Started T cream:

I’ve never heard of absorbing 60-70% of a cream. Defy says 10% on their website.

Well, 2.5hrs after dosing with 50mg to the balls shows TT at 1051, FT 23.3, Estradiol 53, DHT 394, SHGB 52.4, IGF-1 went from 135 to 219.

I would say I'm absorbing way more than 10%, Please keep in mind I'm applying to the balls which indeed has a higher absorption rate.
 
Are you compounding your own?

No I use a local pharmacy

I get mine from Empower Pharmacy. I have no idea what you mean by which base do we use??

There are different bases (the type of cream the testosterone is mixed with) such as Lipoderm, Versabase, Atrevis. Atrevis is a newer base that is made specifically for men on TRT to deliver more testosterone through the skin.

https://www.pccarx.com/products/PCCA-ATREVIS-HYDROGEL®/30-4986/PROPRIETARYBASES
 

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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

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