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Pre-TRT Protocol: Thoughts?

I won't share all my labs, but just the ones my doc and I are looking at and his suggested protocol for your feedback. Protocol for the next 4-6 weeks B12:500-1000 mcg per day. Sublingual no later than 12pm I am experimenting first with the right kind of B12. 1000 mcg of Methyl is too much...
- JYD21
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- May 23, 2022
- bloodwork pretrt
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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TRT lowers SHBG

My TRT SHBG is 16 which is kinda low. I've read TRT lowers SHBG, but by how much? Is is possible my natural SHBG is around 16? I don't have bloodwork that measured SHBG pre TRT
- waterbottle1258@tutanota.
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- Apr 4, 2022
- blood analysis low shbg pretrt shbg
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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High Albumin&SHBG , Free T calculation?

This is my most recent bloodwork (Pre TRT), can you help me understand the result for the bloodwork and calculators? I think I am on the lower end, but I might be wrong. The symptoms that I am experiencing are lower libido, low quality erection, brain fog, mild anxiety (occasional but its...
- calmcalmcalm
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- Sep 4, 2020
- high albumin high shbg low free t pretrt
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Help with Lab result (high albumin&shbg) and free T calculation

This is Pre TRT bloodwork, can you help me understand these result? I think I am on the lower end but I am not sure. I tried putting it in a different calculators but I get different results, also does anyone know what their range is?
- calmcalmcalm
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- Sep 3, 2020
- bloodwork pretrt
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion

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