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    BPH - Enlarged Prostate After being on TRT

    Nobody was flamed, so I don't need a flame suit.
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    BPH - Enlarged Prostate After being on TRT

    I meant to add that my own experience with an estradiol level of 46 (in my case the lab's reference range for men was "less than 30") is that my GP prescribed anastrozole 1/4mg three times a week. I recently saw an endocrinologist who has experience in hormone replacement therapy, and he said...
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    BPH - Enlarged Prostate After being on TRT

    My suggestion is to get a good differential diagnosis for your condition from a competent doctor (rather than simply trying to diagnose yourself and treat yourself - see my previous post regarding possibility that your urinary symptoms could be due to something unrelated to homone issues - such...
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    BPH - Enlarged Prostate After being on TRT

    The symptoms you describe could also be due to prostatitis (swelling and inflammation of the prostate) which is actually much more common in younger than older men (unlike BPH, which is more common in older men). It can be caused by a bacterial infection but sometimes the cause is never clear...
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    How to get test from a dr?

    While TRT is still generally considered "controversial", there are standard of care recommendations for its use. For example, the American Association of Family Physicians makes their recommendations in an article titled "Testosterone Treatments: When, Why and How?" which is online- google the...
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    Phlebotomy Frequency

    not everyone can donate I'm HIV+ so donation isn't an option. My local blood bank will do therapeutic phlebotomy for free, but requires a prescription.
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    Phlebotomy Frequency

    The article cited ( "Current applications of therapeutic phlebotomy") does indeed describe when polycythemia can be suspected (Hct over 52 in men), but actually it goes on to say "Similarly, patients with hypogonadism on testosterone therapy and athletes on anabolic steroids who develop...
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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