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Questions re. finding the optimal dose and testing

I started TRT 7 days ago. My prescription is for 150 mg (0.75 ml) of Testosterone 20% Gel. I started with a lower dose of 50 mg for the first few days and then increased to 100 mg. I plan to reach the full dose in a few days. I have already noticed improved insulin sensitivity which is very...
- alsi33
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- Feb 7, 2024
- optimal dose
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Pregnenolone makes high dose Testosterone tolerable

Skip to 2:00 Dave Lee explains that a Pregnenolone deficiency doesn't allow for higher testosterone dosages to be tolerated. Supplementing Pregnenolone is an easy fix instead of lowering your testosterone levels.
- Zibernet
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- Jun 29, 2021
- optimal dose pregnenolone
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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HCG and frequency

Hello everyone, I’m creating this thread to see what the members who use HCG have found to be the most optimal frequency for injections as well as dosing. I know that there is a lot of variation between individuals but I wanted to see if there is a common trend. 1. If you are currently using...
- liftingheavy220
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- Oct 25, 2019
- frequency hcg optimal dose optimisation
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Metformin and Finding an Optimal Dosage

I've been reading a lot about Metformin on this forum. I'm impressed with what I've read and I've decided to give it a shot. I started with 500mg ER once per day. Felt maybe a tiny bit better. Then jumped to 500mg EG twice per day (1000mg per day total). I feel fine on this higher dosage...
- Daniel Williams
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- Jul 7, 2018
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Health & Wellness

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