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High SHBG what should injection frequncy be?

My current protocol is injecting 50mg of testosterone every 4 days and 150IU of HCG every 4 days, no AI.. My last blood test came back as follows: TT 764, Free test 14, Estradiol 43, SHBG 46... My issue is that the 1st 2 days after the test injection, I kind of feel like crap. Tired, bags under...
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- Aug 11, 2018
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Red/hot face

Good afternoon! I have been on TRT for the last 7 weeks. Im taking 60 MG of test cyp (IM) twice a week, every 3.5 days. The day before the shot, Im taking 300iu of HCG... I was taking an AI .5mg anastrozol twice a week, but I ditched the AI after blood last week showed my test at 1100 and my E2...
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- Apr 25, 2018
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Red/hot face and small pimples starting on cheeks

Been on TRT for 8 weeks. Labs initially showed 200T and 15 estradiol. Injecting 160 Mg of test cyp in 2 weekly injections, 500iu of HCG twice a week and 1mg of arimidex. Labs just came back at 1100T and 22 estradiol. Hematocrit is at 47. About a day after I inject, my face gets red, hot and I...
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- Apr 20, 2018
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- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management

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