estradiol; lh/fsh; tst; dht; shbg; p4; igf-1

The pharmacological regimen increased E2 levels for more than 24 hours, affecting the HPG axis, LH, FSH, P4, TST, DHT, SHBG, and IGF-1. While E2 had similar effects to longer-term treatments, SHBG levels did not increase. TST and DHT changes could confound the effects of E2. These hormones have...