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It's a thought about going private. I actually have a fairly comprehensive private health care policy that doesn't, can you believe, recognise low T as a condition. Yet, if I pull a muscle in my back my treatment cover is open ended, go figure! Can you recommend any specialists in Scotland?
- Dancingbear
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- Sep 7, 2015
- Forum: Introductions
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Afternoon Gents. 44 year old male from the UK here. Firstly, a big thank you to Nelson for sharing and dedicating so much of his time to this subject. I've been wondering what's up with me for quite some time and the more I started to read about testosterone the penny finally dropped. I...
- Dancingbear
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- Sep 7, 2015
- Replies: 6
- 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