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Thinking of coming off TRT after 6 months...

About 6 months ago I started TRT with a TT that ranged between 450-550 and a free T that was 10-11 ng/dl (range was 5-20). My symptoms were anxiety, no morning wood, poor erections, v low libido, no motivation etc for many years. I did 2 short steroid cycles in the past that probably didn’t...
- irishguy1989
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- May 12, 2020
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Doc wants to take me off TRT and not sure what to do next (29 yo guy)

TLDR: My urologist is refusing to keep treating me and I'm unsure if Testosterone is the answer to my symptoms. I would love advice from you guys on whether TRT is the right road for me. Background: I've had many blood tests over the past 2 years due to a list of symptoms (ED, lack of morning...
- irishguy1989
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- Aug 24, 2019
- test
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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29 yo being taken off TRT by doc and not sure what to do next

TLDR: My urologist is refusing to keep treating me and I'm unsure if Testosterone is the answer to my symptoms. I would love advice from you guys on whether TRT is the right road for me. Background: I've had many blood tests over the past 2 years due to a list of symptoms (ED, lack of morning...
- irishguy1989
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- Aug 24, 2019
- trt
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions

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