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I was 180mg/week broken up into m/w/f no AI.

I was starting to feel like warmed over shit. I suspect my E2 was high, as on 150mg it was low 40s. My test was increased because we dropped hcg

Before starting TRT my SHBG was low

I changed my protocol to a lower weekly dose, given everyday. I currently pin 20mg/day for a total of 140 mg/week. Rationale was low SHBG, I would benefit more from smaller, more frequent. I didn't want to change it without consulting defy but at 180mg/60mg(mwf) my heart felt like it was going to jump out of my chest and I was going to be out weeks anyway until I could get an appointment.

I have a consult coming up here in a few weeks. This new protocol has been running for at least 3-4 weeks.

And here she is, free t is way above normal, 904 total and 62 E2. My only symptom is sometimes I sleep like shit

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[QUOTE="PushrodV8, post: 121910, member: 18407"] I was 180mg/week broken up into m/w/f no AI. I was starting to feel like warmed over shit. I suspect my E2 was high, as on 150mg it was low 40s. My test was increased because we dropped hcg Before starting TRT my SHBG was low I changed my protocol to a lower weekly dose, given everyday. I currently pin 20mg/day for a total of 140 mg/week. Rationale was low SHBG, I would benefit more from smaller, more frequent. I didn't want to change it without consulting defy but at 180mg/60mg(mwf) my heart felt like it was going to jump out of my chest and I was going to be out weeks anyway until I could get an appointment. I have a consult coming up here in a few weeks. This new protocol has been running for at least 3-4 weeks. And here she is, free t is way above normal, 904 total and 62 E2. My only symptom is sometimes I sleep like shit [URL='https://ibb.co/kvUUKp'][IMG]https://preview.ibb.co/nbo0QU/1.png[/IMG][/URL] [URL='https://ibb.co/dkw9Kp'][IMG]https://preview.ibb.co/kx25s9/2.png[/IMG][/URL] [/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