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High DHT Concerns / Prostate?

I've had some concerns regarding my DHT levels lately. I know most guys here post about DHT related to hair loss, but I could care less about that for the time being. My labs consistently show my DHT as very high, sometimes as much as 150 ng/dl with a range of 30-85 ng/dl for males. My doc...
- blshaw
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- Nov 1, 2016
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Questions / help with gyno

So I've been on T therapy for 4 months. I had a previous lump before T therapy that subsided on its own. It's now back with a second and they are very tender. It hurts when I wrestle with my kids. My E2 is under control at 19 and my T was last 781. All other labs are good too. My doc has...
- blshaw
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- Aug 27, 2016
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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6 week labs after diag, need help

All, I am new to this forum but a member on Tnation and All Things Male.. It appears this forum is more active so here it goes. I went to the GP for lethargy and anxiety (on anti-anxiety meds) and asked them to test my thyroid. Labs came back with low T, twice. So I started a protocol of...
- blshaw
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- Jun 29, 2016
- Replies: 10
- 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