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TP and Blood Test Timing

I understand blood tests are done at trough, not peak. I take T on Tues and Fri (hCG Mon & Thurs), so blood tests are normally early Friday before shot. This week, I have a TP (therapeutic phlebotomy) scheduled for Wed morning. Hemo is 16.9 and Hemat is 51.2. Wed seems to fit my schedule well...
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- Sep 5, 2017
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- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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The Thrill is Gone

Here is some text/posts I compiled from Dr Romeo Mariano: If a male is hypogonadal for an extended period of time, here is a simplification of what may be happening: Testosterone increases dopamine signaling in the brain. Dopamine signaling promotes sex drive, attention, interest in...
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- Jan 30, 2017
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Carnitine Analogs

I use Beverly International proteins, vit/min pak, and aminos. They market this product for those over 35: http://beverlyinternational.com/products/Quadracarn.html It has 4 analogs: l-carnitine, n-acetyl-l-carnitine, propionyl-l-carnitine and l-carnitine l-tartrate Would this still be a good...
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- Sep 6, 2016
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- Forum: Nutrition and Supplements
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New TRT @ 55 yrs

55 years old, lift 4x week (45-60 min), eat fairly clean, no other health concerns, no OTC meds or meds of any kind. 6'4", 235 lbs. Never used steroids. Supplement with protein, multi vit/min, creatine, beta-alanine, and aminos. I've been feeling like somebody dropped the boat anchor (just...
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- Aug 30, 2016
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- 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