Tagged: harm-reduction

25 articles tagged with “harm-reduction

How to Recognize High Estradiol on TRT
TRT & HRT17 min read

How to Recognize High Estradiol on TRT

Symptoms of high estradiol on TRT, target E2 ranges by test, and when an aromatase inhibitor is actually needed. Avoid crashing E2 permanently.

15 Feb 2026
trthormones
Does Your DNA Decide How You Metabolize Steroids and Meds?
Harm Reduction20 min read

Does Your DNA Decide How You Metabolize Steroids and Meds?

Use your 23andMe raw data to read how you metabolize steroids, tamoxifen, statins and GLP-1 drugs. Free, in-browser, nothing uploaded.

13 June 2026
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What GLOW Peptide Does to Your Bloodwork (And Copper Levels)
Compound Guides21 min read

What GLOW Peptide Does to Your Bloodwork (And Copper Levels)

GLOW delivers 316mcg of copper per injection. Over 8 weeks daily, that's 17.7mg cumulative. The bloodwork panel and what to actually monitor.

29 May 2026
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T:E2 Ratio Guide: Decision Tree, Dose Scenarios & AI Thresholds
TRT & HRT31 min read

T:E2 Ratio Guide: Decision Tree, Dose Scenarios & AI Thresholds

How to read your testosterone to estradiol ratio on TRT or cycle. Dose-specific bands, the AI decision tree, the ratio trap, unit conversion for AU/UK labs.

12 May 2026
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Testosterone Esters Compared: Enanthate, Cyp, Nebido, Sus, Test 400
Compound Guides20 min read

Testosterone Esters Compared: Enanthate, Cyp, Nebido, Sus, Test 400

Compare every testosterone ester: enanthate, cypionate, propionate, Nebido, Sustanon, Test 400. Half-lives, doses, brand names, TRT vs blast.

11 May 2026
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EQ and Estrogen: Why Boldenone Crashes Your E2 (and How to Fix It)
Compound Guides14 min read

EQ and Estrogen: Why Boldenone Crashes Your E2 (and How to Fix It)

Boldenone's hidden AI effect explained. Test-to-EQ ratios, crashed estrogen symptoms, bloodwork protocols, and how to fix low E2 on an EQ cycle.

11 Apr 2026
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How Much Does MK-677 Raise Blood Sugar and When to Stop
Compound Guides14 min read

How Much Does MK-677 Raise Blood Sugar and When to Stop

MK-677 raises fasting glucose 10-20 mg/dL in 4 weeks. Learn why, critical thresholds, when to add metformin, and when to discontinue.

11 Apr 2026
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Nandrolone Bloodwork: Preventing Deca Dick with Right Labs
Harm Reduction25 min read

Nandrolone Bloodwork: Preventing Deca Dick with Right Labs

Evidence-based nandrolone monitoring: prolactin thresholds, P5P vs cabergoline, Deca vs NPP timing, lab interference, and a week-by-week blood test calendar.

06 Apr 2026
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Trenbolone Bloodwork: 8 Markers to Monitor and Red Lines to Stop
Harm Reduction28 min read

Trenbolone Bloodwork: 8 Markers to Monitor and Red Lines to Stop

The complete trenbolone blood test guide: false E2 on immunoassays, cystatin C for kidneys, prolactin thresholds, HDL crash, and hard-stop red lines.

06 Apr 2026
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Retatrutide Bloodwork: The Triple Agonist Monitoring Guide
Bloodwork Guides20 min read

Retatrutide Bloodwork: The Triple Agonist Monitoring Guide

What to test on retatrutide. Monitoring protocol for the GLP-1/GIP/glucagon triple agonist: liver, thyroid, pancreas, glucose, and muscle markers.

02 Apr 2026
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How to Lower Hematocrit on TRT Without Blood Donation
TRT & HRT14 min read

How to Lower Hematocrit on TRT Without Blood Donation

Tiered protocol for managing high hematocrit on TRT. Strategies for 50-52%, 52-54%, and 54%+ levels: naringin, microdosing, hydration, and when to escalate.

30 Mar 2026
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BPC-157 and TB-500: What the Evidence Actually Says
Harm Reduction22 min read

BPC-157 and TB-500: What the Evidence Actually Says

Evidence review of BPC-157 and TB-500 for recovery. Human trials, animal data, safety concerns, Australian legality, and what your bloodwork shows.

28 Mar 2026
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TRT and Mental Health: Anxiety, Depression & the First 90 Days
TRT & HRT23 min read

TRT and Mental Health: Anxiety, Depression & the First 90 Days

Week-by-week timeline of mood changes on TRT. Why anxiety spikes at week 3, when depression lifts, the SSRI question, and 7 markers to track.

25 Mar 2026
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Low Libido on TRT? A Bloodwork-First Troubleshooting Guide
TRT & HRT30 min read

Low Libido on TRT? A Bloodwork-First Troubleshooting Guide

Testosterone optimized but libido still dead? A bloodwork-first protocol: free T, estradiol, prolactin, thyroid, DHT, plus tadalafil, PT-141, and dopamine.

19 Mar 2026
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On-Cycle Support Protocol: Every Supplement Mapped to Your Bloodwork
Harm Reduction22 min read

On-Cycle Support Protocol: Every Supplement Mapped to Your Bloodwork

Evidence-based on-cycle support protocol with every supplement mapped to the blood markers it protects. Dosing, timing, and protocols by cycle type.

09 Mar 2026
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Best Cholesterol Supplements On Cycle, Ranked by Evidence (2026)
Harm Reduction19 min read

Best Cholesterol Supplements On Cycle, Ranked by Evidence (2026)

We ranked every cholesterol supplement by clinical effect size for steroid users: bergamot, fish oil, niacin, berberine, red yeast rice, and more. Exact doses, HDL vs LDL targets, and when a statin is the smarter call.

04 Mar 2026
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The Complete Haematology Panel for Enhanced Athletes
Bloodwork Guides22 min read

The Complete Haematology Panel for Enhanced Athletes

Go beyond haemoglobin and haematocrit. Learn to read your full CBC on cycle: red cell indices, WBC differential, platelets, and compound-specific risk profiles.

02 Mar 2026
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TUDCA and NAC Doses That Actually Protect Your Liver on Cycle
Harm Reduction24 min read

TUDCA and NAC Doses That Actually Protect Your Liver on Cycle

Evidence-based review of TUDCA, NAC, milk thistle and other liver supplements for bodybuilders on oral steroids. Dosing, timing, and what works.

28 Feb 2026
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How GH and MK-677 Cause Insulin Resistance and What to Do
Harm Reduction23 min read

How GH and MK-677 Cause Insulin Resistance and What to Do

GH and MK-677 raise fasting glucose 20-25% in weeks. Why it happens, when HOMA-IR triggers action, and the management hierarchy from diet to GLP-1.

27 Feb 2026
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How to Time Your Blood Draw on TRT
TRT & HRT26 min read

How to Time Your Blood Draw on TRT

Draw at trough, the morning of your injection day. Peak timing inflates testosterone by 500+ ng/dL, driving unnecessary dose cuts and AI use.

23 Feb 2026
trthormones
Does TRT Cause Hair Loss? DHT, Genetics, and What You Can Do
TRT & HRT19 min read

Does TRT Cause Hair Loss? DHT, Genetics, and What You Can Do

Does testosterone replacement therapy cause hair loss? The science behind DHT, genetic risk, delivery methods, and prevention strategies for men on TRT.

22 Feb 2026
trthormones
Liver Enzymes on Steroids: How to Read Your ALT, AST and GGT
Harm Reduction22 min read

Liver Enzymes on Steroids: How to Read Your ALT, AST and GGT

How to interpret elevated liver enzymes on a steroid cycle. Learn the GGT trick, compound hepatotoxicity rankings, and when to worry.

17 Feb 2026
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Starting TRT in Australia: Your Complete Guide
TRT & HRT35 min read

Starting TRT in Australia: Your Complete Guide

Complete guide to TRT in Australia. Testosterone levels by age, clinic options, injection protocols, fertility risks, and blood test monitoring.

15 Feb 2026
trthormones
The Complete Guide to Blood Work for Bodybuilders
Bloodwork Guides13 min read

The Complete Guide to Blood Work for Bodybuilders

Every blood marker explained with PED-specific context. Learn what to test, when to test, and what your results actually mean as an enhanced athlete.

14 Feb 2026
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TRT, Haemoglobin & Haematocrit: What Actually Matters
TRT & HRT10 min read

TRT, Haemoglobin & Haematocrit: What Actually Matters

Why your haematocrit rises on TRT, when to worry, and why phlebotomy should be a last resort. Evidence-based guide with PubMed sources.

14 Feb 2026
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