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Stopping TRT protocol

I have been researching how to stop TRT and I came across a video on Youtube which states the following: 1) Stop the Testosterone and give it time for the esters to clear the system 2) Start HCG for about 6 weeks and test labs to see if LH/FSH is getting stimulated 3) If LH/FSH stimulated then...
- BillyJ03z
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- Mar 18, 2022
- getting off trt stop trt
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Getting ready to stop TRT.... What do I need to know?

Ok, guys I am coming to the end of the journey of TRT... I have been on since 2010 and I never ever felt optimal, always feeling "meh", libido "meh", sleep horrible, up and down E2/DHT and now thinning hair (yay!)... I'm a low SHBG guy and I have been on Test Cyp and Prop variation of dosing...
- BillyJ03z
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- Dec 15, 2021
- coming off trt pct stop trt stopping trt trt
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Just diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea

Hey again! So, The title says it all. My wife heard me a about a month ago stop breathing while I was a sleep, I took a home study and after 3 nights of testing I got this diagnosis. Questions: 1) I don't know if I had this before starting TRT. Is TRT the cause? <--I doubt it 2) Was the...
- CSI007
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- Aug 30, 2018
- diagnosed sleep apnea stop trt trt
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
Recovery of sperm production following testosterone replacement or anabolic steroids

The use of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) for hypogonadism continues to rise, particularly in younger men who may wish to remain fertile. Concurrently, awareness of a more pervasive use of anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) within the general population has been appreciated. Both TRT and...
- Nelson Vergel
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- Feb 27, 2016
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- Forum: Clinical Use of Anabolics and Hormones

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