Factors You Should Consider Before Starting Testosterone Replacement


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From the referenced content below which states these factors affect your testosterone levels, I was greatly violating most of them. Is it possible I should have fixed these before starting TRT? i wonder how much of an impact these could really have.

How Much can These Factors Affect Someone?


i have been on TRT for 8 months and am wondering if I should stop now and see where my base is since I've corrected all of the below now (i already started tapering 2 weeks)

Summary



  1. Drink water from glass or stainless steel and avoid plastic Tupperware.

  2. Avoid soy like the plague.

  3. Limit your alcohol consumption.

  4. Drink vodka on special occasions instead of beer.

  5. Sleep eight hours at night in a dark room.

  6. Eliminate stress when possible. Meditate, practice yoga, laugh and
    hang out with people who make you happy.

  7. Decrease your body fat.

  8. Eat foods rich in zinc.

  9. Eat healthy fats from the sources listed above

  10. Think about sex and openly discuss any issues with your partner.


I was drinking lots of water from plastic bottles (that were sitting in my car), consuming soy products for protein content, drinking lots of beer, often stressed, low zinc diet, avoiding healthy fats (i.e. only consume in dairy/meats and my flaxseed oil supplement) and rarely thinking of sex.
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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.

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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

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