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ipi,

First let me welcome you to EM.

Second please read this to know what blood tests that should be run.

https://www.excelmale.com/forum/showthread.php?3488-Blood-Tests-Needed-Before-and-During-Testosterone-Replacement-Therapy

That is the basics, Chris may suggest others but the above is a good starting point.

Tom

[QUOTE="Tom Larabee, post: 23165, member: 76"] ipi, First let me welcome you to EM. Second please read this to know what blood tests that should be run. [url]https://www.excelmale.com/forum/showthread.php?3488-Blood-Tests-Needed-Before-and-During-Testosterone-Replacement-Therapy[/url] That is the basics, Chris may suggest others but the above is a good starting point. Tom [/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