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TRT and desensitization to stimulants

Has anyone noticed that while on TRT they have become less responsive to stimulants? during my 11 plus years on TRT, I have become almost immune to any kind of stimulant. I never abused any stims either, I just feel like I got more desensitized. I guess it coincides with my depression and...
- BillyJ03z
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- Apr 18, 2022
- stimulants trt
- Replies: 18
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Will yohimbine affect lab results?

I'm getting total, free and E2 checked tomorrow. I have missed two workouts in a row and want to try to fit a workout in immediately after getting the blood drawn. I usually take yohimbine about two hours before exercise, so I would be taking it about 1.5 hours before bloods. Is there any...
- Deleted member 42882
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- Sep 19, 2021
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Intuiv aka Guanfacine??????? Non-stimulant ADHD dopamine agonist

I was talking to my doctor about lack of motivation due to no available stimulants to get me going hard in the gym... I have taken Modafinil in the past but it took about 300 to 400 mg's to get an effect which felt like old-school ephedra but I'd end up awake for a few days... and then it...
- BillyJ03z
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- Jun 12, 2019
- cns dopamine energy stimulants
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- Forum: Nutrition and Supplements
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Stimulants, Nootropics, Tyrosine, motivation, dopamine depletion, etc.....

I was an avid Ephedra (ma huang) user in the past for many years and I remember sometime in 2008/9 it just stopped working for me... I never abused it, only used on work out days and used only just before a workout (never took through out the day)... What I loved about Ma huang was the focus...
- BillyJ03z
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- Sep 29, 2018
- stimulants
- Replies: 3
- Forum: When TRT Is Not Enough (ED, Libido, & More)
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Elevated Resting Heart Rate - What to do?

Any advice on a prolonged elevated resting heart rate? When I say prolonged, I'm referring to, it's been elevated for years (at least 4+). My resting heart rate when checked is in the 90s and often above 100. I don't have any issues that I notice from an elevated heart rate. I do know from...
- entreleader77
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- May 1, 2018
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management

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