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Natural T vs. Test Cyp.

I'm sure this has been answered here before but I searched and can't find the answer. The question I have is: Normal males produce around 4-7 milligrams of natural testosterone per day, so that works out to 28-49mgs per week. Why do we tend to use so much more, say testosterone cypionate...
- McBeavy
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- May 12, 2022
- natural test cyp
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Ideal IGF-1 Level?

Back in May of 2019 I had my IGF-1 tested and the results were 103 (100-300 ng/mL), which seemed low. This was pre Test replacement. I started T replacement in September/2019 (I'm on 100mg Test Cyp/week) and didn't really think about the IGF-1 further Recently, I thought about starting an...
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- Apr 7, 2022
- Replies: 5
- Forum: General Peptide Use & Information
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Low E2 With No AI

I've been on TRT for 4 years years. 49yo, good physical shape, clean diet, lifts 4-5X a week. Took a while to dial my protocol in but I've found 50mg T.Cyp twice a week, 300iu HCG 3X/week, and no AI and this protocol has worked pretty decent. However, about three months back, I started...
- McBeavy
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- May 24, 2021
- low e2
- Replies: 23
- 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