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Second Guessing Endo's Recommendations

I updated the post with the full labs I received in the mail today. The link is under the first lab results.
- maddiemak
- Post #9
- Mar 12, 2016
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Second Guessing Endo's Recommendations

Good question Chris about the E2 ranges. Honestly I don't know. Guess I should call the Great Oz and find out. LOL! Thanks for your help.
- maddiemak
- Post #7
- Mar 12, 2016
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Second Guessing Endo's Recommendations

Chris, I guess I should have posted my lab work from when I was on TRT. Sorry about that. Here is what I have. 4/29/15 Testosterone: 347 ng/dL Estradiol: 13.2 pg/mL Prostate-Specific Ag: 1.2 ng/mL Hemoglobin: 14.9 g/dL 5/22/15 Testosterone: 1150 ng/dL Estradiol: 68.4 pg/mL...
- maddiemak
- Post #4
- Mar 11, 2016
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Second Guessing Endo's Recommendations

Hello everyone! I'm a newbie here and I am thoroughly enjoying all the great info on the site. A little background on me. Male, 43, 6'1", 230, exercise 3-4 times a week either running 5 miles for cardio or weights and a 2 mile run. Started TRT May of 2015 when my T level was 347. It started...
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- Mar 11, 2016
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- Forum: Blood Test Discussion

TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

Understanding Your Hormones

Estradiol (E2)

A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.

DHT

Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.

Free Testosterone

The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.

Scientific Reference

Lakshman KM, Kaplan B, Travison TG, Basaria S, Knapp PE, Singh AB, LaValley MP, Mazer NA, Bhasin S. The effects of injected testosterone dose and age on the conversion of testosterone to estradiol and dihydrotestosterone in young and older men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Aug;95(8):3955-64.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038