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Tiredness on TRT

I take test cyp, 200mg every 10 days IM. My PCP prescribes me. I have been exhausted lately, he took blood work and testosterone was 1500 5 days after last shot. He doesn’t check estrogen, but all other labs were normal. Can my testosterone being this high affect my energy levels? He has...
- Mike402
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- Aug 30, 2020
- tiredness
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Health & Wellness
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TRT and Creatinine

For the past 15 years my creatinine has been high. Usually the lab cut off is 1.33, and mine is over, up to 1.46. All other kidney labs (BUN) are normal. I have had 4 ultrasounds, all normal. I ve been to two kidney doctors and a Urologist. Found no causes. I ve had several urine tests...
- Mike402
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- May 15, 2020
- creatinine
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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TRT and BPH

I was diagnosed for the last two years of having prostatitis. I was on TRT injections at the same time. I recently was told my problem is BPH and not prostatitis. I was told to stop TRT. I feel like crap from stopping my injections. I want to start up again and got one doctor saying no and...
- Mike402
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- Oct 26, 2014
- Replies: 14
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions

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