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Is this test protocol correct?

I currently do two injections per week approximately 3.5 days apart. For my second set of tests Doc wants me to double normal dose (.5cc) to a full 1cc and get tested 7 days after injection. How is this representative of the T levels I'm walking around at? He mentioned that we want to get...
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- Aug 21, 2018
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- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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First "cycle" test results

Hi, you can get some background for my first 10 weeks of TRT here: https://www.excelmale.com/forum/showthread.php?15466-New-here Just received 10 week test results and the following were out of reference range: Urea nitrogen - 27 mg/dl BUN/creatinine ratio - 28.7 Testosterone, free - 308.5...
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- Jul 19, 2018
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- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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New here

56 years old, total T tanked from 650 to 200 over last 3 years if labs are to be believed. Just completed first 10 weeks of 2x week .5cc IM test cyp (200mg/ml) injections and .5mg 1x per week Anastrazole. Can't say I have anything to rave about so far. Labs tomorrow, we'll see.
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- Jul 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