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I am very thin as well and hair loss has been the number one deterrent for me beginning TRT.
I did some clomid and peptide cycles under a doctor’s care. It effected my bloodwork but not my symptoms.
Currently, I’m 3 weeks into HCG which I’m trying (under a doctor’s care) to see if I get symptom relief. Based on my blood, he didn’t seem to think HCG would help much and wanted me to begin Testosterone Cypionate.
I’ve never injected test before. I didn’t want to start it because I didn’t want to risk going bald, even though I my hair at 40.
HCG doesn’t seem to be helping much but I do know it will help the boys for when I ever decide to take the test.
I have my children already do fertility isn’t an issue.
I also want to explore micro dosing the test if I can find a good protocol.
Either way, I feel pretty desperate at the moment and am looking to feel better.
I do have a history of depression and anxiety but am not on any of the meds that cause ED and Libido issues.
I just feel really weak.
Thinking about getting my cortisol levels checked next.

<blockquote data-quote="jdylan423" data-source="post: 159917" data-attributes="member: 14451">I am very thin as well and hair loss has been the number one deterrent for me beginning TRT. I did some clomid and peptide cycles under a doctor’s care. It effected my bloodwork but not my symptoms.Currently, I’m 3 weeks into HCG which I’m trying (under a doctor’s care) to see if I get symptom relief. Based on my blood, he didn’t seem to think HCG would help much and wanted me to begin Testosterone Cypionate.I’ve never injected test before. I didn’t want to start it because I didn’t want to risk going bald, even though I my hair at 40. HCG doesn’t seem to be helping much but I do know it will help the boys for when I ever decide to take the test. I have my children already do fertility isn’t an issue. I also want to explore micro dosing the test if I can find a good protocol.Either way, I feel pretty desperate at the moment and am looking to feel better. I do have a history of depression and anxiety but am not on any of the meds that cause ED and Libido issues. I just feel really weak.Thinking about getting my cortisol levels checked next.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="jdylan423, post: 159917, member: 14451"] I am very thin as well and hair loss has been the number one deterrent for me beginning TRT. I did some clomid and peptide cycles under a doctor’s care. It effected my bloodwork but not my symptoms. Currently, I’m 3 weeks into HCG which I’m trying (under a doctor’s care) to see if I get symptom relief. Based on my blood, he didn’t seem to think HCG would help much and wanted me to begin Testosterone Cypionate. I’ve never injected test before. I didn’t want to start it because I didn’t want to risk going bald, even though I my hair at 40. HCG doesn’t seem to be helping much but I do know it will help the boys for when I ever decide to take the test. I have my children already do fertility isn’t an issue. I also want to explore micro dosing the test if I can find a good protocol. Either way, I feel pretty desperate at the moment and am looking to feel better. I do have a history of depression and anxiety but am not on any of the meds that cause ED and Libido issues. I just feel really weak. Thinking about getting my cortisol levels checked next. [/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