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Thank you. This is very helpful. I did not know Lyrica/pregabalin could significantly increase prolactin like that. Before starting TRT, Defy had me try clomid therapy and my prolactin was tested once during that phase back in 2017 (6.1 ng/mL), but hasn't been tested since. I'm not sure that's a good baseline, but I'll still have it tested and see where it is. I won't talk with Dr. Saya again until March or April of next year, but I could get it tested through DiscountedLabs sooner.

[QUOTE="Esq, post: 213025, member: 15250"] Thank you. This is very helpful. I did not know Lyrica/pregabalin could significantly increase prolactin like that. Before starting TRT, Defy had me try clomid therapy and my prolactin was tested once during that phase back in 2017 (6.1 ng/mL), but hasn't been tested since. I'm not sure that's a good baseline, but I'll still have it tested and see where it is. I won't talk with Dr. Saya again until March or April of next year, but I could get it tested through DiscountedLabs sooner. [/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