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Hi guys. Started on trt about a year ago, and initially felt amazing. I have felt worse since January. And over the last couple of months have had anxiety levels that are sometimes unbearable. I have been blaming it on estrogen levels, which were initially dragged too low by Arimidex.

I just had lab drawn , and my testosterone levels are 635, free t 138 E2 35 and SHBG 27. TSH normal and random cortisol 14. However my DHEA-S levels were 1338!! Range 95-530. My HRT doctor had me on DHEA supplementation at 100 mg per day. Is this why I feel like such dirty dogshit?? Feels like I'm having adrenalin dumps throughout the day causing near panic. I've always been high-strung, but this is a different beast than I have ever experienced.

[QUOTE="Supermansings, post: 73381, member: 15785"] Hi guys. Started on trt about a year ago, and initially felt amazing. I have felt worse since January. And over the last couple of months have had anxiety levels that are sometimes unbearable. I have been blaming it on estrogen levels, which were initially dragged too low by Arimidex. I just had lab drawn , and my testosterone levels are 635, free t 138 E2 35 and SHBG 27. TSH normal and random cortisol 14. However my DHEA-S levels were 1338!! Range 95-530. My HRT doctor had me on DHEA supplementation at 100 mg per day. Is this why I feel like such dirty dogshit?? Feels like I'm having adrenalin dumps throughout the day causing near panic. I've always been high-strung, but this is a different beast than I have ever experienced. [/QUOTE]

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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