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Is splitting the dose really necessary?

I’ve been on TRT for nearly 5 years and have tried everything - started at once per week, went to bi-weekly, 3x, EOD, E3D, Every day, subq / IM, AI/No AI. All the changes were to try to prevent high hematocrit and Estrogen, which are prone to run high in me. Well, every protocol ended up the...
- JimGainz
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- May 3, 2022
- weekly dosing
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Dialing in dosing: "Bottom-up" vs. "Top-down"?

Hi guys, so after a few REALLY miserable days I got my blood drawn today for the doctors 6-week follow up. He is absolutely inexperienced and put me on a really shitty protocol (discussed in other threads) of 125mg/E2W. I've managed to convince him via email to at least agree to weekly...
- krm
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- Oct 15, 2018
- dose dose recommendations weekly dosing
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Most common total weekly dose for cypionate/enanthate

I wanted to get some feedback from members on what dosage range is the most widely used. 60-80mg 80-100mg 100-120mg 120mg and up Not concerned with the frequency, just the total 7 day amount.
- sh1973
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- Mar 11, 2018
- Replies: 38
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions

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