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Adding Arimidex to TRT protocol

Hi. I have been on TRT for a few years now. My doctor has been telling me to take Arimidex to lower my estrogen but I have been trying everything to avoid it. My current protocol is 16mg Test Cyp Daily Subq 300IU HCG mon, wed, fri Blood level average over past few years with above protocol...
- Thomas1212
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- Aug 24, 2024
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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HCG weight gain

Hi. I am looking at adding HCG to my TRT protocol that is currently just test cyp. Did anyone experience weight gain from water retention once you added HCG? I ask because I am trying to cut down to a specific weight and didn't want any surprises along the way. Thank you very much.
- Thomas1212
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- Feb 28, 2022
- hcg
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Adding HCG to TRT protocol

Hello everyone. Thank you in advance for any advice you can give me. I have been on trt for 3 years and am looking to add HCG for fertility reasons and any possible additional benefits. Current protocol is 105mg testosterone cypionate split between daily injections. I do daily injections do to...
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- Feb 10, 2022
- fertility hcg trt
- Replies: 5
- Forum: When TRT Is Not Enough (ED, Libido, & More)
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Doctor seems to be giving me some bad info

I have switched doctors recently do to a move and seems I will have to continue looking for a competent doctor but wanted to check with the forum to ensure I am accurate in my thinking. Just got back from the visit and don't know what to think about her advice. First, I recently lowered my dose...
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- Aug 13, 2020
- trt
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Daily Injections and blood work irregularities

Hi everyone, first post but have greatly appreciated everyone’s comments on the forum that I have been reading through. I am having some frustration getting my protocol dialed in. Started TRT 1.5 years ago and have been using Testosterone Cypionate and all injections SubQ. Blood work and dosage...
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- Jul 22, 2020
- advice daily inections e2 estradiol low high estrogen help advise
- Replies: 21
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Daily dosage and blood work irregularities

Hi everyone, first post but have greatly appreciated everyone’s comments on the forum that I have been reading through. I am having some frustration getting my protocol dialed in. Started TRT 1.5 years ago and have been using Testosterone Cypionate and all injections SubQ. Blood work and dosage...
- Thomas1212
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- Jul 21, 2020
- daily dose estadiol trt adjustments
- 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