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Go to a different labcorp. In my area, I can go to 4 different labcorps within 10 miles.

I have had at least 50 blood draws with no problems, most of the time it's the same phlebotomist as that labcorp is only 3 miles from my house. I usually go around 10:00 AM on weekdays.

Rarely, it hurts more than usual, like 1 out of 20 times.

Also, with most lab draw orders, I don't actually have to go to labcorp, other labs honor the same order. I have taken ACL blood test orders to labcorp ,though i have never tried to take a labcorp order to ACL It's worth asking if you want to change lab draw sites.

[QUOTE="DragonBits, post: 170398, member: 18023"] Go to a different labcorp. In my area, I can go to 4 different labcorps within 10 miles. I have had at least [B]50 blood draws with no problems[/B], most of the time it's the same phlebotomist as that labcorp is only 3 miles from my house. I usually go around 10:00 AM on weekdays. Rarely, it hurts more than usual, like 1 out of 20 times. Also, with most lab draw orders, I don't actually have to go to labcorp, other labs honor the same order. I have taken ACL blood test orders to labcorp ,though i have never tried to take a labcorp order to ACL It's worth asking if you want to change lab draw sites. [/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