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Blood work questions: Decently high Free T but Low Total T?

Cool. Any other tests I should get while im at it? Prolactin, cortisol, etc?
- halj77
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- Jul 27, 2018
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Blood work questions: Decently high Free T but Low Total T?

Thanks. Full thyroid panel coming soon. Will update once I get it.
- halj77
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- Jul 27, 2018
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Blood work questions: Decently high Free T but Low Total T?

31 year old male. Have been having low T symptoms for the past 8 months or so (gaining body fat easily despite working out and eating clean, harder to put on muscle, lack of libido, fatigue, motivation issues). I am 5'10" 190 lbs, pretty athletic, not fat but decently muscular. Diet is good...
- halj77
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- Jul 26, 2018
- Replies: 7
- 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