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Why the Coronavirus Seems to Hit Men Harder Than Women...Estrogen Levels?

Maybe one more reason to let your Estrogen levels rise when doing TRT. Although men and women have been infected in roughly equal numbers, researchers found, the death rate among men was 2.8 %, compared with 1.7% among women.... could Estrogen levels be the key to the difference? Link To...
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- Mar 12, 2020
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- Forum: Health & Wellness
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High Free Testosterone Level - Concern?

My question is should I be concerned about having high Free T levels that exceed normal range both in total (23 pg/ml) and percentage (2.7%) ? Since moving to injections I have done two blood tests (not ideal times but based on travel to US where I can order my own test through DiscountLabs)...
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- May 19, 2017
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Options for Canadians to get TRT Treatement in the USA

After a number of bad doctor experiences in gettingappropriate TRT treatment and monitoring, I am interested in knowing what theoptions are for a Canadian to get TRT treatment including a prescription froman American TRT clinic such as Defy or PrimeBody. I am based near Vancouver, so Ideally...
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- Apr 29, 2017
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- Forum: Resources and Suppliers
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Maximum Possible Free Testosterone Levels

In follow up to my earlier post regarding my saliva tests, is it even humanly possible to have a Free Testosterone level of "2000 pg/ml" ?
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- Apr 6, 2017
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Help - Conflicting Testosterone Test Results - Salvia vs Blood Test

I am hoping someone can shed some light on blood vs saliva testing of Testosterone levels. I just had my testosterone level checked via a saliva test, the results were over 2000 > (not sure of the units used) , which my “new” doctor told me were way too high. However just a week earlier I had a...
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- Apr 5, 2017
- Replies: 6
- 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