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5 Months in...

Hello All, My name is Steve. I started TRT about 5 months ago and am trying to wrap my head around what my most recent blood testing results are telling me. First of all I am 33, have struggled with my weight for most of my adult life. I would be categorized as obese. I am 6' 2", currently 320...
- Redbeard
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- Feb 21, 2023
- bloodwork questions estradiol new to trt
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- Forum: Introductions
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Primary or Secondary?

I am trying to figure out if i am primary or secondary... My LH is 3.54 and my FSH is 1.46 Ive read up a lot on treatment, protocols etc... but was just curious if i'm primary or secondary? I've had 5 years of low T bloodwork, and at 41, assume i'll probably be better off to just take the...
- IndyColts18to88
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- May 25, 2022
- new to trt opinions primary or secondary questions
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Feeling out the waters on current protocol

Hello all, Just received a new protocol and goes as follows: once a week inject IM 0.75 Cypionate and every other day 1 pill Clomiphene. Also, added Sermorelin daily at night 0.2ml. Been on the Sermorelin for about two and half months. Have not seen any weight loss or muscle gain on the...
- [email protected]
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- Feb 13, 2021
- new to trt
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Advice on low dose daily testosterone

Hello all, new member but have been reading on here for a while. I have been getting annual bloodwork done for quite some time, and my TT and FT have both been hovering in the low range for a few years... I'm 6'4" 270lbs (have a lifting background but definitely need to lose about 40lbs) and...
- IndyColts18to88
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- Oct 30, 2020
- advice dialy injections dose new to trt
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Blood lab results, input needed

Hello all... I got my yearly blood labs back today and am looking for some input... From what I've been reading online, it looks like i'm secondary? FSH is 1.46 LH is 3.54 Total T is 269 ng/dl Free T is 57 pg/ml SHBG is 23 D3 is 27 Free T4 1.01 ng/dl TSH 1.96 uIU/ml PSA .8 ng/ml...
- LukeAndrews39
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- Aug 6, 2020
- labs need advice new to trt
- Replies: 18
- 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