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I feel like I should explain why my does is so high in comparison to yours guys.

When I started TRT at 28 years old (33 now), I didn't consult with a doctor and decided to just try out some reasonable dose. I opted for a higher value (a bit under 200mg / week) because I had 10+ years of hipogonadism / hyperprolactimia / delayed puberty / various mental issues behind me and wanted to compensate for it and get as big of a mental boost as possible provided blood work and pressure were great.

Since this has been the case, I haven't felt the need to lower it. Also one very silly reason, with just 50mg shots, 1ml syringe is mostly empty which always looks a bit weird to me.

I might lower my dose in the future however since I feel like the cons outweigh the pros now. I already pushed my masculinization to its limit (my voice lowered a lot, I grew full beard) [although I mostly cared about the mental aspect I do admit it's a nice bonus] and now I'm only getting back hair and dryer skin from this excess of androgens. And perhaps some edge in bodybuilding. Having more DHT in comparison to good baseline doesn't seem more beneficial for your psyche and might be even detrimental for your social life I feel like.

<blockquote data-quote="xorton" data-source="post: 257677" data-attributes="member: 19116">I feel like I should explain why my does is so high in comparison to yours guys.When I started TRT at 28 years old (33 now), I didn&#039;t consult with a doctor and decided to just try out some reasonable dose. I opted for a higher value (a bit under 200mg / week) because I had 10+ years of hipogonadism / hyperprolactimia / delayed puberty / various mental issues behind me and wanted to compensate for it and get as big of a mental boost as possible provided blood work and pressure were great.Since this has been the case, I haven&#039;t felt the need to lower it. Also one very silly reason, with just 50mg shots, 1ml syringe is mostly empty which always looks a bit weird to me.I might lower my dose in the future however since I feel like the cons outweigh the pros now. I already pushed my masculinization to its limit (my voice lowered a lot, I grew full beard) [although I mostly cared about the mental aspect I do admit it&#039;s a nice bonus] and now I&#039;m only getting back hair and dryer skin from this excess of androgens. And perhaps some edge in bodybuilding. Having more DHT in comparison to good baseline doesn&#039;t seem more beneficial for your psyche and might be even detrimental for your social life I feel like.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="xorton, post: 257677, member: 19116"] I feel like I should explain why my does is so high in comparison to yours guys. When I started TRT at 28 years old (33 now), I didn't consult with a doctor and decided to just try out some reasonable dose. I opted for a higher value (a bit under 200mg / week) because I had 10+ years of hipogonadism / hyperprolactimia / delayed puberty / various mental issues behind me and wanted to compensate for it and get as big of a mental boost as possible provided blood work and pressure were great. Since this has been the case, I haven't felt the need to lower it. Also one very silly reason, with just 50mg shots, 1ml syringe is mostly empty which always looks a bit weird to me. I might lower my dose in the future however since I feel like the cons outweigh the pros now. I already pushed my masculinization to its limit (my voice lowered a lot, I grew full beard) [although I mostly cared about the mental aspect I do admit it's a nice bonus] and now I'm only getting back hair and dryer skin from this excess of androgens. And perhaps some edge in bodybuilding. Having more DHT in comparison to good baseline doesn't seem more beneficial for your psyche and might be even detrimental for your social life I feel like. [/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