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Why does 100mg oral pregnenolone spike my libido beyond belief?

Hey guys, I’ve been on TRT for 7 years. I am on 200mg of test cyp EW split in 2 shots (Monday and Thursday). No HCG, no AI. Last bloods were 8 weeks ago. TT was 1100, E2 sensitive 40. I forgot what my SHBG was but I was right in the middle. I feel good here. Recently, I’ve been experimenting...
- Medicwithachub
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- Oct 10, 2022
- pregnenolone dhea pregnenolone low pregnenolone progesterone questions on trt
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- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
Pregnenolone/Progesterone cream half life?

does anyone have an idea of what could the half life of a couponed Pregnenolone or Progesterone cream be?
- Gianluca
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- Nov 14, 2021
- cream pharmacokinetic pregnenolone progesterone
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- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
100mg Pregnenolone Cream did not raise my Progesterone

I just wanted to share my experiment with Pregnenolone Cream Vs Micronized Capsule. Last year 100mg of Micronized Pregnenolone in Capsule, raised my Progesterone to .8 on a scale .0 to .5 (LabCorp). This had eliminated all my "E2" symptoms, and improved my acne and anxiety. Yet many reported a...
- Gianluca
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- Jan 27, 2021
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- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
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Progesterone??

I was wondering when and if progesterone should be tested for while on TRT? Don't recall ever being tested for it. I've read numerous articles where men can benefit from using the hormone especially in libido and ED which I have issues with. Appreciate any feedback on this as I am interested. Joe
- Smokin Joe
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- Mar 27, 2020
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- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
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Been prescribed high strength Test cream w/ Pregnenolone + Progesterone - fertility?

Hi guys, I've just been prescribed some Testosterone cream (100mg) with Pregnenolone (50mg) + Progesterone (25mg) - 1x daily. At first I questioned the cream based treatment but my Doctor said it's a very high quality cream, absorption is excellent and 90% of his patients use it with great...
- FinnMcCool
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- Dec 22, 2017
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- 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