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PSA of 4.38

Hi All, Did some labs last week for my annual with my primary doctor. My PSA came back at 4.38 ng/mL which is a bit over the reference range: < OR = 4.00 ng/mL. This test was done at Quest. Looking back over time, it's been 2.8 -> 3.0 each year since 2018. I'm 57. Previous DRE's didn't raise...
- Runnerman
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- Jan 16, 2023
- psa testing
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Prostate Related Issues
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Lowish SHBG but T levels look ok

I have been feeling a bit down lately and my mood has been a bit up and down. It certainly could be related to work and life stress but I wanted to see if my testosterone levels were too low given I'm only injecting 70mg of cypionate split in two doses per week subq. I did the lower cost labs at...
- Runnerman
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- Oct 24, 2022
- Replies: 21
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Thoughts on David Sinclair research

Recently stumbled on a lot of interviews with longevity scientist and researcher David Sinclair. Many on YouTube. He is saying that research is showing that eating less and having longer periods of fasting activate genes that keep us younger and healthier. He is eating a mostly plant based diet...
- Runnerman
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- Aug 6, 2022
- fasting longevity
- Replies: 23
- Forum: Health & Wellness
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Low dose protocol?

Just curious if anyone has tried a low dose protocol and how that worked out long term? I had been injecting T cypionate 50mg twice a week for quite a while. Having hematocrit concerns and tanking my ferritin with frequent blood donations, I dropped the T down to 40mg twice a week. Then I...
- Runnerman
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- Jul 7, 2021
- low dose
- Replies: 21
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Low ferritin

Hi all, I used to be active on the peaktestosterone site but haven’t participated much recently. I’ve been on cypionate injections for many years. For the last 6 months or so I’ve been injecting 50mg (.25 ml) twice a week Subq. I’ve been donating blood frequently also. 4 times this year, 5...
- Runnerman
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- Dec 13, 2020
- ferritin
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management

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