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Coronavirus Antibody test

Is it possible to take a test now to see if we have been previously exposed to the corona virus? I know a finger prick test is coming soon but I would like to see if I could check sooner in case of any delays. 6 weeks ago I had an unknown viral infection that started out like strep. I ran a...
- Loki
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- Mar 25, 2020
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- Forum: Health & Wellness
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Covid-19 and the Testes

This preprint explores the effects of Covid-19 on sexual hormone levels in men. The study finds that LH levels are elevated, FSH and testosterone levels are the same. And they hypothesize that Covid-19 impairs testosterone production, so the body boosts LH levels to compensate, bringing...
- Jinzang
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- Mar 25, 2020
- covid-19 lh and fsh testosterone
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- Forum: Testosterone and Men's Health Articles
COVID-19, Pneumonia & Inflammasomes – The Melatonin Connection

Melatonin Inhibits NLRP3 Inflammasomes Melatonin is well known for its chronobiotic effects, regulating biological functions tied to circadian rhythms. Numerous studies have revealed that melatonin exerts effects beyond the control of circadian oscillators. The NLRP3 inflammasome is now...
- Vince
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- Mar 23, 2020
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- Forum: Health & Wellness
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COVID-19 - Anyone stopping TRT as a precaution?

Just curious to the group. Anyone stopping TRT out of an abundance of caution? Higher rate of male deaths? Curious as to what others are doing with this protocol?
- pyater
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- Mar 22, 2020
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- Forum: Health & Wellness
Coronavirus COVID-19 Update: Hydroxychloroquine and Other Treatments

SLIDES: COVID19 Presentation Nelson Vergel March 23 2020.pdf SLIDES April 21, 2020: Hydrochloroquine and COVID-19 Emerging Data and Placebo-Controlled Studies Update on April 4, 2020 from Medscape (RCT's:Randomized Clinical Trials) HydroxyChloroquine RCTs Chloroquine...
- Rock H. Johnson
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- Mar 19, 2020
- beer cold chloroquine coronavirus treatment covid-19
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Are TRT Patients More Vulnerable to COVID-19?

Well someone had to ask. Seems like woman do better in survival rate. I read that testosterone has an immunosuppressive effect while estrogen has an immunoenhancing effect on the immune system. Estrogen has been shown to regulate immune response. This enhanced immune reactivity in females...
- CROM
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- Mar 14, 2020
- coronavirus covid-19
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- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Why the Coronavirus Seems to Hit Men Harder Than Women...Estrogen Levels?

Maybe one more reason to let your Estrogen levels rise when doing TRT. Although men and women have been infected in roughly equal numbers, researchers found, the death rate among men was 2.8 %, compared with 1.7% among women.... could Estrogen levels be the key to the difference? Link To...
- jriptide
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- Mar 12, 2020
- coronavirus covid-19 estrogen
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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