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46 years old Considering TRT - What Do You Recommend

46 years old 5'8 33 inch waist 165 pounds Strength Train 4 to 5 days per week. Carry fat around mid section aka love handles Good Health. Two prior bouts with Kidney Stones in my twenties. No RX Take Multi Vitamin, 1000MG Vit C, 4K IU Vitamin D3, Fish Oil, and 25 MG DHEA. Total T...
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- Jul 27, 2015
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HealthGains - Dr. Richard Gaines MD

Thanks Gene.
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- Jul 23, 2015
- Forum: Doctor and Clinic Reviews
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Dr. Richard Gaines

Thanks Gene. Found your detailed review and posted a reply.
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- Jul 21, 2015
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HealthGains - Dr. Richard Gaines MD

Hello Gene, thanks for pointing me to this post. I live in Broward and my doctor tells me my testosterone is normal for my age (45) as well. However, I would like to consult TRT doctor. Can you give me an idea what typical cost of initial consult and testing would be with Dr. Gaines? Also, did...
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- Jul 21, 2015
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Dr. Richard Gaines

I am considering TRT and looking for a doctor in the South Florida area. Anyone have any experience with Dr. Richard Gaines? If so, what is their initial fee? Also do they require you to purchase hormones through them or allow you to fill script at your own pharmacy? Any information you can...
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- Jul 21, 2015
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- Forum: Doctor and Clinic Reviews

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