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    For those who are struggling on TRT

    Yes and felt terrible no matter what the dose.
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    For those who are struggling on TRT

    I know exactly what you mean and even minute changes in any medication has a profound effect on me and that’s probably the reason I use such small doses of nearly all medications
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    For those who are struggling on TRT

    It was for me and passed with time. I obviously can’t guarantee it will in your situation but you have to consider you’ve cut your dose in half. I went from 100 to 80 to 60 and now 52mg. The translation form 80 to 60 is what took 10-12 weeks for everything to normalize. You’re still doing 300mg...
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    For those who are struggling on TRT

    I agree with everything you’re saying and I think you’re spot on in the fact that most men have their systems terribly overstimulated. This is what leads to issues such as lack of libido and erection issues. I have much better erections at lower test levels than I ever did at higher levels. I...
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    For those who are struggling on TRT

    If I could tolerate the peak I could easily get by with doing every other week but I’ve tried various noses and around the 4-5 day mark it’s just got awful.
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    For those who are struggling on TRT

    Yeah like I said it took nearly 3 months for everything to click but one everything settled I literally feel no different from one day to the next. It could also be because I’m not ramping up to 3 times a normal level like before on the higher doses.
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    For those who are struggling on TRT

    Not with a large once weekly dose. You are referring to much smaller doses and a different frequency than I am using.
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    For those who are struggling on TRT

    My trough numbers have never been much different than the peak unless using topical and it doesn’t matter what dose or frequency. Like I was saying earlier in the thread it’s typically only about 400 ng different from when I checked the peak compared to the low point in the past. After 5 half...
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    For those who are struggling on TRT

    I have a few times and it's been 400-500ng difference and seems to be less as the dose lowers which sorta makes sense.
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    For those who are struggling on TRT

    I would say in my case that I'm most likely never above 1000ng because any time I've checked my peak in the past, it's been 400-500ng tops above my trough. In the past I've not had a substantial variation. At 100mg per week my peak was 1510ng at roughly 48 hours post injection.
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    For those who are struggling on TRT

    Dang that’s not very high for for such a large dose.
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    For those who are struggling on TRT

    I couldn't agree more with what you've said. I was told time after time after time by numerous folks and doctors that I must dose high because I have elevated shbg. I was told numerous times that 100mg was a small dose which is total BS! 100mg of cypionate had my 7 day trough over 1000ng so you...
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    For those who are struggling on TRT

    Initially there were a few weeks of diminished energy and sorta in a fog. Erections starting returning very good including nocturnal erections at about 3 weeks in. At a month thinking, energy, libido, sleep and overall wellbeing starting improving and continued to slowly improve until nearly 3...
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    For those who are struggling on TRT

    I honestly stopped measuring free t about three years ago because I found no benefit in doing so other than depleting my wallet lol. At 60 mg per week my trough Was normally around 600-650ng on day seven and I’m assuming I’m going to come in around 525-550 ng on this dose. This is still a very...
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    For those who are struggling on TRT

    I agree and it's the top reason IMO that so many guys struggle and quit. I believe in replacing what we lost, not being 3-4 times what we ever were.
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    For those who are struggling on TRT

    I would also like to add that when I initially dropped from 100mg to 60mg it was 10-12 weeks before things actually clicked and everything fell into place. This could’ve been simply because I had myself so screwed up from overdosing for so long or it could’ve been merely the fact that the human...
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    For those who are struggling on TRT

    Yeah everyone is different but my physiology for whatever reason does not like high testosterone levels.
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    For those who are struggling on TRT

    Felt much better during the transition and even lowering the 8 mg that I have recently has been really noticeable as well. There’s no amount of money that would ever get me to inject more than I am right now. There was not one single aspect of higher levels that was good for me in any way.
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    For those who are struggling on TRT

    A little goes a long way and I now truly believe the closer we are to natural levels the better.
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    For those who are struggling on TRT

    I have only had issues when going above 100mg but it stays 46-47% now
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    For those who are struggling on TRT

    I am high shbg, typically 50-65 range and really not much else to mention. The main problem with TRT has been nonexistent libido which is now corrected by lowering the dose.
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    For those who are struggling on TRT

    I would say more like 600ng if the peak was 1000ng. I am saying if I inject 100mg my trough will be 1000ng, if I inject 75mg it will be 750ng at trough and so on.
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    For those who are struggling on TRT

    From what I've checked before at various doses, It has been in the 400-500ng range. My trough levels has always been about 100ng per 10mg injected at trough.
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    For those who are struggling on TRT

    Within a week and has stayed there consistently. Honestly everything is better including: sleep, weight, libido, mood and just overall since of wellbeing. I must walk a razors edge with dosing.
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    For those who are struggling on TRT

    It was fair at 60mg but has really improved dropping to 52mg. I should have just went to 50mg but its easier to measure 52 lol. I feel good consistently.
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    For those who are struggling on TRT

    Me too lol. It’s been a nightmare at times but my body just don’t like large amounts of t.
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    For those who are struggling on TRT

    I use cypionate and nothing else.
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    For those who are struggling on TRT

    What’s even more strange is each time I try to quit there would be a spot somewhere around 10 to 12 days I would feel fantastic each and every time. Looking back, this is most likely whenever I reached the level I needed to be at such as now. I don’t take anything else whatsoever other than just...
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    For those who are struggling on TRT

    Yeah honestly the only labs I ever pull anymore is total testosterone, CBC and CMP. I do 1 inch 25 gauge injections into the glute and sometimes half inch into the delt. I have tried daily every other day twice a week you name it and for me once weekly is far superior judging by the way I feel...
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    For those who are struggling on TRT

    Not at all I feel consistently good seven days a week
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    For those who are struggling on TRT

    Once a week. I’ve experimented several times over the years with various dosing schedules and have found I feel much better doing once weekly.
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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