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  1. A

    Low progesterone? Frustrated. Thinking of pulling the plug on TRT for good.

    I had labs done recently. I ran progesterone for the first time in years. All of my labs were relatively good, but my progesterone was completely undetectable, <0.1.
  2. W

    6 months on TRT - No improvement??

    Labs from 11/12/19 ***Labs from LABCORP*** Total Test - 623.6 (264-916 ng/dL) Free Test - 7.5 (8.7-25.1pg/mL) Estadiol sensitive 7.9(8.0 - 35.0) SHBG 91.1 (16.5 - 55.9) Free T3 - 2.4 (2.2-4.4) Labs from 3/24/20 ***Labs from Quest Labs*** Total Test - 1322 (264-916 ng/dL) Free Test - 101.7...
  3. M

    Timing of labs on T Cream

    I just started on the cream this weekend. I’m thinking about going in next week to run some labs to see where my levels are at and adjust from there. I know with the short half life of the cream, timing is really important for labs. So my question is, how many hours after I apply the cream...
  4. J

    I’ve had labs done 3 times the last few weeks. Any help/advice on what to do next?

    Hello all, Over the last few weeks, I’ve had 3 blood tests done. I’ve been concerned my T was low. I’ve had many of the symptoms the last few years. Anxiety, depression, zero libido, weak erections, brain fog, and lack of energy. Basically, I have felt like a shell of myself. It’s almost like...
  5. L

    Need some advice on lab levels

    I started TRT 1.5 months ago. I have been feeling a lot better, before starting my total T was 100 Free 9. I was on 140 mg Test Cyp and 800 IU's HCG a week split into 2 doses every 3.5 days. My Dr is concerned my Total T is to high along with E2 was at 88. started taking .25 AI 2X per week...
  6. A

    Labs Out of Whack

    I have been on TRT for 5 years and doing OK without any problems. I normally manifest an increasing HCT, so I donate blood about every 8-10 weeks and have been for the last two years. My HCT is around 51.5 to 52 when I donate. In early Sept, I started getting blurred vision, headaches and...
  7. V

    Peak & trough timing on daily subq injections?

    I'm on daily subcutaneous testosterone cypionate injections and my doctor always has me do my labs in a 4-5 hour window post injection. I know T levels are pretty stable on daily injections but does anyone know the timing of the peak and trough for daily subq cypionate injections? I just want...
  8. keithc2485

    NORMAL E2 AFTER 10 WEEKS OF HCG BUT BREAST PAIN?

    SOOO, I added HCG to my TRT the end of may 2019;.. the first 4 weeks was 500iu a week .....i wasnst sure how my body was going to react .... so i jumped it up to 800iu the last 2 weeks of the first 6 weeks of it before my first Labs to check E2 and hema it was fine... so I jumped it up to...
  9. L

    Labs, thoughts?

    I am 34 yr old and am thinking about going on TRT. I got my labs completed and wanted some honest input if I should go on TRT. I have a lot of symptoms (sluggish, no motivation, low sex drive) I have attached my results.
  10. T

    First Labs on TRT

    Hello everyone, I'm new here. Thanks for all the advise and content. I'm a new patient at Defy medical starting middle of May. So Far I'm very happy and impressed with everyone. Beginning stats - 57 years old 5'10" 182 lbs all typical symptoms of low T. Tried to get help for 2 years on...
  11. A

    Labs posted - Can someone tell me thoughts

    32 male 5ft 3 Below are my results from Dr. he is saying TRT not needed. I wanted input from others. PSA was all normal. Free F4 = 1.28 with normal range of 0.61-1.8 TSH = 1.580 with normal range of 0.3-5.6 AUTO HEMOGRAM/PLATELET – all normal TESTOSTERONE, TOTAL 298 ng/dL Reference Range...
  12. R

    Stopping TRT for a month

    A liver specialist wants me to stop taking testosterone for a month due to her wanting clean labs for hepatitis B levels. I’ve had it my whole life, but just now am seeing a specialist to see if I need treatment. What should I expect over the next month?
  13. J

    Concerned my E2 is too low. Not on any TRT meds at all.

    I was on TRT for about 18 months. Decided to stop and attempt a restart using toremifene. The restart was a success! I haven’t had any injection or any SERM since October 2018. My current labs are: Total T: 694 E2: 12.8 I’m concerned that my E2 is too low. Is it actually too low? Is this...
  14. G

    Gman's Test Prop Labs

    4-30-19 Labs were while on this protocol: (Testosterone Propionate only) TEST - 122.5mg/ week. 17.5mg injected ED IM No HCG No AI *Labs were drawn 34 hours after last 17.5mg injection. Basically 1.5 days after last injection* Reason was because I held my injection the morning I was going to get...
  15. G

    Curious about labs

    Just got first labs done. SEX HORMONE BINDING GLOBULIN 17.6 nmol/ L16.5 - 55.9 nmol/L TESTOSTERONE1,128.0 ng/dL 200.0 - 800.0 ng/dL FREE TESTOSTERONE, CALCULATED36.25 ng/dL 4.65 - 18.10 ng/dL ESTRADIOL<25 pg/mL8 - 43 pg/mL HEMOGLOBIN 14.5 g/dL 13.6 - 16.5 g/dL HEMATOCRIT...
  16. B

    Lab results throughout my attempt at a recovery

    Hi guys, as per @Vince request in my introduction post, I’ve decided to post my lab results here
  17. A

    What labs should I order?

    Hey guys, thanks for an awesome source of information! I’m a 42 year old male with most of classic signs of low T. But my case is somewhat unique, or at least, I haven’t been able to find anyone with similar case. Fifteen years ago I had a gastric bypass and lost a lot of weight. I got to my...
  18. E

    First round labs in

    So I’m 40, 8 weeks into TRT at 80mg twice per week. Feeling really good. Had about 2 weeks in. The middle where I felt like I reverted and then went back up to feeling like I did 10 years ago again. Went into this with TT 460 and SHBG at 67. No HCG, no AI. Prior to this, I was on Clomid...
  19. F

    8 Weeks in and here are my results, opinions greatly appreciated.

    I am on a total of 160mg of test a week split into 2 daily doses of 80mg. One day a week I also do 250 IU of HCG. I don't take any AI. Here are my results after 8 weeks of this protocol. Total Testosterone is 794. Reference range is 264-916 Free Testosterone is 15.1 Reference range is...
  20. S

    Had consult with Defy, meds arrived, afraid to take the plunge.

    About me: 28 year old male, soon to be 29. 6'1" 182lbs, low body fat, moderate exercise (4 times a week), low carb diet, eat healthy fats and proteins for the most of the part. My problem: I don't have morning erections anymore, I probably haven't had one in 4 years, if I do, it's maybe once a...
  21. Pringle

    Thoughts on free T lab results

    Looking for some thoughts on my latest labs. I switched to ED dosing 12mg T Cyp in September from 50mg E3.5D. My labs in November were 900 T with 32 Free T. This was up from 28 Free T in August. Got my latest T numbers back today and my total T was 862 and Free T was 38. My E2 and SHBG...
  22. J

    Got my 90 day lab results. Should I take an AI?

  23. A

    T levels dropped after going on Propionate

    I introduces myself here and here. Here are my new labs after a few months of using Propionate, 0.125 ml (12.5mg) a day. How come my T levels dropped so much? Vitamin D increased from 25 but still needs more work. My DHT doesn't look high so I don't understand why I keep getting new...
  24. Z

    Labs

    Here are my labs, I just started seeing a new doctor. These labs are from last doctor awhile ago. My main reason for posting them though, is I am wondering just how much or how little my PA was testing for... thanks.
  25. Z

    Question on labs

    So I got my lab results today Free T-17.7 TT-797 E2-35 (roche test) SHGB 36.1 PSA-.9 I have been having some libido issues along with a little bit of mood issues. 3 weeks ago I was great. Now, kind of in the middle. Having difficulty getting erections and maintaining. Sex drive is pretty low...
  26. G

    Should Men on Testosterone Test Their Free Estradiol ?

    We really only care about free T levels, and don’t really even need the total level. So why is E2 different? Shouldn’t we only care about the free E2 level?
  27. N

    Discountlabs ED panel, no SHBG?

    I was checking out this panel and didn't notice SHBG in the list of tests for this panel. Is that correct? ED Panel
  28. F

    Need help managing hematocrit w/ labs

    Test Cyp IM 80mg, Arimidex .125mg, HCG 500iu every 3.5 days. Latest labs were taken Monday morning ~30min before next injection (9/24). I am including my original full panel from 6/8 as reference. I feel pretty good on day 2-3. Day 1-2 I get some facial flushing, etc. Any suggestions? I'm...
  29. C

    most complete labs list

    Can anyone post a list of the most complete labs to get while on TRT so I can let my primary Dr. know since he's willing to work with me and I'm going through my insurance this time and they will cover it. I did that follow up TRT blood work at discounted labs last test but I wan't more details...
  30. E

    Questions about my new labs

    I have been on TRT since 2011. Initially on a compounded creme (MedQuest) switching later to Axiron and for the past year on testosterone cypionate. I started at the typical dose of 100 mg/week. These labs were drawn to evaluate a dose of 160 mg/wk. I inject IM into my glutes. I am 55. I...
  31. Z

    Lab question

    So I am seeing my new doctor in a couple months. My current doctor on the labs test for TT E2 ‘regular test’ PSA Free T And SHGB With my new doctor is there anything else I should be aware he test for? Mind you I am seeing a new doctor because my current one probably got his info about TRT...
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