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Black cumin extract and ashwagandha extract for sleep.

How is the Black Cumin work for you? Have you had your labs tested again? I was thinking of starting to take the black seed oil until I saw that it might lower DHT.
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- Post #11
- Mar 28, 2024
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Cialis effect on estrogen

Thanks Vince. My testosterone has been routinely 830-850’s for the last 5 years. I honestly feel fantastic since adding tadalafil to my daily regimen.
- Ebstein
- Post #12
- Aug 23, 2019
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Cialis effect on estrogen

Could daily low dose tadalafil lower the estrogen level too much?
- Ebstein
- Post #10
- Aug 22, 2019
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Saliva test vs blood draw

They offer HCG along with an AI right off the bat. My current endo is leaving, so I will be needing a new Dr. anyway. And the clinic that is in my insurance network doesn't prescribe either. An AI if needed but not HCG.
- Ebstein
- Post #5
- Aug 13, 2014
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Saliva test vs blood draw

Thanks. May I ask why? And why is it in other parts of the world?
- Ebstein
- Post #3
- Aug 13, 2014
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Injury to sciatic nerve from injection

Home injections are fun. I love needles.
- Ebstein
- Post #10
- Aug 12, 2014
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Saliva test vs blood draw

I spoke with a clinic today that use saliva testing instead of blood draws. All I've done is blood draws, so I'd like to know if saliva tests are as good?
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- Aug 12, 2014
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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E2 male assay question

Thank you for the reply. Here was the response I got when I asked for the Untrasensitive test. "I checked with lab and have been informed that the Ultra Sensitive Estradiol test, performed at Aurora and its partner laboratories, is meant specifically for females only as there are no...
- Ebstein
- Post #3
- Aug 8, 2014
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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E2 male assay question

Hi. I've been on TRT since Feb 2014. The only E2 test that is available for me is The Estradiol Male test, not an ultra sensitive. Last time my E2 was checked it was 40. The doc said that was the high range of normal and high was 42. Is is this test acceptable or does it mean diddly...
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- Aug 7, 2014
- Replies: 2
- 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