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How long for labs after dose change?

I've been on TRT for four years. All this time, I've never gotten the libido benefits, real energy, etc., that others report. I've been on 120mg a week split into two injections. I was on HCG for years, ran out and didn't get more and noticed zero difference, so I'm not doing that anymore...
- djpreef
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- Jun 6, 2019
- doseage lab tests levels
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Lower T Dose

As evidenced by my posts over the past several months - I simply can’t get my e2 dialed in. I’ve tried nearly everything; split dose, sub q, compounded Anastrozole, etc. I’m currently at 140mg Cypionate split between 2 doses, and this puts me in the 1200-1500 total / 3.4 - 3.0 free range. My...
- TDM812
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- May 4, 2019
- cypionate dose recommendations doseage estrodial
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Testosterone Cypionate Dosage question

This is what my provider sent: BEGIN T Cyp 200 mg/ml – Pt will inject 0.43 ml IM/SQ twice weekly - Elevated SHBG I’m not really getting 200mg a week, correct? Is the actual doseage 172mg?
- ryn996
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- Mar 22, 2019
- doseage
- Replies: 8
- 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