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Oral Chelation for Cardiac Calcium

I just began TRT in November with a gel, switched to shots in January. Last month, my doctor (A4M, anti aging) sent me for a Cardiac Calcium scoring test. My score was 167. She said if we can get cholesterol down under 70, we can dissolve the calcium. I wonder if any of you have any...
- Tammysguy
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- Jun 1, 2017
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Nutrition and Supplements
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E2 Under Five - What More Can I Do to Boost It?

I inject 1.25 iu of 200 mg testosterone cypionate per week plus 1000 mg of hcg two days before the T. My last two tests of estradiol have been very low. They were not the sensitive tests, so I decided to get one from discounted labs. I got the results today and estradiol is at 4.8. My doctor...
- Tammysguy
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- May 4, 2017
- Replies: 23
- Forum: When TRT Is Not Enough (ED, Libido, & More)
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HCG Protocol

I was diagnosed with low T in November when I had a count of 236. After reading a book and gaining some knowledge, then realizing that my doctor was not going to test my estradiol (I asked) and was only interested in getting me above 300, I decided to change doctors. I found a doctor in San...
- Tammysguy
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- Feb 28, 2017
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions

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