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REALLY Struggling With Weight Loss: What Labs to Run?

Hi y'all, for a bit more of my background (optional) I have a thread here about being on HCG Monotherapy for many, many years: Long-Term HCG Monotherapy Results and that'll go into some specific blood work. But here's the situation. I have kept 100lbs off for over a decade and cannot get the...
- obesechess
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- Feb 5, 2025
- fat loss
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Weight Loss Options
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Kisspeptin-10 Instead of HCG?

Howdy y'all, As I've posted about in the past, I've been taking HCG Monotherapy for low T for about seven years now with good results - my last bloodwork had my total T at 707ng/dL with no change to my total weekly dosage since I started in 2017 (just tweaks to my dosing protocol)...
- obesechess
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- Aug 22, 2024
- hcg kisspeptin; neurotransmitters/peptides; fertility peptides
- Replies: 5
- Forum: When TRT Is Not Enough (ED, Libido, & More)
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Long-Term HCG Monotherapy Results

Hi folks, Longtime lurker, first time poster. I see some familiar names here, though I tend to use different names on different forums. I am 34 years old. I've been on HCG Monotherapy for almost seven years now, starting in January of 2017. I was on clomid from 2014-2017, but we could never...
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- Nov 22, 2023
- Replies: 25
- 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