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Why do I feel better when my hormones are in flux?

Hi everyone. Hope you're all well. In late March my doctor changed my protocol and for about a month afterwards I felt great with a really decent libido. Then everything went flat. This isn't a new occurrence to me; it seems that I feel better whenever my hormones are in a state of flux. I've...
- xibxang
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- Jun 13, 2023
- flux
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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My prostatitis has improved by me going to weekly injections

Since February this year I've been injecting 30mg of enanthate every two days. I was originally on 80mg of cypionate every four days but that gave me massive anxiety, but the new EOD protocol sorted that out. However, in May this year I was diagnosed with prostatitis and I've been back and...
- xibxang
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- Nov 30, 2022
- prostatitis
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Prostate Related Issues
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Can lowering your TRT dose too quickly cause prostate issues?

Hi all. Hope everyone's well. Quick question: can lowering your TRT dose too quickly cause prostate issues/prostatitis/CPPS? Long version of the story: I've been on TRT since July 2018, and I've spent the tail end of last year and most of this year reducing my TRT dose as it was causing...
- xibxang
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- Jun 28, 2022
- prostate and testosterone
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Titrating down: advice please

Dear all. Hope you're all well. I was wondering if I might tap into some of the great knowledge of you guys. Thanks to this forum, I recently decided to titrate my dosage of 160mg (test cyp) down to a more "sensible" level where I don't need to use an AI, and still get the benefits of TRT. On...
- xibxang
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- Dec 14, 2021
- dosage e2 sides
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Advice on reducing test dosage

Hi all, I'd like some advice on reducing my testosterone dosage. Please by all means, treat me like the idiot I am because I still have much to learn. Below is my latest blood test results (as of yesterday). Testosterone translates to 946ng/dl and E2 to 31.3 pg/ml. From what I understand...
- xibxang
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- Nov 27, 2021
- dosage test results testosterone
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Hi from Scotland

Hi all, I'm xib. I'm a 48-year-old from Scotland, UK. I'm about a year into "proper" TRT after self-administering it since July 2018. For me, self-administration was OK, but there difference between that and doing it through a clinic is night and day in my limited experience. Right now, I'm at...
- xibxang
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- Nov 4, 2021
- Replies: 0
- 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