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Suprising drop in Total T from 150mg to 125mg

My trough on 200mg was 980, at 150mg its 880, I wanted to try 125mg, and I felt good in the first two weeks before it started dip and I began getting tired etc. I just got blood work and it shows 500mg, Im very suprised, thats only a 16% decrease so linearly it should be more like 750-830.
- watson350
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- Jan 10, 2025
- blood levels tesosterone
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Residual T in system?

I've noticed that my total and free drop pretty drastically if I skip a week of pinning (cypionate). They'll go from 1200 to <500. Yet the last time I came off trt, some symptoms of low T didn't start until six-weeks-off at which time they hit me hard. Unfortunately I didn't test my levels for...
- Deleted member 42882
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- Mar 13, 2023
- blood levels
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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