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Any thoughts?

Started Androgel 6.62% two years ago. Started on 2 pumps per day, then up to 3 pumps per day dropped back to 2 pumps per day in early June 2020. Have had 4 blood tests with my GP and one (7/28) with a Hematologist. Went to Hematologist at the suggestion of my GP. He thinks the abnormal...
- Detroit Dave
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- Aug 2, 2020
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- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Big drop in Total Testosterone

Started out with a real bang (pun intended)....has somewhat plateaued but I certainly feel better than I did. Now just fine tuning the dosage, some CBC numbers have crept up which my GP thinks is related to the Androgel.
- Detroit Dave
- Post #9
- Feb 16, 2020
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Big drop in Total Testosterone

Lesson learned....second test, 2 hours after application, came back at 648.
- Detroit Dave
- Post #7
- Feb 16, 2020
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Big drop in Total Testosterone

Yes....not sure what time the April test was pulled, but i know the February one was pulled before I applied the gel....so now I know when to test.
- Detroit Dave
- Post #5
- Feb 9, 2020
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Big drop in Total Testosterone

Only tests have been at the Doctor's request....should i be testing more often?
- Detroit Dave
- Post #3
- Feb 9, 2020
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Big drop in Total Testosterone

Just had blood work done and there's a huge drop in my Testosterone... April, 2019 - 778.02 Feb., 2020- 188.31 I don't know if it's a factor, but i suspect i was dehydrated at the time of the test (some blood numbers were a little out of norms) and I had not applied the 1.62 gel before the...
- Detroit Dave
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- Feb 9, 2020
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Got the wrong Testosterone

What would your definition of "small amounts" be....seriously.
- Detroit Dave
- Post #8
- May 23, 2019
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Got the wrong Testosterone

Doctor's office wrote the wrong script, I didn't immediately discover the error (shame on me for not checking before paying) and the pharmacy declined the return.
- Detroit Dave
- Post #6
- May 22, 2019
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Got the wrong Testosterone

I think it's Axiron
- Detroit Dave
- Post #3
- May 21, 2019
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Got the wrong Testosterone

Somebody screwed up and when i went to pickup my refill of Androgel 1.62% the pharmacy handed me a bottle of "Testosterone 30MG/ACT Solution". Got the refill straightened out but now I have this bottle that the pharmacy won't take back (understandably so). Is there any use for it? thanks.
- Detroit Dave
- Thread
- May 21, 2019
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- Replies: 8
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Using Androgel - When Do I Test?

Question about blood tests when using Androgel...i'm due for a routine set of bloodwork. Blood draw is scheduled for 8:00 AM. I usually apply the Androgel around that time... so...do i do it earlier or later?
- Detroit Dave
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- Apr 5, 2019
- 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