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Labs Out of Whack

I have been on TRT for 5 years and doing OK without any problems. I normally manifest an increasing HCT, so I donate blood about every 8-10 weeks and have been for the last two years. My HCT is around 51.5 to 52 when I donate. In early Sept, I started getting blurred vision, headaches and...
- Andyhamp
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- Nov 13, 2019
- labs
- Replies: 14
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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HCG On Vacation

I will be out of the country for two weeks in April. I will have no way to refrigerate it, so I am wondering: 1. Do I bring it and inject on my normal schedule? How will the potency be affected? 2. Leave it at home? I inject twice weekly. Thanks in advance.
- Andyhamp
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- Feb 26, 2019
- hcg
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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My Labs: Advice Before Seeing Doc

Hello Everyone, I will be seeing my doctor soon and just got labs. They are: Test - 628 (range 348-1197) Free test - 14.8 (6.6-18.1) DHEA - 179.2 (30.9-295.6) Estradiol - 13.9 (7.6-42.6) Estradiol Sensitive - 20.5 (8.0-35.0) FSH 0.2 (1.5-12.4) LH <0.2 (1.7-8.6) PSA 2.8 Hematocrit 46.9...
- Andyhamp
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- Nov 2, 2015
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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My Story

Hello Everyone, I'm just an average guy, trying to get my body in balance. I'm 66, in good shape overall (5'11, 165, 33 waist) enjoying the retired life. I have a bad back and shoulder from 24 years in the military, so my exercise regime depends on how those two areas are working. No matter...
- Andyhamp
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- Apr 16, 2015
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Introductions

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