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Double Red Cell Donation

I'm 71yo and have concerns about HCT levels.I currently using testosterone cream on the scrotum. It is 200mg/gm strength I was using 1/2gm twice a day for 2 months. They just increased the dosage to 3/4gm twice a day. I had 2 times over the past few years used 2x a week injectables, but quit...
- BrooklynJerry
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- Sep 27, 2021
- Replies: 19
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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My Lab numbers

I had went to a diabetes and endocrine clinic for lab work as after I went to a local TRT clinic. The doctor at the TRT clinic after having lab test done there told me due to my age (68 at the time) the wouldn't treat me. I don't have those results. I then went to the endo. Here are the results...
- BrooklynJerry
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- Aug 9, 2020
- blood analysis
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Quitting TRT

I am thinking about quitting TRT. I've been on it 7 months. Taking .3cc twice a week of Test Cypionate IM. I had lab test done in April my HCT was 53. I was concerned and called the clinic, I was told to cut the dose to .25cc. I went to donate blood today and was refused, my pressure was...
- BrooklynJerry
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- Jul 26, 2020
- high blood pressure on trt
- Replies: 38
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Getting off TRT

I'm 70 and been on TRT since January. .3cc 2x a week. My HCT went from 48 to 54. I have donated blood twice during this time. I let the clinic know I was concerned about this. I was told to cut the dose to .25cc 2x a week. I really didn't see much different since I began using TRT. I don't...
- BrooklynJerry
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- Jun 27, 2020
- #testosterone #libido #ed #deca #test #fatigue #trtsideeffects
- Replies: 22
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Creatine

I'm 70yo, been on TRT for 3 months 30mg twice a week IM. Any problem with using creatine. After my last blood work the Dr. at Elevate Men's Clinic told me to stop using creatine, start taking NAC and fish oil. My cholesterol went up slightly and I gained 5 lbs. I lift weights following a...
- BrooklynJerry
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- Apr 20, 2020
- creatine supplementation
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Nutrition and Supplements
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Ferritin/Iron

I just got my lab results. One concern too me is low ferritin 12.00. Iron is 90,reference range is 50-175. The Dr. told me to eat more meat. I have been trying to keep CHL lower so I had been eating more chicken than beef. I also donated blood a few weeks ago. I had been concerned about...
- BrooklynJerry
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- Jan 30, 2020
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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70 Year Old Grandfather Restarting TRT

i just registered today. I'm a 70yo grandfather. I just began TRT this week. I had done this for about a year 2 years ago but for so e reason decided to stop. I haven't been feeling depressed at all but my libido was low. It may just be I was bored with the GF( she is getting older too). I...
- BrooklynJerry
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- Jan 23, 2020
- Replies: 8
- 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