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1st Defy Consult & Recommended Protocol

60 year old male in California and have tried TRT in the past with just Testosterone prescribed by PCP which I stopped 3-4 months ago. Today I had my Initial consult with Defy and was recommended the following protocol for the next 3 months. My primary concerns atm is lack of sleep and quality...
- MikeP
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- Jan 28, 2025
- trt protocol
- Replies: 17
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Initial Consult with Defy

Hi all, 60 male here and I have been dealing with depression, anxiety, fatigue, lack of motivation, focus, concentration etc for a long time. Depression and anxiety have gotten better with therapy and spravato treatment (now stopped) but the rest of the issues still continue and so I have my 1st...
- MikeP
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- Jan 20, 2025
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Introductions
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Defy recommended Dr, PA or NP from your experience

Hello, I am a 60 year old male and in the process of scheduling my consultation for TRT with Defy and was given a choice from different Dr's, PA's or NP's to choose from. I want to get the best consultation and treatment plan so figured I would ask in this forum for reccomendations of who to see...
- MikeP
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- Dec 30, 2024
- Replies: 9
- 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