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E2 management.

Pre TRT bloods: Testosterone,Free and Total Testosterone, Serum 343 ng/dL 264 - 916 Free Testosterone(Direct) 11.8 pg/mL 6.8 - 21.5 DHEA-Sulfate 279.1 ug/dL 71.6 - 375.4 Luteinizing Hormone(LH), S LH 5.0 mIU/mL 1.7 - 8.6 Estradiol, Sensitive 26.1 pg/mL 8.0 - 35.0 Sex Horm...
- pistolero
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- Mar 29, 2018
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Bad reaction?

OK, I've only been on TRT for two weeks now. Defy patient. My original blood work was: Testosterone,Free and Total Testosterone, Serum 343 ng/dL 264 - 916 Free Testosterone(Direct)11.8 pg/mL 6.8 - 21.5 DHEA-Sulfate 279.1 ug/dL 71.6 - 375.4 01TSH 2.040 uIU/mL 0.450 - 4.500 Luteinizing...
- pistolero
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- Feb 17, 2018
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Newbie protocol.

Hello, brothers! I found this site just a few weeks ago and I decided to jump in with both feet and contacted Defy. Completed the initial phys/blood work consult and got accepted as a patient. Basic backstory is in my first post in the "Introductions" forum...
- pistolero
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- Jan 27, 2018
- Replies: 28
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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It says...

...anything goes... Found this jam recently. I love it, but I have sort of an odd taste sometimes.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i95sEX1YBlA
- pistolero
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- Jan 20, 2018
- Replies: 11
- Forum: The Hang Out - Where Everything Goes!
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Raleigh, NC

Anyone know a good PCP or even an endo in central NC who is knowledgeable and cool with HRT? I am going through Defy but was thinking about going to a different PCP soon anyway.
- pistolero
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- Jan 13, 2018
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Blood Testing Company Reviews
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Initial blood work.

Just had my initial tests done for Defy. Don't really want to pay another $250 for the initial consultation if these numbers don't give me a good chance of getting HRT. What are the chances? Testosterone,Free and Total Testosterone, Serum 343 ng/dL 264 - 916 Free Testosterone(Direct)11.8...
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- Jan 9, 2018
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Wassuuup?!!!

Hello! I just found this forum this morning. Looking up info on HRT. I'm 48, short, fat, and out of shape. I'm 5'6" and 230 pounds. I've fooled myself for too long. A couple of years ago I stepped on the scales at my doctor's office and it read 245. I said to myself "now I HAVE to do something...
- pistolero
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- Dec 28, 2017
- Replies: 15
- Forum: Introductions

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