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Stopped Clomid Then Testicles Shrunk

I was prescribed 25 mg/day as an attempted restart by my Endo last November. The first several weeks were great and my T quickly soared to 923. Then I started getting the estrogen symptoms - low libido, brain fog, loss of morning wood, etc. So without consulting my Endo I dropped the...
- Julio75
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- Feb 13, 2016
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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40 and Considering TRT

I turned 40 last year. I have been borderline low for at least 3 years, maybe longer but that was the first time I had levels checked. Over these past 3 years my total T has been between 300 and 400, which usually prompted the physician to tell me I was normal. My body said otherwise though...
- Julio75
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- Feb 2, 2016
- Replies: 6
- 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