trt e2 estrogen management

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Stubborn Chest Fat! (despite low overall fat)

I have had unusually high chest fat since I was in my 20's! It has been quite embarrassing most of my life, I'm in my 50's now. My father also had it. My TRT doc says it's not gyno, just fat. My body fat is overall very low, about 11 percent. I can see my abs a bit, yet the chest fat is still...
- Fisher
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- Mar 20, 2018
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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HCG dosage question

I am considering using HCG, but have found conflicting data on the dosages. Can anyone help? Thanks Steve
- Stephen
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- Sep 14, 2016
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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How can I manage E2- estradiol without the sensitive lab test?

I live in a part of the world where mass spectrometer testing of blood samples is very rare, only in the top research labs. All my TRT has been based for years on the only test available here- immunoassay. I have recently read in the stickies here is not a reliable test for men. My doctors had...
- Fisher
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- Jul 24, 2016
- Replies: 9
- 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