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Test levels DROPPED after RAISING dose

Been on TRT for almost a year and a half. Have tried different dosages and schedules, and found that everyday injections subcutaneously keeps my CBC in-check. However, I wasn't where I wanted to be at 70mg/week, and went back up to 100mg/week. 70mg week: 569 ng/dL total, 110 pg/mL free. 100mg...
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- Jun 10, 2025
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- Replies: 12
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
Is DHT suppression that detrimental?

Can't seem to really find a general consensus anywhere. Some people say DHT is important for a number of things and some say it isn't that critical after you finish developing. I started finasteride a couple of months ago, but I do not want this to be a discussion about the drug itself and its...
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- May 24, 2025
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- Replies: 2
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
Open vial degraded after 6 months?

So I'm going on 6 months of using a vial. Since I only inject ~80mg/week, it takes forever to get through a 10ml vial. On my most recent TT/FT test, my levels had quite a significant drop off without a change in dosage. There seems to be no general consensus on expiration on a vial once...
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- Mar 4, 2025
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- Replies: 16
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
Results: SubQ vs IM @ 70mg/week

I made a post a while back about switching from SubQ to IM due to emotional blunting/flatness. It seemed to help, so I stayed on IM for 8-10 weeks. Then, I got some bloods taken and these were the results. Both were using the same dose and schedule. Everyday injections at 70mg/week total. Blood...
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- Dec 13, 2024
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- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
Difference between daily IM vs daily SubQ?

Been on for about 10 months and have tried multiple frequencies, administration sites, and dosages. All of these trials were based on the need to control elevated H&H. The one that did the trick in mitigating it was daily subcutaneous injections totaling 70mg/week. Labs for this protocol were...
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- Oct 22, 2024
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- Replies: 36
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions

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