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Urolift Prostate procedure and TRT

Dr. Nicole Miller, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- gsr26251
- Post #10
- Aug 9, 2022
- Forum: Prostate Related Issues
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Urolift Prostate procedure and TRT

I will be 64 in November, and have been on TRT off and on for about 10 years. There was 2 years in those 10 that I was off TRT mostly due to a relocation and then trying to find a doctor that would prescribe the testosterone. 2 months ago I underwent the HOLEP procedure with a very reputable...
- gsr26251
- Post #8
- Aug 8, 2022
- Forum: Prostate Related Issues

TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

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