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BPH vs PSA

If was 1.3. 30 years old. I have had BPH symptoms for years just didn’t know it. Thought my bladder just sucked really really bad.
- Turkishjade1989
- Post #5
- Jun 9, 2019
- Forum: Prostate Related Issues
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BPH vs PSA

You are right. He did order PSA.... I’m just an idiot and misread my paper work and since then have continued to misread it. So that’s that.
- Turkishjade1989
- Post #3
- Jun 9, 2019
- Forum: Prostate Related Issues
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BPH vs PSA

Just started seeing a new doc and he gave me a BPH blood test. I have noticed everyone on here gets PSA. In Lamens terms can someone talk me through the difference and was the test he got me just pointless?
- Turkishjade1989
- Thread
- Jun 9, 2019
- bph prostate
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- Forum: Prostate Related Issues
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Aspirated in thigh and drew in blood

Fellow addict here. IV meth and heroin user. Clean 6 years. TRT for 5. I think a healthy relationship with needles involves doing things right. Addicts aspirate to make sure they have found a vein. As a healthy TRT user wouldn’t I want to make sure I am not in the vein. Just because it rarely...
- Turkishjade1989
- Post #4
- Jun 8, 2019
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Experiences of using two methods to measure estradiol in men: E2 (CLIA) Vs E2 (Sensitive)

Great read. Thank you
- Turkishjade1989
- Post #10
- May 29, 2019
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Experiences of using two methods to measure estradiol in men: E2 (CLIA) Vs E2 (Sensitive)

So if I am reading you correctly a non sensitive e2 test will always be higher. Never lower? If so. What are we talking about; 20%?...I get that this is more or less a guessing game. Just interested in an educated guess.
- Turkishjade1989
- Post #3
- May 29, 2019
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Experiences of using two methods to measure estradiol in men: E2 (CLIA) Vs E2 (Sensitive)

I have never seen a debate on this. Everyone always says get the e2 sensitive.... I’m interested in how big a difference the two tests truly make. Like what’s the variance?
- Turkishjade1989
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- May 29, 2019
- estrodial
- Replies: 18
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management

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