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Remember, with the exception of Dr. Justin Saya, Defy's medical director, none of us are physicians. To test, or not test, on the basis of what "we" can tell you, given only a snapshot of your labwork and a brief, general discussion of your symptoms, would be to put too much faith in the collective wisdom of the Forum. I'd urge you to pursue the question and test. You will have put your mind to rest.

Keep us posted.

[QUOTE="CoastWatcher, post: 57096, member: 2624"] Remember, with the exception of Dr. Justin Saya, Defy's medical director, none of us are physicians. To test, or not test, on the basis of what "we" can tell you, given only a snapshot of your labwork and a brief, general discussion of your symptoms, would be to put too much faith in the collective wisdom of the Forum. I'd urge you to pursue the question and test. You will have put your mind to rest. Keep us posted. [/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