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Free T too high

If my TT is 680 Ng/dL and free T is 208 pg/ml, am I too high? I read that there was an ideal ratio, but how is it calculated? My SHGB has dropped from 22 to 16 since my last lab, 6 weeks ago.
- DirtyDusty
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- Feb 1, 2019
- t ratio
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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HCG dosage affected by low SHBG?

Dr. just wrote me a script for hcg. Been on Test. Cyp. 100 mg once a week. After my 6 week lab, he said I could try twice a week. Seems to help the peaks. At my 6 week labs, my TT was 440, Free T was 110, SHBG was 22.5, and Estradiol was 35.7. Dr. gave me a script for 1500 units a week of...
- DirtyDusty
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- Dec 13, 2018
- hcg + trt
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Empower Compounding prices

My Dr.’s office called today and said that my prior authorization was denied, even though my total T was at 200. Optimism RX requires that 2 labs be done before 11 am, and they only had one. So they had already filled the 10 cc Test Cyp. and I have been on it for a month. My options are to get...
- DirtyDusty
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- Nov 5, 2018
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Resources and Suppliers
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Side effects from just starting out

Just started trt a week and a half ago. Was diagnosed with low T 4 years go, but couldn’t find a doctor that had any experience or knowledge. Due to chronic stress the last 2 years, from work, I put on 50 pounds. Changed jobs to get rid of the stress and found a Dr. that is supposed to be up...
- DirtyDusty
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- Oct 14, 2018
- Replies: 18
- 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