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Lab measurement unit wrong? FT/TT = 0.14%* possible?

Thanks, guys, for clarifying things for me.
- Wise_S
- Post #4
- Jun 6, 2018
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Lab measurement unit wrong? FT/TT = 0.14%* possible?

My total testosterone is 886 ng/dl (900 is the top of the ref range), shbg = 67.67 nmol/l ( 18,30-54,10), albumin = 5.3 g/dL; I also tested my free testosterone and the lab result was 12.0 ng/l (8,30-40,10). If I convert it to ng/dl, that will be 1.2 ng/dl. This means that my FT/TT = 0.14%...
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- Jun 2, 2018
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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SubQ injections* in glute while sitting down?

Thanks for the reply. I will definitely do injections subcutaneously because of my chronic illness, which prevents me from healing from even the slightest injuries.
- Wise_S
- Post #3
- May 20, 2018
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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SubQ injections* in glute while sitting down?

Can I successfully inject subcutaneously T, HCG or TB500 in my glute while sitting down? I cannot remain in a standing position (without moving) due to knee injuries...
- Wise_S
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- May 20, 2018
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Ultrasensitive Estradiol test -* shipping blood from abroad?

Hello. I am 29, male, from Bulgaria (Eastern Europe) and we do not have a lab that does the ultrasensitive estradiol test. Does anyone here know a lab that accepts blood from abroad, shipped in the correct way- refrigerated/frozen etc...? I will start HRT because I have been chronically ill...
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- May 16, 2018
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion

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