blood test and dhea

Advice needed

Hello everyone! I'm new to the forum and seeking some experienced advice. Around 19 years of age I had stroke in my left cerebellum. I knew something just wasn't right because I felt chronically ill for the next twenty years that followed. I was unable to build muscle, had no sex drive, no...
- Crom_is_good
- Thread
- Sep 10, 2019
- blood test and dhea
- Replies: 34
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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my test is too high

I have been using melatonin and dhea for six months. Recently my urologist is my blood test revealed a test level of 800 and LH of 15.4. He told me to get off dhea,cause the test level was bad for my bones and heart. After 1month he will retest my blood then prescribe test. I am skeptical about...
- thom dunn
- Thread
- Aug 6, 2017
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Introductions

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