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Can Testosterone Cause Retinopathy?

So you quit TRT took shots of Avastin and 1 year later your vision was better. How long did you wait to start TRT again after your vision was normal? Did you taper off of TRT or just go cold turkey?
- turkish777
- Post #38
- Sep 19, 2018
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Can Testosterone Cause Retinopathy?

How long did it take for the CSR to go away after quitting TRT? Also, I take .375mg x2/week. How do you recommend coming off of TRT if the retina specialist tells me to do so?
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- Post #36
- Sep 18, 2018
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Can Testosterone Cause Retinopathy?

Trying to revive this thread. What happened after re-starting TRT? Did the CSR come back? I started my TRT about 2 months ago and have had vision issues for 3 weeks now. My optometrist says that it is most likely due to stress,I am a small business owner and going through serious marital...
- turkish777
- Post #34
- Sep 14, 2018
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management

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