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TRT & Long term Health risks

Hi All, I am 57 & been on TRT for about (12yrs) I get blood tests every 6 months and have been good on my dose (0.30ML 2x per week). My numbers (hematocrit, estrogen, prostate, etc...) are all fine and I feel well. 1. Will continuing to take TRT cause any problems down the road such as (heart...
- Luca_03
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- Jan 24, 2022
- #trt
- Replies: 15
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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How to replenish low Iron while on TRT

Hi All, How can I replenish my Iron levels? My doctor wanted my hematocrit to come down from 53 back in the summer time. Its now at 49.3. I did 3 blood donations. One in May 2018, Aug 2018 and Oct 2018. My ferritin was at a score of 17 on my Oct blood tests. At that time the doc said to stop...
- Luca_03
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- Feb 21, 2019
- blood tests. hematocrit hct; ferritin; iron; donation low ferritin and iron replacement
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Syringe help

Hello All, I was using: Syringe1mL InsulinNeedle Gauge27g Needle Length1/2'' I was getting lumps in my belly fat area since I inject subQ. I inquired about this and was told to use a 25 gauge 5/8 length one instead. They said the 27 gauge isnt long enough and maybe thats why I was getting...
- Luca_03
- Thread
- Jan 21, 2019
- syringe syringe; measurement; dosage testosterone
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Is Anastrazole truly necessary?

Hi All, I was on a really bad TRT regimen for many many years (inject 300mg once every 3 weeks). I did not take HCG with my dose either. I was never monitored nor had blood panels. I was taking this dose from 2010 until 2018. I never bothered to get blood panels or check my hematocrit or E2 or...
- Luca_03
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- Nov 21, 2018
- anastrazole estradiol hcg hcg + trt
- Replies: 22
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Defy Medical Pharmacy Idea

Hi All, I am using Defy Medical and they send the prescription to a compounding pharmacy. I dont really prefer this and rather I get it from a pharmacy close by and one I trust. I really dont want to deal with compounding pharmacy delays and refills, being put on backorder and having to wait...
- Luca_03
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- May 9, 2018
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Compounding Pharmacy Product Reviews

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