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Whole blood donations or Double Red

I've been donating blood regularly not only because it's a good thing to do, but because my hemotocrit is hovering around 50%. My question is, which do y'all think would be more effective to keep hematocrit under control, whole blood donations every 2 months or double red donations every 4...
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- Jul 26, 2016
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Unleashed

I found this product claiming to suppress SHBG, thus freeing up testosterone. Its called "Unleashed" from Protein Factory. I get the majority of my protein supplements from them but am questioning its effectiveness. Has anyone tried Unleashed? And if so, did it work for you? I couldn't find the...
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- Apr 5, 2016
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Estradiol recovery

When my estradiol level plummeted a few months ago due to my excessive Anastrazole doses (.25mg nightly), y'all's opinion was that it was probably the cause of my severe myligia in my right shoulder. Since then I cut back to .25mg weekly, then as of 25 Dec I stopped Anastrazole completely. My...
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- Jan 12, 2016
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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muscle soreness due to Anastrozole?

I've been taking .25mg of Anastrazole nightly to control my Estradiol level. Last test reveled a level of 24. The last couple weeks I've been experiencing pretty intense shoulder muscle soreness, especially at night. It mimics the myalgia I experienced a while back by using Zocor to lower my...
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- Nov 28, 2015
- Replies: 22
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Gel application site issue

I've been on Fortesta (7 pumps daily) for almost 3 years maintaining a 700-900 t-level. My most recent blood test revealed a level of 1986. .25mg daily of Anastrazole keeps the Estradiol at 24. PSA is .02. I had just recently changed to applying the gel to my upper arms and shoulders instead...
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- Nov 28, 2015
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion

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