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Doctor visit today

I’m new to the group and this is my first (probably of many ) questions. I’m currently not on trt I’m trying to get my primary doctor to prescribe my trt protocol. However she told me today that opioids lower testosterone, cause I was an addicted to percasets and currently clean. So that’s part...
- Kramer0609
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- Feb 26, 2020
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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TRT Halves Risk of Death in Opiod Users

A new study reaffirms the benefits of TRT, at least among opioid users. The article says: There may be mortality, musculoskeletal and cardiovascular benefits from testosterone therapy among men with low testosterone due to opioid use, according to findings published in JAMA Network Open. Jasuja...
- Jinzang
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- Dec 18, 2019
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- Replies: 0
- Forum: Testosterone and Men's Health Articles
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Trt and suboxone (specifically)

So I made sure to look if anyone has posted about this before, was unable to find anything about suboxone. I saw people post about opioids but not suboxone. I actually couldn’t find a lot on the internet either. I’m just wondering if there are people on here who are on testosterone therapy and...
- Zooulie12
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- Jan 16, 2019
- opiates suboxone trt testosterone
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Nearing 3rd month of TRT and feel like I am backsliding

A little back story here. Began TRT in December of 2016 with my PCP. I was on 200mg every 2 weeks, for the first 3 injections (6 weeks), then 200mg once per month. Reddit helped me see this protocol was horrible, and PCP refused to budge. Since the pharmacy kept refilling me with 2 X 200mg 1ml...
- cja
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- Mar 3, 2017
- Replies: 12
- 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