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would you go on TRT with my levels ?

Hello, I was on TRT for almost a year with a very reputable clinic. My experience was not positive. I overrespond to AIs and HCG ( 400iu twice/week) would shoot my E2 up.So I went through high and low E2 all the time and It was the worst time of my life. I came off in May 2019 and been off...
- kafahmy
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- Feb 24, 2019
- age related low testosterone trt
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- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
Cross-sectional and longitudinal determinents of SHBG in a cohort of community- dwelling men

http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article/file?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0200078&type=printable Conclusion: - our study has confirmed an age-related rise in circulating SHBG in men, beginning from middle-age - beyond this gradual increase, reduced SHBG levels largely reflects obesity...
- madman
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- Jul 14, 2018
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- Forum: Testosterone and Men's Health Articles

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