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3 month lab update...still feel blah...

Hey all! I've been on TRT for about 9 months now. Switched over to Defy 90 days ago and just got my results back. Obviously im still a newbie and really don't know how to interpret most of the results so i'd like a little input. Currently still have similar symptoms as when I started...low...
- altec7777
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- May 16, 2018
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- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Switching to Defy

Hey everybody! I wanted to start by saying the help I've received just by spending the last couple weeks on this site has been immense. I'm currently 6 months into my TRT journey and although I'm still excited to see progress moving forward, to date I haven't been too happy with the results. I...
- altec7777
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- Feb 8, 2018
- 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