So in searching TRT clinics near me, because I think the Doc I'm with isn't very knowledgeable about TRT, I spoke to a PA from a clinic. He explained that they go by free T, not total T. Also, that if you just go to a lab and your free T measured this is considered inaccurate, and not a truly acceptable method. There's only one method he mentioned called equilibrium something or another. He said it's very expensive and it is done at few places. They use a formula that is backed by organizations regarding hormones, etc.
You can actually download the app in the Apple Market, not sure about Android. All you need to know is your SHBG, and your Total Test. If you have an Albumin checked and have that, use that for Albumin, however the clinic doesn't even bother with that anymore. They use the constant of 4.3. So this is the way they calculate what is considered an accurate Free T. They keep their patients between 12-16 ng/dl, as their studies show that you can be on that dose indefinitely and not have it cause you any issues. He did say though early on he may allow patients to go as high as 20 ng/dl if they are working out regularly, shedding weight, etc., as aromatization and other effects are lessened in those individuals.
The calculator is also on line
Free & Bioavailable Testosterone calculator
If you search for "Free Testosterone Calculator" in the App, or by the actual app's name "BioT" only one app should come up, and it's free. I figured this could be highly useful for those self administering/monitoring their TRT.
You can actually download the app in the Apple Market, not sure about Android. All you need to know is your SHBG, and your Total Test. If you have an Albumin checked and have that, use that for Albumin, however the clinic doesn't even bother with that anymore. They use the constant of 4.3. So this is the way they calculate what is considered an accurate Free T. They keep their patients between 12-16 ng/dl, as their studies show that you can be on that dose indefinitely and not have it cause you any issues. He did say though early on he may allow patients to go as high as 20 ng/dl if they are working out regularly, shedding weight, etc., as aromatization and other effects are lessened in those individuals.
The calculator is also on line
Free & Bioavailable Testosterone calculator
If you search for "Free Testosterone Calculator" in the App, or by the actual app's name "BioT" only one app should come up, and it's free. I figured this could be highly useful for those self administering/monitoring their TRT.
