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TRT, Statins and Heart Disease

I would like to get feedback on how folks view statins, heart disease and TRT. I am persuaded that having low T is a cardiac risk factor. Indeed I have five stents to prove it. I have genetically high cholesterol and did have terrible eating habits in my younger days (fast food). However I...
- meelord
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- Jul 16, 2017
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Moodiness Caused by HCG?

Gene I feel like HCG is not making me feel better but making me moody as hell. I am doing about a 165mg of T a week. Should I dial back my T?
- meelord
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- Jun 28, 2017
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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What is an Optimal E2 Level?

Vince as you no doubt know Rand McClain in his videos is shooting for E2 of 15-20 (sensitive test). I just got my results back and E2 was 20. Feel pretty good... not great, but good. I acknowledge that much of this comes down to how one feels, however what in your view is an optimum E2 level?
- meelord
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- May 14, 2017
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Arimidex Dose and Timing

Got my blood work back and wanted some input. Currently on Test C 100 mg/ml a week taken every third day with 250 iu HCG. I have been taking Arimidex .5 mg EOD. Got my blood work back. Timing as follows: Tuesday Took 50ml Test C 250 iu HCG .5 Adex Thursday .5 Adex 5 am Blood draw...
- meelord
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- Mar 22, 2017
- Replies: 23
- 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