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Post injection pain

Hi guys I’m new to the forum. I’ve been on TRT for almost 3 years and do deep intramuscular injections into my glutes with a 23 gauge, 1.25 inch needle and into my quads with a 25 gauge 1inch needle. I almost always get bad post injection pain in my quads and at least 60% of the time when...
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- Aug 25, 2020
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Blood test concern

Hi everyone I’m new to the site and have a concern that hopefully someone may be able to help with. I’m in the UK and on TRT for secondary hypogonadism. My protocol is 0.6ml of sustanon every 4 days, 50mg proviron daily. I am about to do my 6 month blood test and have been a bit silly. I am...
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- Jun 12, 2018
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- 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