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Coronavirus Antibody test

Is it possible to take a test now to see if we have been previously exposed to the corona virus? I know a finger prick test is coming soon but I would like to see if I could check sooner in case of any delays. 6 weeks ago I had an unknown viral infection that started out like strep. I ran a...
- Loki
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- Mar 25, 2020
- covid-19
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Health & Wellness
Wife's Testosterone Dose

My wife uses a compounded cream as well. Today I was curious the dose and I just looked at it. The strength is 1MG per gram and she applies a gram every day. Is it just me or does this seem extremely low? Like to the point of not even being anything after absorption issues ? Nelson what are...
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- Aug 1, 2019
- #trt #womenshealth
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
Coming off Benzos

I have had issues with sleeping for over 15 years. I have been on everything you can think of from Lunesta, Ambien to every form of Benzo's. For the last 12 years or so I have been consistently on a benzo. I was most recently switched to Alprazolam and because of the short half life I was...
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- Oct 9, 2017
- Replies: 15
- Forum: Mental Health
Most recent blood work - Any thing stand out?

Here is my most recent blood work... Curious to see people's thoughts... To me what jumps out is my Total T and Free T are up but on a lower dose and oddly enough my E2 is up as well and this is after introducing a very small dose of arimidex. Protocol is this- Sunday and Wednesday 80MG of...
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- Jul 28, 2016
- Replies: 28
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
Recent Labs

I guess I have no need for Sermorelin? I was really wanting to try it for the sleep and metabolic benefits... Here are some of my recent labs from that Defy ordered... DHT 27 Range 30 - 85 LOW Thyroxine (T4)...
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- Mar 22, 2016
- Replies: 18
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
TRT, HCG and AI

As I feel like some of my symptoms of low T are creeping back I was researching the forum and found another poster with a very similar protocol to my own- Monday night 250 units HCG Tuesday night 250 units HCG Wednesday night 200 MG CYP My doctor is very lacking in his knowledge but will...
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- Dec 9, 2015
- Replies: 56
- 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