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Hcg and diarrhea?

I have been on Hcg for three weeks at 250 iu three times a week. Within 24 hours of the injection, I am hit with diarrhea. I take an anti-diarrhea tablet and that is the end of it until the next injection. Is this unheard of? Am I doing something wrong? Will it go away after my body adjusts? Do...
- Michael McAlister
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- Jan 20, 2015
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Which Tests To Ask For

I am 67. I am active doing cardio at the gym every day and weight training one body part a day. 5-10 and staying steady at 250 lbs. I take 5 pills a day for blood pressure, one for triglycerides, two for diabeties. I hope I am moving in the right direction to get off all these pills. We'll see...
- Michael McAlister
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- Jun 4, 2014
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Looking for a good T doctor

Sorry, folks but I really need to rant. I went looking for a new T doctor yesterday (my prescribing doc said I need to stop TRT when my hematocrit hit 52--not an option) and met with him to see what he actually knows about TRT. I paid 40 bucks for an interview and learned that he doesn't know...
- Michael McAlister
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- Feb 4, 2014
- Replies: 5
- Forum: The Hang Out - Where Everything Goes!

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