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Test Results prior AD's

My second post after finding this site - great, thank goodness some sane responses at last!!! Birfely back in 2011 i thought libido, life in general had lost its edge, Dr thought depression so prescribed SRRI's which killed my libido / ercetion / just abput everything stone dead! Although...
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- Apr 7, 2014
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- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Libido, anti-depressants and testosterone

First of all can I say a big thank you for whoever started this site, I have spent hours scouring the web for good info, ultimately resorting to research articles for reliable material. To cut a long story short about 3 years ago I started to experience symptoms of depression and reduced libido...
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- Apr 5, 2014
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- Forum: Introductions

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