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Systemlord,
Thank you for the response.

While I agree with you, it is difficult to change things up alot due to not many docs in my area that deal with this type of thing. Ive looked at Defy and due to cost it is prohibitive.

Since I will be taking over my injections via sub Q do you think I should reduce my doseage?

Quite honestly I may have set my expectations too high when I started all of this. When I started with test my level was 267. Low but not terribly low. When I first started with the shots they were 200mg once every two weeks and that was worse. It was my suggestion to the doc to go to the 100mg once a week. I felt marginally better but not good enough to meet my expectations.

Im so close to just dumping the treatment, let my body normalize and see where im at then.

[QUOTE="Gunner@1911, post: 280985, member: 46196"] Systemlord, Thank you for the response. While I agree with you, it is difficult to change things up alot due to not many docs in my area that deal with this type of thing. Ive looked at Defy and due to cost it is prohibitive. Since I will be taking over my injections via sub Q do you think I should reduce my doseage? Quite honestly I may have set my expectations too high when I started all of this. When I started with test my level was 267. Low but not terribly low. When I first started with the shots they were 200mg once every two weeks and that was worse. It was my suggestion to the doc to go to the 100mg once a week. I felt marginally better but not good enough to meet my expectations. Im so close to just dumping the treatment, let my body normalize and see where im at then. [/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