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Results after 3 weeks of 25mg Clomid EOD

So my test levels, total and free are up. However the E2 looks high and I'm still experiencing a lot of the same symptoms (fatigue, foggy memory, lack of motivation) except now my libido is completely tanked. I started on iron supplements EOD but they don't seem to have made an impact on my...
- Netsyphen
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- Jul 1, 2016
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Just hit my 30s and found out I was Low-T

My name is Dan, active duty US Army, married with one kid. I turned 31 in July and finally looked into my T levels. I've had the symptoms for as long as I can remember and have tried anti-depressents, anti-anxiety, training my ass off, etc without ever getting real results. Turns out my T...
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- May 24, 2016
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- Forum: Introductions
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Things I should have on hand?

I will likely be starting TRT right after my consult with Defy on the 8th. What are some things I should have on hand? Syringes (size?), needles (more than one type?), other things I might not think of?
- Netsyphen
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- May 24, 2016
- Replies: 14
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Can you help me understand my blood work?

http://imgur.com/a/uNNtD The link above is my blood work. From what I can tell I have pretty low T, free and total. I don't understand any of the rest of it though.
- Netsyphen
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- May 19, 2016
- Replies: 18
- 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