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    Weight gain while running calorie deficit

    Intra-muscular water retention would explain it, as could refill of glycogen stores if you were low to start with. Also note that unless you are actually testing your metabolic rate with a device for that purpose (Breezing unit?) then you don't really know if you are in a deficit. If you want to...
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    Variable-resistance training

    I take bands to the gym and use chains(which I prefer) at home. Bands seem like they would be cumbersome with most machines.
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    Variable-resistance training

    I have used chains or band for years on all my press exercises with great benefit. I think it is one of the few free lunches in strength training. I really notice when I travel and can't use my normal equipment how much I lose in the top range of the movement. Nautilus machines are also a form...
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    HCG + Clomid or HCG only ?

    I'll be interested in other's thought on this however, I can say that when I took clomid alone, 25mg twice a week or 12mg every other day was the most I could tolerate without getting similar symptoms to what you have. Some people do not do well with higher doses. I also found that to drop the...
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    Can we talk about low dose daily tadalifil

    Great point, and I'm struggling to remember any correlation in the health world that was supported by at least one mechanism, that didn't turn out to be (at least partially) causation. Correction: I should have said "valid mechanism". Healthy user effected generated invalid correlations and a...
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    Can we talk about low dose daily tadalifil

    IMO we don't need any more "proof" than we already have. There seems to be no argument that NO is positive for the CV system in normal amounts, and PDE5i's indirectly increase it by delaying it's breakdown. Decisions are about risk/reward and cost/benefit, and the PDE5i's are some of the most...
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    Can we talk about low dose daily tadalifil

    Hydrogen and NO are different things. Cialis works by delaying the breakdown of NO, so having more NO is desirable with or without cialis.
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    Can we talk about low dose daily tadalifil

    Yes, although I don't take the NO every day.
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    Can we talk about low dose daily tadalifil

    Yes, there is another thread on it here about it, but it seems like a must-do to me. I have pointed out many times that the PDEi5 family is vastly superior to statins for heart health. You might also want to try Nitric Oxide lozenges ( I use n1o1) and something in the growth hormone family...
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    Testosterone Pills Are Here. Why Are Guys Still Injecting?

    Another factor is simply lack of a significant number of symptom/performance reports on forums like this one. Lack of reports about combination with other compounds like nandrolone and oxandrolone would be another reason. If someone benefits from nandrolone for joint issues, that is a much more...
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    Blood pressure

    Potassium supplementation is my step one for any BP issues. Make sure you're not low on cardio, magnesium or Salt either. Note that cold weather alone can raise BP.
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    Kyzatrex vs Maximus Native T

    Then how is it different from Test-No-Ester or Test-Suspension other than being orally delivered?
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    Kyzatrex vs Maximus Native T

    I thought they were the same thing? Maximus has done a bit of a disservice IMO with the "Native T" terminology.
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    Peptide suppliers

    I have never had a bad experience with them or seen bad experiences reported, except for someone who thought they might have gotten bad semaglutide. There are no certainties in life, but they are very good.
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    High hematocrit

    Another factor is variation for unknown causes. My HCT was in the 40's for years, and then jumped into the low 50's for no reason I could firmly identify, and then it eventually dropped back down into the 40's, again for no obvious reason (although better pre-test hydration may have played a...
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TRT Hormone Predictor

Predict estradiol, DHT, and free testosterone levels based on total testosterone

⚠️ Medical Disclaimer

This tool provides predictions based on statistical models and should NOT replace professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your TRT protocol.

ℹ️ Input Parameters

Normal range: 300-1000 ng/dL

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Enter your total testosterone value to see predictions

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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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