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But the sides I'm experiencing are about 12 hours after injection, mostly brain fog (like I'm not even completely there) anxiety, and increase in blood pressure. I feel fine about 24-36 hours after injection.
- Setz88
- Post #9
- Dec 8, 2023
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Could use a second set of eyes

Could this be caused by an temporary increase in my estrogen 12-24 hours post injection? Im running at 45 pcg/ml at my trough, likely much higher at peak. Not sure what an appropriate ratio is for Free Test/Total Test/Estrogen. However, my estrogen does seem to be on the higher end. Never been...
- Setz88
- Post #7
- Dec 8, 2023
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Could use a second set of eyes

Yes, very similar to smoking weed or taking a xanax, just not all there. Never thought to check my ferritin levels, ill look into that on my next bloods. Glad to hear the drop in SHBG is expected. But when it happens, should dose be adjusted down to compensate for side effects, if experienced?
- Setz88
- Post #6
- Dec 8, 2023
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Could use a second set of eyes

I actually did great at 50mg per week (one injection per week sub-q), but that was during the first 3-4 months. I started to feel a slight lag at the latter half of the week, talked to the doc and decided to up the dose. Ive always heard that sub-q was a slower, more consistent release, but Im...
- Setz88
- Post #5
- Dec 8, 2023
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Could use a second set of eyes

Results in pics below (my initial numbers are from March screenshots) All other pictures are post initiation of therapy. All testing is done at trough (morning of next injection, pre injection) Therapy: Current dose 80mg Test Cyp per week (split into two sub-q injections), have been on...
- Setz88
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- Dec 7, 2023
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- 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