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Creatinine & eGFR

As I feared would happen, my creatinine and eGFR levels are getting worse while on even low doses of testosterone. 02/12/2021 pre-TRT Creatinine 1.10 ML/MIN/1.73, 0.80-1.40 eGFR African American 93 ML/MIN/1.73, >60 eGFR non-African Amer 81 ML/MIN/1.73, >60 11/06/2021 pre-TRT Creatinine 1.36...
- Strengthandlibido
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- Mar 2, 2022
- creatinine egfr kidney kidney function
- Replies: 16
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Low EGFR?

My last two sets of blood work showed low EGFR levels (57 and 58) when there has never been an issue previously. I have no comorbidities. No high BP, no diabetes, no family history of kidney disease, I don't smoke, only drink occasionally and that would be a glass or two of wine, never hard liquor.
- ERO
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- Jul 15, 2020
- egfr kidneys
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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SHBG, EGFR, and Hypothyroidism...

SHBG is talked about a lot as a good predictor of how fast one clears testosterone out of their body. Low SHBG frequently necessitates the need for more frequent injections per week. Do factors such as EGFR and hypothyroidism also factor into how fast an individual processes testosterone? On the...
- jth0524
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- Sep 20, 2018
- egfr hypothyrodism shbg
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Low eGFR (renal function) Test Results?

Hey All!! Has anyone had a low eGFR result come back with blood tests? Just had mine come back as follows: 10/09/2015 5:15:00 p.m.: From labtests RENAL FUNCTION TESTS Sodium 141 mmol/L N 135 - 145 Potassium 4.0 mmol/L N 3.5 - 5.2...
- joseph.wilkins
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- Sep 13, 2015
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion

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