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6 month blood work - going to twice per week - update

Hi all - quick update on my recent doc visit today. Been on steady TRT since last September. 34 years old had the pit MRI etc when my inital tests came back at nearly zero last summer. Everything checked out and I was diagnosied with secondary idiopathic hypogonadism. My protocol has been...
- Jayko
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- Apr 11, 2016
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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How often to do blood tests

Hi All, Sorry this may have already been posted, but I've been searching for a bit and did not find anything on this. My question is how long should I go between blood tests. Quick snapshot, the first appt with this doctor was in August levels were below 200, he put me on 100mg per week for 2...
- Jayko
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- Jan 11, 2016
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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New Just Starting TRT

Hello All, Lost my sex drive and erections about 6 months ago. 33 years old, 5'9 180, muscular, full beard and chest hair, always put on muscle easy. Started feeling tired and lost interest in hobbies etc. Joint pain, hot flashes, excessive sweating, anxiety/depression the whole bit. Went...
- Jayko
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- Aug 24, 2015
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions

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