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My case.. 28 year old striving for optimal living!

Lab results are in. Couple causes for concern. BUN has never been elevated. Not sure what's going on with that, but maybe it means I was dehydrated at the time of the test. Next issue is my lipid panel is all out of wack. My exercise regimen as well as diet hasn't really changed much at all...
- iEnigma
- Post #14
- Jan 3, 2018
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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My case.. 28 year old striving for optimal living!

Hey all. Been awhile since I've posted here. I am now 31 years old, and have been on the same protocol of Clomid 12.5mg every MWF. In the past 3 years I've been coasting along on this, with so-so results. Objectively my #s have been okay, but the subjectives have been quite volatile. My anxiety...
- iEnigma
- Post #12
- Dec 31, 2017
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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My case.. 28 year old striving for optimal living!

Hey all.. just an update! I've since joined Defy Medical and as of 7/8/15, I've been on Clomid 12.5mg every day. I was also taking DHEA 50mg daily. Here are my most recent labs which were done on 8/6/15. (Tried to add the photo, but I don't have enough posts apparently). ESTRADIOL 48 (<=39)...
- iEnigma
- Post #8
- Oct 4, 2015
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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My case.. 28 year old striving for optimal living!

Hey guys. Thanks for the replies. Here's an update. I had another appointment with the Uro yesterday (06/10/15), and it wasn't anything special. Honestly I only really came for the lab results. First thing that happened was the doc injected I believe a vasodilator into my penis and did an...
- iEnigma
- Post #5
- Jun 11, 2015
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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My case.. 28 year old striving for optimal living!

Hello all. Let me preface this by saying this is gonna be a long post. I plan on using this thread as my mini journal in my quest for living optimally. Before I start I want to say I'm wow'd by how much information this forum has to offer. I am beyond glad that I've found it. To be honest I've...
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- Jun 4, 2015
- Replies: 13
- 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