Search results

B
Banarep update

Quick background: 61 year old male been on and off treatment for the past 14 months. My doctor was okay but did not really understand TRT treatment completely. Was okay with HGC, but was trying to give me way too must test (200 mg a week) and did not understand the need for estradiol testing...
- Banarep
- Thread
- Mar 12, 2015
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Introductions
B
Need a new doc in or near Dallas, Texas

Am in need of a new doc. If anyone here is in the Dallas, Texas area and have any suggestions, please let me know. My current doc, while great on giving me test and HCG does not completely understand all the other issues that can develop and how to really treat them. Specifically, I need...
- Banarep
- Thread
- Jan 28, 2015
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
B
latest numbers and a question

Total Test 994 Estradiol 61 (ultrasensitive quest) PSA 1.3 Doc wants me on meds anastrozole 1mg every other day - I know this is way too much, but he will not listen. I have just (two weeks ago) started on this regiment: .25 ml's cyp...
- Banarep
- Thread
- Dec 13, 2014
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
B
does everyone get acne

I know this is a strange question, but I consistently read about the acne that HRT causes and I keep waiting for it to happen to me...but nothing. Again, not complaining, but am just curious.
- Banarep
- Thread
- Nov 8, 2014
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
B
Blood work at week 8

Not a complete work up, doc said he would do that at 12 weeks. Just wanted some feed back, am on 1 ml cyp and 500 mg(?) hcg a week.
- Banarep
- Thread
- Aug 1, 2014
- Replies: 19
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
B
synthroid and trt

thread should read: synthroid and TRT Have been on synthroid since 2009, due to hep c treatment with interferon (3 times) and a burned out thyroid. Been trying to find out if cypionate and hcg will affect the dosage of my synthroid. current I take: 50 mg synthroid a day 100 cypionate a...
- Banarep
- Thread
- Jul 15, 2014
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
B
Newbie from Dallas

Not real new. Registered last fall. Went on treatment for a few weeks then stopped to do more research. Am not beginning a lifelong journey of TRT and feel very at home with my decision. Did my first shot on Wednesday and will start Hcg next week. Looking forward yo all the help I can get.
- Banarep
- Thread
- May 31, 2014
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Introductions
B
Stopping treatment

I was on testosterone therapy for 5 weeks. 100ml of cypinate) a week. Have now stopped. What recovery issues am I facing?
- Banarep
- Thread
- Dec 23, 2013
- Replies: 22
- 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