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Doctor will not perform surgery

He has an endocrinologist in his office and she prescribes 50 mg per week to everyone. She will not prescribe any more at all. Because I did not agree to this dosage and stayed with Defy he assumes I'm taking more and that is high to him.
- eeh1152
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- Aug 19, 2019
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Doctor will not perform surgery

They do not. All the PCP knows that in my records it shows I'm on TRT with Defy. He has a thing against TRT and is sure my levels are higher than what he thinks they should be.
- eeh1152
- Post #10
- Aug 19, 2019
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Doctor will not perform surgery

Yeah, I guess I can't blame the surgeon. He just made his decision based on the information given him whether it was factual or not. But he could have also told me to go off for a week or so before the surgery, then maybe there wouldn't be an issue. But what the PCP did was inexcusable!!!! He...
- eeh1152
- Post #4
- Aug 19, 2019
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Doctor will not perform surgery

Anyone ran into this issue? I had arthroscopic surgery scheduled for my knee on Friday, but today the surgeon's office called and canceled the surgery. Why? He won't risk the surgery because I'm on TRT. My PCP forwarded him information that I had high levels of testosterone. My PCP didn't do...
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- Aug 19, 2019
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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HCG advice

I am a new client of Defy Medical. I am in my 60's. I've had fairly decent levels of T up until a couple of years ago. Defy has prescribed Test Cyp. , HCG and Arimidex twice weekly doses. At my age is HCG really beneficial?
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- Nov 23, 2016
- Replies: 2
- 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