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Global Testosterone Deficiency Diagnosis and Treatment Patterns
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Although the measurement of serum testosterone levels is commonly used in the diagnosis of male HG, the cut-off values for low testosterone are not well defined and vary throughout the literature, ranging from 200–400 ng/dL, with 300 ng/dL being...
Testosterone Therapy Reduces Risk of Rehospitalization in Older Men With Low Testosterone.
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Androgen Therapy and Rehospitalization in Older Men With Testosterone Deficiency. Baillargeon J, et al. Mayo Clin Proc. 2016. OBJECTIVE: To assess whether the receipt of androgen therapy is associated with a reduced 30-day...
How to reverse sexual dysfunction caused by antidepressants
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In an open-label study of 1,022 patients with a mean 40 years of age, 59.1% reported antidepressant-associated sexual dysfunction.10 The study analyzed the following antidepressants: citalopram, paroxetine, venlafaxine, sertraline, fluvoxamine...

Testosterone Therapy in Opioid Induced Hypogonadism

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Testosterone therapy reduced pain and decreased opioid use in participants in this study. Over 18 months period, patients with Opioid Induced Hypogonadism (OIH) were identified in a tertiary referral pain center at the University of...

Topical Testosterone Adherence Low

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This news article on a talk at the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists 2017 Conference surprised me. Fewer than one in five hypogonadal men are adherent to prescribed topical testosterone, new research indicates. The findings, from...

Libido correlated with Free T and T:E ratio

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From the recent conference of the American Urological Association: The study focused on 200 men in a cardiology practice who completed the IIEF-15, ADAM, and previous ED treatment questionnaires. Additionally all patients had serum total...

Testosterone Therapy May Protect Against Stroke, Heart Attack

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Another retrospective study, presented at the American Association for Clinical Endocrinologists 2017 conference, shows the heart protective effects of TRT on men with secondary hypogonadism Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) may exhibit...

Testosterone Therapy Reduces Risk of Atrial Fibrillation

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Another study showing TRT reduces the risk of heart disease. Full text of the journal article is available. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac dysrhythmia associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Several small...
Comparison of testosterone clinics in the United States
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This table summarizes the differences between men's health testosterone clinics on the following parameters: 1- Is insurance accepted? 2- Is 24 hr/7 day support provided? 3- Is there a free assessment? 4- Is there a travel credit for...

Video: Testosterone production, action, and symptoms of hypogonadism

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Testosterone production, action, and clinical manifestations of testosterone deficiency. In the male body, the hypothalamus secretes gonadotropin-releasing hormone, or GNRH in a pulsatile fashion to stimulate the release of...

Creatine: Everything You Need To Know

Anabolic Resistance: Why It Is Harder To Add Muscle Mass As We Age And How To Fight It

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We lose muscle mass and strength as we age. This is known as sarcopenia. Muscle loss could begin in our 30s. Genetics and lifestyle play a major factor and there is a lot of inherited individual variability There are several reasons why...
TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

TRT Hormone Predictor

Predict estradiol, DHT, and free testosterone levels based on total testosterone

⚠️ Medical Disclaimer

This tool provides predictions based on statistical models and should NOT replace professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your TRT protocol.

ℹ️ Input Parameters

Normal range: 300-1000 ng/dL

Predicted Hormone Levels

Enter your total testosterone value to see predictions

Results will appear here after calculation

Understanding Your Hormones

Estradiol (E2)

A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.

DHT

Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.

Free Testosterone

The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.

Scientific Reference

Lakshman KM, Kaplan B, Travison TG, Basaria S, Knapp PE, Singh AB, LaValley MP, Mazer NA, Bhasin S. The effects of injected testosterone dose and age on the conversion of testosterone to estradiol and dihydrotestosterone in young and older men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Aug;95(8):3955-64.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038

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