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Consistent high hematocrit, low ferritin

Hello all, trying to get back on the right TRT track and see what I can do better. I've been on TRT for about 3.5 years Current regimen 100mg test cyp - weekly, given in 2 separate shots into each shoulder, half and half, 27G 1/2" Lately although not enough, approx 125iu HCG subQ 31G 1/4"...
- jsmma
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- Dec 15, 2017
- Replies: 32
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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SubQ injects before sleep. Any issue there?

Just curious as the last few nights my sleep has been cut short...waking up way too early, alert, energy. Unfortunately I work 12 hr days and then try to work out at home, so it catches up. I inject EOD subQ in the glute, upper fat pad. Just curious if that could affect my sleep if I take too...
- jsmma
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- Apr 14, 2014
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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How to mix 11,000iu HCG vial?

Sorry guys in advance if this is listed elsewhere. If so please point me in that direction. Finally got prescription in the mail for HCG. Even after asking for 5,000iu vials I received the 11,000iu vial. Came with bacteriastatic water and mixing syringe. But no instructions. I know it's not...
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- Nov 22, 2013
- Replies: 19
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Got first post TRT labs back, Vit-D, MDEA concerns? info?

As mentioned in previous post, didn't really get some much needed labs done before starting TRT. So here pictured are a few I had done last week. (Also picture are my initial T labs from last month) The red flags were the DHEA, VitD25Hormone, maybe Hermatocrit (little high?) Something else I...
- jsmma
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- Oct 16, 2013
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Cycling HCG

Have seen that extended use of HCG can desensitize Leydig cells. If cycling, how should I go about that? I just started TRT 3-4 weeks ago. Still waiting on scrip for HCG injections. Just switched my test cyp from IM to subQ injections today at I believe 28mg/.13ml EOD. I plan on doing subQ...
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- Oct 14, 2013
- Replies: 20
- 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