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Please Help Interpreting Blood Results Requested by Defy Medical!

Thank you - yeah, I was only curious as to why the cholesterol levels were 'high' because my diet is 100% in check. Thanks again.
- DedicatedBrah
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- Dec 11, 2015
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Please Help Interpreting Blood Results Requested by Defy Medical!

I've been reading a lot about Low Testosterone and have read numerous of threads from this board. Recently I have been in contact with Defy Medical and they required me to get particular tests done. Defy Medical has been very nice to me over the phone/email. The individual I spoke with said...
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- Dec 10, 2015
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19 Year Old Blood Test Results (question about Estradiol)

Hey Nelson! Thank you so much for responding so quickly. Currently, I am taking summer classes at my college. I do not drink, do not smoke (never tried), do not do drugs (never tried). I don't party. I have never taken antidepressants. Never taken any psych meds. I sleep 6-8 hours per...
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- May 23, 2015
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19 Year Old Blood Test Results (question about Estradiol)

Good afternoon ExcelMale, I was recently referred to this website by a fellow member of a lifting community via ********. A little background info: I'm 6'1", 19 years old and I have been working out since March 2012 although I have just been getting serious and understanding the process and...
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- May 23, 2015
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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