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Itchy when sweating.

Hey all. Hoping you all can help here. This started up a month ago. Have been on hrt for 3 years no symptoms. Protocol 180mg cypionate split 2x week, 5mg tadalafil daily, 1 grain desiccated thyroid, 1200mg nac, 5000 iu D3, 50 mg zinc, 250 HCG m/w/f I’m getting a prickly, tingly, painful...
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- Jan 28, 2022
- itching
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- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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HCG protocol help

Hi all. Current provider doesn’t do HCG as a part of his approach. I’m on a transcrotal cream, daily cialis, dhea, and thyroid. Overall feeling super great in every department with the exception of orgasms. No issue with performance or desire and don’t really want to monkey around with a...
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- Oct 10, 2020
- hcg + trt
- Replies: 1
- Forum: When TRT Is Not Enough (ED, Libido, & More)
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Advice Needed for 4.18 Defy Consult

Hi all - I’ve got my consultation with Defy setup with Dr. Saya on April 18 and wanted to make sure I was as prepared as I can be and had a few questions for the vets out there. About Me: 39 year old males, 20% bf, following a ketogenic diet 3 yrs, lift weights 3-4 days week, 5’9 175 lbs. 3...
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- Apr 4, 2019
- Replies: 5
- 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