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Blood vs 24hr urine testing

I'm just wondering how many here have gone the urine route, my current doc got me to do a 24 hr urine test and it showed that my testosterone levels were sky high and out of range (by urine), but with blood I was at 850 and just needed my estrogen managed. The urine testing does seem to be great...
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- Feb 21, 2015
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Testosterone suspension for TRT

Has anyone ever tried this? I used to be a steroid user and am currently on trt which is still being dialed in. I have to say the best I have felt with estrogen managed without an ai, less water retention, better sex drive etc was 10mg testosterone suspension sub q daily every morning. My...
- chaps
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- Feb 13, 2015
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Dr Kalish interview- tyrosine & 5htp for mood

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/undergroundwellness/2011/12/02/brain-drain-with-dr-dan-kalish Fantastic stuff!
- chaps
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- Nov 10, 2014
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- Forum: When TRT Is Not Enough (ED, Libido, & More)
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Dr Kalish interview- tyrosine & 5htp for mood

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/undergroundwellness/2011/12/02/brain-drain-with-dr-dan-kalish Very interesting stuff!
- chaps
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- Nov 10, 2014
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- Forum: Nutrition and Supplements
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Bad bloating from pregnenolone/dhea

My doctor wanted me to try a high dose of dhea (250mg) for 4 weeks then taper down mainly to help with depression. I tried this for a two days and even more tired then normal, so I cut it back to 150mg, still exhausted, cut to 100, 75,50. I eventually figured out I only seem to be able to handle...
- chaps
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- Nov 5, 2014
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc

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