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Been very anxious this week after doubling the dose. I do not have ruminating thoughts anymore although I am totally obsessed about this anxiety and it scares the shits out of me although I know it is just body symptoms. I am wondering if I should go on Venlafaxine to reduce anxiety or try to...
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- Post #12
- Dec 18, 2014
- Forum: Introductions
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7 weeks applying now I think
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- Post #11
- Dec 16, 2014
- Forum: Introductions
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My T levels and the rest have doubled or so but are still just below minimums. Doc wants me to double my dose and see me after a month again. I am happy with progress although maybe a little slow. Probably because I am impatient. He was going to refer me to an endo but he seems very...
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- Post #9
- Dec 14, 2014
- Forum: Introductions
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What worked for you CoastWatcher?
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- Post #7
- Dec 8, 2014
- Forum: Introductions
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I don´t think that I am fatigued. I wake refreshed after 5 hours of sleep and don´t seem to need more. Given my starting point is it likely that in two months time the Testogel will bring my levels up to normal for a 45 year old?
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- Post #5
- Dec 7, 2014
- Forum: Introductions
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Just got diagnosed with low T. Have been on anti-depressants off and on for a number of years. Just quit Venlafaxine in the spring. Finally someone asked the right questions and tested my T levels and they were in the basement. I am hoping that this explains my anxiety/depression to some...
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- Nov 26, 2014
- Replies: 11
- 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