testosteone labs

Vince's Labs from 4/15/24

My protocol, 16 mg of testosterone cypionate daily, 500 iu of hcg every third day and no AI. Pregnenolone 10 mg and 10 mg of DHEA. My last injection before labs, about 27 1/2 hrs. Labs are from LabCorp. I lowered my dhea from 25 mg to 10 mg daily, it may have lowered my E2. Used black cumin...
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- May 7, 2024
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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