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management of E2 and Ferritin

Due to recent diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis and low ferritin level, I need to get off anastrozole and blood donations. I had been doing IM test 60 mg /3.5 days. Dropped it to 50 mg and still needed anastrozole and blood donations. I am thinking of trying SQ and maybe 25 mg / 2 days...
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- Apr 22, 2022
- e2 and ferritin
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- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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contraindications of meds

Going to try and get off TRT. Just started protocol using HCG, Enclomiphene, and Anastrozole. I was just diagnosed this evening with rheumatoid arthritis and the doctor wants to start me on prednisone and methotrexate. Wondering if there are contraindications to using those drugs together...
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- Mar 1, 2022
- enclomiphene prednisone
- Replies: 1
- Forum: hCG, Clomid & Others for Fertility, PCT or Low T
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MCV and RBC test results

Hey there, I was looking for reasoning why my MCV was low (74 fl). RBC is high (6.78 M/uL). Wondering if being on HRT was known to shrink your red blood cells while raising RBC's. Saw a post from someone that had similar results on here but didn't read if this was common or why. Thoughts?
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- Feb 24, 2022
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Coming off TRT- Defy HPTA Reset Protocol

New Defy Protocal: STOP T Cyp BEGIN HCG 500 iu TIW x 2 weeks then stop BEGIN Enclomiphene 25mg by mouth Daily M-F x 12 weeks then stop CONT Anastrozole 0.2 mg twice weekly, discontinue at end of Enclomiphine cycle Your next lab tests are due in 12 weeks Testosterone, Free, Direct with Total...
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- Post #24
- Jan 1, 2021
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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night time pinning

Hey Guys, I looked for the answer to this question and didnt see it, so here it goes. I was talking to my medical practitioner and we were talking about my issues with lack of sleep. The person told me that it might be because I inject at night which will cause insomnia. i have never heard...
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- Oct 25, 2020
- side effects testoserone
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- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Naringin supplement to lower hematocrit

difficult to tell. Besides my hematocrit, my PSA went up to 5.2 in a very short time and so I was taken off the TRT. then everything went back to normal. I asked to go back on T but a lower dose and the clinic (Defy) said I could not without a letter from the urologist stating it was ok for...
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- Post #5
- May 27, 2017
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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disturbing PSA test

So PSA came back 4.3 and urinalysis was negative. Discontinuing TRT as per protocol and have an appointment with a urologist next Tuesday. We will see where this leads
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- Post #16
- Jan 26, 2017
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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disturbing PSA test

Thank you Doctor. I just sent an email to your office asking to pass the PSA info on. My PCP withheld it from my lab work to tell me personally.
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- Post #13
- Jan 17, 2017
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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disturbing PSA test

my PCP who did not prescribe TRT but who ordered the labs talked to the hospital urologist. Urologist told my MD to give me two choices: stop TRT completely and retest in a month, or refer me to urology. going to contact Defy and see what they say. I mentioned that if I stop I will crash and...
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- Post #9
- Jan 17, 2017
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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disturbing PSA test

54 yo. May have ejaculated the night before. I will test again
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- Post #4
- Jan 16, 2017
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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disturbing PSA test

Didnt see anything on PSA so thought I would ask. this is the history: PSA 5.9 01/11/2017 Began TRT 12/04/2016 PSA 1.6 10/31/2016 PSA 1.2 04/10/2015 PSA 1.4 03/01/2014 Any information you can give would be appreciated
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- Jan 16, 2017
- Replies: 17
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Naringin supplement to lower hematocrit

My hematocrit is up and I need a phlebo. but was looking for alternatives. I had heard eating grapefruit can lower hematocrit levels due to a citrus bioflavonoid called Naringin in the grapefruit. So my question is has anyone experimented with taking Naringin on its own? I was looking on...
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- Jan 14, 2017
- Replies: 65
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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gym and TRT question

makes perfect sense. thank you
- Shanem
- Post #8
- Dec 3, 2016
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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gym and TRT question

HA! forgot about that. thank you for response
- Shanem
- Post #7
- Dec 3, 2016
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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gym and TRT question

maybe I am overthinking, but I have a question. I am to inject twice a week (every 3 1/2 days, so one in the morning, one at night). I workout in the mornings, so do I inject before the gym or after? I was thinking that since you get a T spike after working out that maybe it was not the...
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- Dec 2, 2016
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions

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