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Way back in 2019 when I stopped TRT the first time, my decline in health was very gradual over an 8 month period. My erectile strength took 8 months to decline and eventually cease altogether. The common denominator back then was an ever increasing fasting glucose.

Back then I was still eating sh** food and not exercising at all. Not so now and that’s why I’m seeing results. If I spend the day eating all the wrong foods, my resting heart rate increases to about 100 from the low 70’s.

[QUOTE="Systemlord, post: 290403, member: 15832"] Way back in 2019 when I stopped TRT the first time, my decline in health was very gradual over an 8 month period. My erectile strength took 8 months to decline and eventually cease altogether. The common denominator back then was an ever increasing fasting glucose. Back then I was still eating sh** food and not exercising at all. Not so now and that’s why I’m seeing results. If I spend the day eating all the wrong foods, my resting heart rate increases to about 100 from the low 70’s. [/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