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Androgel Failed and rose PSA

i switch to injections, from androgel will this increase my psa like the androgel did? Im 67 and definitely need trt, but don’t want to jeopardize my prostrate. Please help.
- Rclouviere
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- Feb 27, 2025
- androgel therapy
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Total T coming down with Androgel

I have been on TRT or Clomid for about 6 years. I have been as high as 450 on clomid. I moved and the va required me to go to a endocronologist. He prescribed androgel for me about 8 months ago. My levels went down to 250 from 450 on clomid and I now have polycythemia. So now I have to give...
- charlieg
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- Nov 23, 2021
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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TRT, high/'normal T/FT, low SHGB, low E

Hi there, greetings to you all. Sorry for my Englisch/misspellings. Englisch is not my native language. 43 y/o male I have used Finasteride and SSRI in the past. Which led me probably with Low T and low E. Don't wanna go too deep into this. There are much forums about these topics and they...
- MarkyMark
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- Nov 2, 2021
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Best Androgel Dose

Can anybody tell me what dose most people are taking with Androgel? My doctor currently has me on Androgel 1% at 5 grams per unit dose applied daily. I have been on this regimen for approximately 5 months and really can’t tell much difference in my overall health. Thanks in advance. I have an...
- chance338
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- Aug 21, 2018
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Unsuccessful Androgel therapy

Years ago, I was prescribed Androgel therapy with a sachet of the gel applied daily. Prior to the therapy, my lab results were: Estradiol - 26 pg/ml (norm 15-60) T - 4.8 ng/ml (3.5 - 8.6) Free T - 6.4 pg/ml (8-22) after a month the readings were: E - 58 T -4.5 F T - 15 pg/ml. You can...
- goga
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- Jul 2, 2017
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions

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