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What is better for the positives of trt. in range testosterone / low estradiol or is it the resulting dht that is responsible for this?

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Dr. Charles Glueck answered

Higher T, lower E2: In TRT better to have higher T and lower E2. High E2 is associated with hypercoagulability

Dr Amico Jr and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/14/2017

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A member asked:

What is better for the positives of trt. in range testosterone / low estradiol or is it the resulting dht that is responsible for this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Charles Glueck answered

Dr Amico Jr and 2 doctors agreed

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