antidepressant-resistant mdd

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Endo says SHBG doesn’t need to be tested. Need advice

This site has been a huge help to me on my TRT journey, so big thanks to Nelson and the other mods for running it and responding to posts! I’m 48 YO and Ive been on TRT since 10/10/2018 after my 3rd bout of MDD and 2 blood tests that showed I was at 110 and 150 TT. Traditional ADs were not...
- mg707
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- Feb 20, 2021
- antidepressant-resistant mdd shbg advice
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- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
Low-Dose Testosterone Augmentation for Antidepressant-Resistant Major Depressive Disorder in Women

Low-Dose Testosterone Augmentation for Antidepressant-Resistant Major Depressive Disorder in Women: An 8-Week Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study Objective: Low-dose testosterone has been shown to improve depression symptom severity, fatigue, and sexual function in small studies in women not...
- madman
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- Jul 18, 2020
- antidepressant-resistant mdd low-dose testosterone augmentation for
- Replies: 6
- Forum: HRT in Women

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