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Is TRT being co'oped for easy gains?

Wasn't sure where to post this but I am seeing more and more young, healthy individuals promoting TRT in the fitness/influencer industry. It's almost as if it is seen as a quick route to gaining muscle in the gym as opposed to raising T back to healthy levels for a more stable physical and...
- andrewBwinter
- Thread
- Oct 30, 2022
- #fitness #trt
- Replies: 23
- Forum: Testosterone and Men's Health Articles
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Negative Weight Loss on TRT?

Curious on the matter, but in your opinion, can a change in testosterone dosage cause a loss in weight? I am about 5'11", 165 right now, lean. I looked fuller at about 180-200mg/wk until I learned that A) for low shbg men, less is more and B) a lot of urologists don't understand TRT. I titrated...
- htownhomie
- Thread
- Nov 10, 2019
- #dose #fitness #weight
- Replies: 16
- 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