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Table of Male Panel Hormone Tests and How to Interpret and Manage Them

I am happy when I find good patient materials made by reliable sources. Rocky Mountain Analytical put together this simple table about testosterone, estradiol, cortisol, and DHEA. I am glad they agree with me about monitoring and calculating testosterone to estradiol ratios. Download this...
- Nelson Vergel
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- Jan 9, 2014
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- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
Utility of the low-dose short Synacthen test in diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency

Has anyone used the Synacthen test to get diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency (low cortisol output)? The short Synacthen [tetracosactrin i.e. synthetic adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) ] test is routinely used to diagnose adrenal insufficiency, both primary and secondary (i.e. due to...
- Nelson Vergel
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- Oct 23, 2013
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- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
New Study: Lack of a Full Night's Sleep Can Make You Fat

Source (click here) "Disturbed sleep resulted in a 27 percent average decrease in insulin secretion after eating, and higher glucose levels over a longer period of time, sometimes high enough to make the subject prediabetic. In addition, there was an average 8 percent decrease in resting...
- Excel Male
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- Sep 17, 2013
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- Forum: Health & Wellness

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