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The big question is, does it really matter at those doses? Sure HDL drops and it is universal, but does that = significant increase in CAD risk? We don't know esp at doses that are not abusive. Best way to sort that out, get a CT angiogram, if the score is zero go forward with the OX, check it again in a year, then two, then five. If there is no change, in you, it probably doesn't matter. Enjoy QOL or continue to stress out. We're all going to die, just depends on how you want to get there.

[QUOTE="Wilson7, post: 251945, member: 39729"] The big question is, does it really matter at those doses? Sure HDL drops and it is universal, but does that = significant increase in CAD risk? We don't know esp at doses that are not abusive. Best way to sort that out, get a CT angiogram, if the score is zero go forward with the OX, check it again in a year, then two, then five. If there is no change, in you, it probably doesn't matter. Enjoy QOL or continue to stress out. We're all going to die, just depends on how you want to get there. [/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