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Free t symptoms

Are there specific symptoms of low free t or are they the same as tt? If so, how do the symptoms differ? Is there a possibility of having low free testosterone for years and tt being in midrange(500-600)? My main worst symptom is brain fog, but motivation, focus, intrusive thoughts...
- Neckbeard
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- Sep 23, 2020
- ft
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Lowish estradiol and over weight

I recently had some blood work done and my ultrasensitive e came back at 19. I'm at least 50lbs over weight. Shouldn't my estradiol be higher? Tt 413 Ft 57.9 pg/ml Shbg 34
- Neckbeard
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- Sep 17, 2020
- estradiol
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Seems every thread title has been used!

Hello, I just got some blood results back and am wondering if anything in here would be contributing to my symptoms. Brain fog Low motivation Low concentration Over weight (stalled out on weight loss on keto/carnivore diet) The brain fog is the worst of the symptoms. It just makes it hard...
- Neckbeard
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- Sep 14, 2020
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Which blood test panel

Which blood panel would be recommended if I've recently had a lipid panel done? I'm wanting pre trt blood work done. Tt, ft, shbg, thyroid, ect Thank you, Erin
- Neckbeard
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- Sep 1, 2020
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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New tt results

Hello, I posted back in September with a tt of 340. Since the first of the year I've been back on the wagon doing a keto/Atkins diet. (65% fat, 30% protein, 5% carbs) also, I've been working out doing 5x5 with accessories 3-4 times a week. I just got my tt and ft checked and my tt was 522...
- Neckbeard
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- Feb 18, 2019
- keto natural
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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41 year old with questions

Hello All, As stated, I'm 41 years old and have been reading though the forums for a couple weeks or so. I stopped into a trt clinic yesterday to get a free tt screening. They called back and told me today that my tt was 340. We set consultation appointment for next week. Reason for...
- Neckbeard
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- Sep 13, 2018
- trt challenges
- Replies: 22
- 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