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New To TRT - Compounded Cream Sides

Hi all, I started trt 3 weeks ago on sub q injections. Unfortunately, due to having mcas, I had severe systemic reactions to cottonseed oil, and castor oil to a lesser extent. Theres only olive oil left to try here in the UK. Theres no compounding pharmacies in Europe that I can find to make T...
- OkAlright90
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- Thursday at 10:05 AM
- absorption t cream via scrotal delivery cream cream base trt cream
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Cream - Hallandale Versa Base vs Empower HRT Base?

I really liked the Empower Hydrogel cream, but unfortunately it was discontinued. Has anyone tried both Hallandale’s Versa base and Empower’s standard cream (HRT base) and have any comparisons?
- HSLD
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- Nov 20, 2024
- cream cream base versa
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- 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