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Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
Blood Test Discussion
After 8 weeks on TRT - do these numbers look ok?
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<blockquote data-quote="Cataceous" data-source="post: 239551" data-attributes="member: 38109"><p>The inflammatory effect I was referring to is reflected in an increase in C-reactive protein. Immunoassay-based estradiol tests tend to be cross-reactive to CRP. Normally CRP is low enough for this interference to be negligible. But when CRP is elevated then estradiol results may be falsely elevated. You could test CRP when you next have lab work to rule out this interference. I don't know if those drugs you mention have effects on aromatase.</p><p></p><p>Although I'm doubtful, it is at least possible that higher DHEA and PREG could contribute to higher estradiol. Studies on DHEA supplementation are mixed on that—and I don't think any of them looked at the altered hormonal environment of TRT.</p><p></p><p>I'm uncertain what effect the delay in testing would have on your blood sample. You'll get a better idea with subsequent tests, even if dosing and other parameters vary. I always remind myself to never have too much confidence in the results of a single test.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Cataceous, post: 239551, member: 38109"] The inflammatory effect I was referring to is reflected in an increase in C-reactive protein. Immunoassay-based estradiol tests tend to be cross-reactive to CRP. Normally CRP is low enough for this interference to be negligible. But when CRP is elevated then estradiol results may be falsely elevated. You could test CRP when you next have lab work to rule out this interference. I don't know if those drugs you mention have effects on aromatase. Although I'm doubtful, it is at least possible that higher DHEA and PREG could contribute to higher estradiol. Studies on DHEA supplementation are mixed on that—and I don't think any of them looked at the altered hormonal environment of TRT. I'm uncertain what effect the delay in testing would have on your blood sample. You'll get a better idea with subsequent tests, even if dosing and other parameters vary. I always remind myself to never have too much confidence in the results of a single test. [/QUOTE]
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Blood Test Discussion
After 8 weeks on TRT - do these numbers look ok?
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