Any update? I was started on 12.5mg of clomid daily and started noticing changes after the first few days. Thinking the decrease in volume had something to do with high E2, I began 0.125 mg of anastrozole twice weekly. Things haven't gotten any better.
Is there anything I can do to naturally increase free T? I lift weights 4 to 5 days out of the week, cardio 2 to 3 days (usually), and I tend to eat pretty clean. I know there isn't much a person can do to decrease SHBG.
So, I had more blood work done, and I'm not sure what to think.
Total Testosterone increased to 606 ng/dL
Free Test 13.6 pg/mL
DHT 60 ng/dL
Free T4 (direct) 1.47 ng/dL
DHEA-S 181.7 ug/dL
TSH 2.27 uIU/mL
LH 4.6
Prolactin 15.8 ng/mL
Reverse T3 22.9 ng/dL
Estradiol 11 pg/mL
Free T3 3.6 pg/mL...
I've been having a lot of the symptoms of low testosterone. I had a discount to try the Advanced Male Hormone Panel from a company called Let's Get Checked, so I decided to give it a shot.
Testosterone 19.3 nmol/L
SHBG 44.0 nmol/L
Free Androgen Index 43.9
Prolactin 616.0 (high)
Oestradiol 47.0...
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.
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Normal range: 300-1000 ng/dL
Predicted Hormone Levels
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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.