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Testosterone 10ML vials expiration

It takes me approximately 4-5 months to use a 10ML bottle of Testosterone, is it reasonable to assume that as I near the end of that bottle that the potency might be way less than when I first started using out of it?? My story is quite long but the short version is I feel like garbage about...
- snakedoctor
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- Jun 22, 2024
- nelson vergel
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Ferritin

My doc suggests once year Donation, aside from dropping iron I feel it’s healthy.....may have to quit though, just get concerned about blood clots, all the naysayers of TRT always mention the clot risks.
- snakedoctor
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- Feb 8, 2019
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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MWF protocol

What causes SHBG to rise? Mine typically rides about 25-35, last lab it was 53.....
- snakedoctor
- Post #19
- Feb 8, 2019
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Ferritin

Thanks for replying ! I honestly like to donate to help others & im fanatical about the risks of blood clots, etc.....Great advice, thanks again
- snakedoctor
- Post #4
- Feb 8, 2019
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Ferritin

I donate blood 3-4 times per year, before a donation hemoglobin will be around 16.5-17, Hematocrit around 48, after Donation they will drop to 15.5-16 and 46 but shoot right back up after next dosage of T, Ferritin will drop to 10-30ng/ml. I always feel like crap, attribute it to low Ferritin...
- snakedoctor
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- Feb 8, 2019
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Advice for coming off 4 years of TRT (test inj)

Hi GatorChris- I myself and seeking advice for exiting TRT. I am 56 yrs old, been using for over 30 years, yep, over 30 yrs. I have used 50mg Test Cyp twice per wk, IM, for 20 straight years. Just tired of the rollercoaster, can't never get to feeling like I expected.....Would like to know...
- snakedoctor
- Post #2
- Jan 30, 2019
- Forum: Questions for Specific Doctors & Experts

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