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  1. Systemlord

    Adding Anastrozole, how much should I lower dose?

    Excessively elevated DHT will have an anti-estrogen effect and lower your estrogen. There’s no way to predict where the AI will put your estrogen because we don’t know how sensitive you are to AI’s. That would be like trying to predict your tolerance to alcohol and how many beers would it take...
  2. Systemlord

    Advice on next steps - mid-low free T

    I’ve been on both and my experience on oral testosterone is much better than any other formulation. Natesto benefits were very short-lived, a half an hour after each dose benefits waned. I stopped Jatenzo (competing brand to Kyzatrex) more than eight months ago and my HPTA fired back up after a...
  3. Systemlord

    New blood work, 8 months on TRT (Estrogen blocker/donate blood)

    I would just change your dose. You need to focus more on the hemoglobin than the hematocrit. Estrogen tends to run higher on TRT.
  4. Systemlord

    New blood work, 8 months on TRT (Estrogen blocker/donate blood)

    I would just lower your dose to 40 mg twice a week.
  5. Systemlord

    Male...gaining slight fat with cellulite in thighs all of a sudden even with normal lab results

    I’m really shocked by you guys, there’s no excuse, you’ve been members long enough to know better!
  6. Systemlord

    2.5 weeks in, is ai necessary?

    This is turning out to be a high dose for you. Your hormone levels are not reaching a steady state until 42 days. The nipple sensitivity is expected and common and not necessarily related to estrogen but testosterone as well. The nipple sensitivity is caused by hormonal fluctuations. Starting...
  7. Systemlord

    Testosterone anxiety?

    I think you should get your testosterone levels checked.
  8. Systemlord

    Male...gaining slight fat with cellulite in thighs all of a sudden even with normal lab results

    Almost no one gets enough vitamin D these days. Nothing helps you lose weight more than vitamin D. Vitamin D is also crucial for protein synthesis -> muscle building. Testosterone can’t build muscle without vitamin D. I noticed when I start taking more vitamin D my legs get harder and feel more...
  9. Systemlord

    90 mg of Vitamin C causing erectile dysfunction, low libido, 24/7 painful penis sensitivity

    Well, it’s official, I’m vitamin C deficient and never felt better! If I even consume 10 mg of vitamin C I develop extreme nausea, dizziness, and lightheadedness. This lasts for 3/4 of the day. There must be something genetic going on. It’s been 5 1/2 months since I’ve stopped the vitamin C...
  10. Systemlord

    Male...gaining slight fat with cellulite in thighs all of a sudden even with normal lab results

    Zinc is natural aromatase inhibitor and can decrease estrogen. I recall some members taking a lot of zinc and their estrogen was undetectable. DIM can shifts estrogen metabolism. You have the wrong ideas in your head about estrogen. By trying to balance estrogen better you have created an...
  11. Systemlord

    Male...gaining slight fat with cellulite in thighs all of a sudden even with normal lab results

    High estrogen would decrease fat storage, low estrogen would increase fat storage and redistribute it to the thighs, hips, and chest. Maybe some DHEA would increase your estrogen a bit. Are you taking any medications or supplements?
  12. Systemlord

    Looking for honest advice on hematocrit

    Donating blood only decreases hemoglobin and hematocrit for 2 to 3 weeks anyways and it’s right back to being elevated. There’s no mystery here. Get off this marry go round and change your dose.
  13. Systemlord

    Sperm result after 3 months of HCG. What would you do?

    This was never meant to be a therapeutic dose, it was meant to prevent Ricketts. This is where the 2000 IU vitamin D per day comes from. 10,000 IU per day is a therapeutic dose. You can absorb 60,000 IU in just a couple of hours in the sunlight. You may need some vitamin K.
  14. Systemlord

    Morning erection won’t go down without help

    Are we talking about priapism?
  15. Systemlord

    9 years on Gel - Switch to Injection - Effect on HCT?

    With your HCT at 43% I don’t think you’re going to have a problems with HCT even on IM injections. Your SHBG will go down though. You could always go oral testosterone route, Jatenzo or Kyzatrex.
  16. Systemlord

    Sperm result after 3 months of HCG. What would you do?

    Yes, vitamin D has a big impact on sperm parameters. Vitamin D deficient men have significantly lower total mobility, sperm quality, motility and progressive sperm motility. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with male infertility.
  17. Systemlord

    Help with blood test results and erectile dysfunction

    Nope, high estrogen doesn’t lead to gyno, an imbalance of testosterone, estrogen, DHT and prolactin triggers gyno. Gyno is more common in men with low testosterone, not high testosterone. Study show that some men on TRT with estrogen below 42.5 have lower libido and ED because their...
  18. Systemlord

    Help with blood test results and erectile dysfunction

    It’s normal for estrogen to be higher on injections. Why is high estrogen a problem?
  19. Systemlord

    Test levels DROPPED after RAISING dose

    I mentioned the oral testosterone due to your comment about your red blood cell count. Oral testosterone doesn’t affect red blood cells to the same degree as injections. As far as maintaining between 800-900 total testosterone on injections, I wish you luck because total testosterone can change...
  20. Systemlord

    Test levels DROPPED after RAISING dose

    You’re going to drive yourself crazy trying to target a specific lab value on injections. Get another hobby or switch to oral testosterone, which has extremely consistent absorption in the intestines.
  21. Systemlord

    Testosterone dropped after a few months on the same dose

    You didn’t stay the same. Biology is constantly changing all the time. I did notice extremely consistent results on oral testosterone which shows intestinal absorption is more consistent overtime.
  22. Systemlord

    Elevated hematocrit and hemoglobin, not all physicians have the same opinion ..........

    When I was on TRT, I hematocrit of 57%. My endocrinologist freaked out and ordered monthly phlebotomies. After a little more than a year, the hematologist at the infusion center who reviews everyone’s blood pressure readings, hemoglobin and hematocrit for the infusion center contacted my...
  23. Systemlord

    testosterone super high on 200mg

    Biotin supplements will give erroneously high false hormone values in lab testing if not using the LS/MS and equilibrium dialysis method. As far as the elevated estrogen while on injectable testosterone, it’s quite common and is preferred, otherwise your testosterone to estrogen ratios will be...
  24. Systemlord

    0.25mg oral Finasteride daily - risk of Post-Finasteride Syndrome?

    Some people don’t develop PFS until after they taper off the medicine. There’s a protocol for coming off, which is very high dose testosterone, injectables and creams to boost DHT very high.
  25. Systemlord

    Weekly shot lab timing

    This may be a sign it’s time to get another doctor. I sense trouble ahead.
  26. Systemlord

    About to Start a New Protocol

    You’re making an assumption that there will be pain long-term without any proof. This is unfounded fear.
  27. Systemlord

    HCG to combat testicular atrophy and low libido

    I keep hearing vegans tell me that the plant based diet is the optimal diet. Imagine trying a diet like this 10,000 years ago with no supplements in existence.
  28. Systemlord

    Low Test Levels & Lingering Symptoms at 24 After Teen Cycle —Clomid/Enclomiphene Worth Trying?

    High testosterone is relative to the person we are talking about, if you have a high sensitivity to the hormone, then your set-point to testosterone is different than that of someone else. Enter the realm of AR CAG repeats, lower the number the higher the sensitivity, the higher the number, the...
  29. Systemlord

    About to Start a New Protocol

    So ignore what your body is telling you and base everything off a lab test? Let me put it another way, the goal of treatment is about making the lab number look good and instead of how you feel? Do you agree with this statement?
  30. Systemlord

    CARRIER OIL & HIGH HCT

    If you’re worried about erythrocytosis, get on oral testosterone, Jatenzo or Kyzatrex.
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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