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Cortisol Results (saliva)

My saliva cortisol results - Time of day, Result, Optimal Range, Reference Range Morning 7.6 nmol/L (not optimal) 14 - 25 7 - 30 Afternoon 1.3 nmol/L (Low) 5 - 10 2.1 - 14 Evening 3.4 nmol/L (within range) 2 - 5 1.5 - 8 Night 0.83 nmol/L (not optimal) 1 - 4 0.33 -...
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- Jun 18, 2019
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- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
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Stopping TRT for a month

A liver specialist wants me to stop taking testosterone for a month due to her wanting clean labs for hepatitis B levels. I’ve had it my whole life, but just now am seeing a specialist to see if I need treatment. What should I expect over the next month?
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- Jun 13, 2019
- labs liver
- Replies: 25
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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If you have ED open this

I have Ceebis Tadalafil 20mg x79 and Suhagra Sildenafil 100mg x 20. Got both off Alldaychemist. I don’t like the side effects so I don’t need these anymore. $10 for everything to cover the cost of Priority shipping. PayPal is [email protected]. First come, first serve! Nelson...
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- Jun 9, 2019
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- Forum: When TRT Is Not Enough (ED, Libido, & More)
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Water Retention and Rapid Weight Gain Caused by Testosterone

I'm in my sixth week of treatment and have gained ~12 lbs of water weight (6'3" and have gone from 185 to 197) and have slight nipple sensitivity. My initial protocol was: .43 Testosterone, twice a week = 1.72 every two weeks (Using two week intervals to smooth out the results) .50 HCG, twice a...
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- May 2, 2019
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- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Testosterone Cypionate Dosage question

This is what my provider sent: BEGIN T Cyp 200 mg/ml – Pt will inject 0.43 ml IM/SQ twice weekly - Elevated SHBG I’m not really getting 200mg a week, correct? Is the actual doseage 172mg?
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- Mar 22, 2019
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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San Antonio, TX with 588 test

Looking for Dr recommendations in San Antonio, TX. Had my test checked a few weeks ago. It was 588. Am I wasting my time trying to get on TRT? Thanks
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- Mar 6, 2019
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- 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