Total exhaustion after 10 wks of TRT

[dobe1000]

Thanks for the response. Do you guys think it's important to monitor the ratio between Estradiol and TT. The Endo ordered a test for Estradiol but the result was <50. So I have no idea what the specific # is and no way to know if it's rising.

I've read that it's important for the Dr. to specify that it's male estradiol? Do you agree and should there be a specific # and what should the ratio be between E2 and TT.

If I question my Endo I want to be informed.

Thanks.

[HRTstudent]

Thanks for the response. Do you guys think it's important to monitor the ratio between Estradiol and TT. The Endo ordered a test for Estradiol but the result was <50. So I have no idea what the specific # is and no way to know if it's rising.

I've read that it's important for the Dr. to specify that it's male estradiol? Do you agree and should there be a specific # and what should the ratio be between E2 and TT.

If I question my Endo I want to be informed.

Thanks.

The estradiol test you got is, unfortunately, worthless. You need to specifically order an estradiol sensitive test, or ultrasensitive from Quest.

The ratio of T to E2 is, imo, a worthless calculation. It's generally going to fall in the same area but that's just because we all aim for similar ranges when it comes to both T and E2. What's important to me is getting the T to 650+'ish and making sure e2 is in range and not too low.