I've been on TRT for around 7 months total, the last few months on an increased dose of 200mg cypionate per week (100mg 2x per week.) I just had my DHT tested for the first time. Result:
DHT 816 (Range: 112-955 pg/ml)
So I'm within the reference range, but right near the top. I have noticed a big increase in body hair, particularly on my back and upper arms, since increasing my testosterone dosage. I also think (but am not 100% sure yet) that I'm noticing some thinning along the front of my hairline. Obviously I don't want this to happen.
To complicate matters, I've recently (after the blood was drawn for this DHT test) added HCG to my protocol. I understand this can increase test and e2. I assume it also increases DHT?
Could a DHT level of 816 cause hair loss?
Would cutting down my testosterone dose be the best move here to reduce DHT and stop hair loss?
