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Question about free T and total T lab results while on test/nandrolone TRT

Nandrolone should be picked up on the standard total testosterone assay, but what about free T? Will nandrolone interfere with the free T assay also? And if so, what lab tests are available that only detect testosterone and not nandrolone. Thanks
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- Dec 10, 2022
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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What are typical nandrolone plus TRT protocols?

just signed up with Defy (been on TRT for about 5 years now)- looking forward to trying nandrolone as a base or split with testosterone. What are some of the protocols that work well with nandrolone - 50/50 split nandrolone/test, 75/25? 100% nandrolone? Would I still need to take anastrozole...
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- Oct 10, 2022
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- Forum: Clinical Use of Anabolics and Hormones
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high hematocrit levels

have not been able to donate blood at red cross due to high hematocrit levels. Finally got a therapeutic phlebotomy and now my levels are below 50%. Before the phlebotomy, level was about 56% and increasing upwards. About 2-3 months before getting a handle on high RBCs, I had some typical...
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- Feb 25, 2022
- hematocrit stroke
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- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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HCG substitute

I am sure this has been discussed a lot but just wanted to get an update on what everyone is using to keep the balls in check since HCG is nearly impossible to get. Are there sources for HCG still available? what about gonadorelin? Selegiline? I doc I know claims this boosts test levels by...
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- Feb 23, 2022
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- Forum: When TRT Is Not Enough (ED, Libido, & More)
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any substitutes for HCG?

anyone figure out a good substitute for HCG? How about Deprenyl?
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- Oct 9, 2021
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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new guy--been on TRT for 1 year (blood test results)

Hi all - I am new here. Just wanted to share my blood test results after being on TRT for about 1 year now. My protocol is 0.27 ml test cyp (54 mg) subQ with 0.25 ml HCG (250 iu) every 3 days. I also take arimidex @ 0.5 mg 3x a week spaced out. I originally used arimidex at 2x per week but...
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- Nov 13, 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