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    Can estrogen crash cause desensitization/knock out of the estrogen receptor - lets discuss!

    Mine is real bad I would say debilitating. Good luck when taking the NCLEX.
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    Can estrogen crash cause desensitization/knock out of the estrogen receptor - lets discuss!

    Can you describe what your joints feel like? is the cracking debilitating?
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    Can estrogen crash cause desensitization/knock out of the estrogen receptor - lets discuss!

    How do you feel when you get up in the morning? My cortisol is pretty much the same as yours, many would say its low.
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    Can estrogen crash cause desensitization/knock out of the estrogen receptor - lets discuss!

    Did you ever or still have cracking joints when you crashed your estrogen? I have not seen that you mention joint issues.
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    Finger stick hemoglobin test not accurate?

    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK259/
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    Finger stick hemoglobin test not accurate?

    If people that have normal blood viscocity have strokes, then maybe there are other factors, not necessarily the viscosity of the blood unless it's extremely high.
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    Finger stick hemoglobin test not accurate?

    I don't understand why it's high. I only take 100mg per week of testosterone, sometimes only 50mg per week. How about those bodybuilders that take 500-1000mg per week and have no issues. Also I have found resources online that state hemoglobin up to18 and hematocrit up to 54 is normal. So I am...
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    Finger stick hemoglobin test not accurate?

    Honestly I haven't been to the doctor in a while, can't find one that knows anything, money is also an issue.
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    Finger stick hemoglobin test not accurate?

    Yea. Going to try tomorrow. My hematocrit is 54.5 through lab Corp, which concerns me.
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    Finger stick hemoglobin test not accurate?

    As many of you know, when a person goes to donate blood, they do a finger stick to test hemoglobin levels. I encountered a situation today that made me realize they are not accurate, and most of the time will give a higher reading. I had labs done at lab Corp two days before visting the blood...
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    Hemoglobin 19.6?

    Hello everyone, I went to donate blood today and my hemoglobin was 19.6, I am now concerned, sounds pretty high to me. I am on 100mg of testosterone cypionate per week. Honestly, I am thinking about stopping testosterone all together. The gentlemen working at the blood bank, told me I should...
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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