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I will tell you that when I was over 1100 I didn't feel any better but I did start to notice side effects. Ache on my back and more hair on back and arms. Couldn't get more hair to grown on my head.... oh no cant do that.... LOL. Now that I am back down those side effects have reduced a lot.

I am 50 and at 8.89 so just under 900 and feel great. I take .25 twice a week by injection and no HCG or estrogen blockers. when I was higher i was on .5 twice a week which was due to a miss-communication between me and doctor. He wanted me on .5 for the week.

Bodybuilders take more than just testosterone to get their huge gains and they pay a big price for it. TRT is to get you to optimal levels not turn you into Phil Heath or Lance Armstrong...

[QUOTE="SoCalSurfer, post: 19280, member: 268"] I will tell you that when I was over 1100 I didn't feel any better but I did start to notice side effects. Ache on my back and more hair on back and arms. Couldn't get more hair to grown on my head.... oh no cant do that.... LOL. Now that I am back down those side effects have reduced a lot. I am 50 and at 8.89 so just under 900 and feel great. I take .25 twice a week by injection and no HCG or estrogen blockers. when I was higher i was on .5 twice a week which was due to a miss-communication between me and doctor. He wanted me on .5 for the week. Bodybuilders take more than just testosterone to get their huge gains and they pay a big price for it. TRT is to get you to optimal levels not turn you into Phil Heath or Lance Armstrong... [/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