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Just to reiterate - its typically best to go by how you feel rather than just by lab numbers. For example if your E2 is 56 but you have no high E2 symptoms and you feel great, then that might be a good level for you. On the other hand, if you are having definite high E2 symptoms then going with a low dose AI or injecting smaller amounts of T more often would definitely make sense.

[QUOTE="ERO, post: 35181, member: 1210"] Just to reiterate - its typically best to go by how you feel rather than just by lab numbers. For example if your E2 is 56 but you have no high E2 symptoms and you feel great, then that might be a good level for you. On the other hand, if you are having definite high E2 symptoms then going with a low dose AI or injecting smaller amounts of T more often would definitely make sense. [/QUOTE]

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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