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Strange enclomiphene side effect

I experimented with enclo and noticed a strange side effect. As time went on, I began getting weaker in the gym. I think this was mainly due to a lack of aggression - I feel like enclo blunted this response somehow. I stopped taking enclo and aggression in the gym, and therefore lifts, went back...
- BigBeard411
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- Aug 20, 2024
- enclomiphene citrate
- Replies: 4
- Forum: hCG, Clomid & Others for Fertility, PCT or Low T
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Enclomiphene dose

I had at one point taken clomid 50mg 3x a week to resutls in 1000ng total test and above reference range free test. I had to stop due to eye floaters. Now i bought some enclomiphene and wonder what dose I should start with. Technically if clomid is a 50/50 isomer, then 25mg 3x a week would be...
- BigBeard411
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- Jul 19, 2024
- enclomiphene
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Advice about starting thyroid meds

I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's due to the presence of antibodies, as well as family history of it (mother and sister). Here are some results: TPO at 36 (ref 0-34) TgAB at 10.2 (ref 0-0.9) TSH in the past year varied from 2.5 - 3.0 (ref 0.45-4.5) T4 total ranged from 7.7-10.4 (ref...
- BigBeard411
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- Jun 8, 2023
- hashimoto's disease
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
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Natesto + Clomid

I have been on Natesto for about a year...it works ok and worked far better the first month or two. My natural levels are in the 400s, and natesto doesn't seem to boost it much (unless the timing after blood draw is not optimal). I did get stronger over the year and built additional muscle (been...
- BigBeard411
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- Apr 16, 2023
- trt adjustments
- Replies: 15
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Blood work and Natesto

My first visit to a doctor, where blood was taken in a fasted state at about 1pm, resulted in the following: Prolactin at 20.1 ng/mL (Ref 4-15.2) Estradiol at 24.7 pg/mL (Ref 7.6-42.6) LH at 4.9 mIU/mL (Ref 1.7-8.6) Testosterone at 291 ng/dL (Ref 264-916) Free Test Direct at 15.7 pg/mL (Ref...
- BigBeard411
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- May 26, 2022
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion

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