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Oregon Doctors Portland Area

I am seeking a provider in Oregon that works with insurance who will prescribe both testosterone and an armotase inhibitor together. Ideally in the Portland area but can travel down the Willamette Valley down to Eugene. Might even go to Bend if I have to.
- Raindog
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- Jun 12, 2023
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Doctor and Clinic Reviews
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Misdiagnose?

Hi- I was diagnosed with secondary hypogonadism in '18 based on these labs: LH (1.5-9.3 IU/L) 2.5 Testosterone (241 - 827 ng/dL): 292 Free Testo (47-244 pg/ml): 35 % Free Testo (1.6-2.9%): 1.2% SHBG (15.0-87.0 nmol/L): 66.3 Prolactin (2.1-17.7 ng/ml): Estradiol 17-B (<=40 pg/ml): Ive never...
- Raindog
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- Feb 17, 2022
- lh fluctuations
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Dr. Grasso Portland Oregon Naturopath

I am looking for a knowledgeable doc in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Phil Grasso popped up on my radar. He is a naturopath. I have no experience with a naturopath. So, wanted to see if anyone here had first hand experience with Dr Grasso. Also, curious about a naturopathic vs. conventional approach to...
- Raindog
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- Jun 3, 2018
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Doctor and Clinic Reviews
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New Guy Trying to Figure it Out

Hi All- I got a secondary hypogonadism diagnosis in January. But, based on what I've learned and have felt, pretty sure I have run low for a very long time. 15 years? Prolly in range but either low or maybe sensitive to E, both? Mostly emotional symptoms, so it is really hard to say. Not sure...
- Raindog
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- May 24, 2018
- Replies: 10
- 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