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How to raise estradiol/estrogen (not on an AI - TRT for 10-12 weeks)

Been on TRT for about 10-12 weeks now. Started off great, but now feel like death. Insomnia, terrible libido, freezing cold, joint pain, etc. My guess is due to my low estrogen levels, which I had confirmed. On my recent blood work, my free T was slightly over normal range, as was my total T...
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- Nov 17, 2019
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- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Clomid +Tamoxifen PCT - When to schedule bloodwork?

Hey everyone. I am 32 years old and have been trying to come off of TRT. I was put on it in my early 20's erroneously. I was very underweight and overtrained, which is why I believe my T was so low. My doctor immediately put me on TRT and I didn't know anything so I started. My wife and I...
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- Apr 6, 2018
- Replies: 4
- Forum: hCG, Clomid & Others for Fertility, PCT or Low T

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