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List of recommended labs

Is there a comprehensive list of labs I should get
- Chubby1
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- Jan 16, 2017
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Uncertain About TRT

Testosterone Cypionate 200mg/ml- You are to inject “.20ml(40mg) twice a week” intramuscular or subcutaneous. 2. HCG 11,000iu- After mixing the 11ml of bacteriostatic water to your HCG powder, you are to inject “50 units twice a week” subcutaneous. Be sure to keep your HCG refrigerated after...
- Chubby1
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- Dec 28, 2016
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Help

I posted in another thread about some issues I have. I can't find the thread but I was advised to contact Defy to get another opinion. I got the blood work and physical but They can't schedule a consult for 4 weeks. At that time I am on vacation for two weeks so it will be 6 weeks before I can...
- Chubby1
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- Nov 9, 2016
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- Forum: Introductions
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New Guy - Problems with TRT

Hello, I am 55 yrs old. Type 2 diabetic. Started trt in June level was 270. Started at 100 cc once a week. After 10 weeks blood work showed 1200, doctor backed me down to 50. I was getting chest acne so I took it down to 30. Everything was great until my wife noticed my scrotum has shrunk...
- Chubby1
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- Oct 13, 2016
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management

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