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    Starting TRT Soon

    I've had a higher RHR for a while and I can't pinpoint why but I remember it being lower pre-TRT (that was eight years ago) so it's an ongoing mystery for me.
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    Updated Labs - Help Please

    For joint/injury issues, my main go-to is DMSO, but recently I added Boswellia extract, curcumin, and red light, all of which seem to help. I've kept my T/HCG dose consistent for 8 years or so.
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    Updated Labs - Help Please

    I currently do 45mg T-cyp twice per week plus, HCG 200 twice per week, plus a pre-workout micro-dose of Oxandrolone and/or Nandrolone for a total (T pluse Ox/N) of around 180-220 per week. I also use PT-141 200mcg once per week, 7 mg tadalafil daily and BPC 157 from time to time. I also add...
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    Updated Labs - Help Please

    Several observations: 2.5 mg per day is a very low dose of Tadalafil. Many of us had the back-pain issues resolve after trying it several times and a dose around 5-7mg per day seems reasonable. Have you triad viagra or levitra? Creaky joints sounds like low estrogen but your early numbers look...
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    About to Start a New Protocol

    Independent of who your doctor is, if you're going to raise your dose, do it slowly enough so that you can assess the impact. I agree with dosing twice per week, but if you raise the total, going up by 10mg per month seems like a reasonable progression so that you have a chance to identify a...
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    Low Test Levels & Lingering Symptoms at 24 After Teen Cycle —Clomid/Enclomiphene Worth Trying?

    I was only suggesting Enclomiphene as an option for a temporary jumpstart. Some people recover without something like that, but some don't, or take much longer. It seems low risk to try. Sleep issues alone could cause much of your issue. Some people respond well to melatonin. Also, the Sleep...
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    HCG to combat testicular atrophy and low libido

    As far as HCG goes, I don't know any reason not to stay on it if it is giving you benefit, assuming you are on a moderate dose. There was a clinic (the one bought by Tony Robbins IIRC) that recommended coming off for a month or two every year because they felt there was a risk of developing an...
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    Is DHT suppression that detrimental?

    In my observation of this topic. it is pretty clear that some people really need and benefit from DHT and others that don't seem to have much of a response to it, so I don't think there is one answer to your question. There is also the issue that some people can seem to tolerate low levels for a...
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    Low Test Levels & Lingering Symptoms at 24 After Teen Cycle —Clomid/Enclomiphene Worth Trying?

    First, I would say that yes, clomid/enclomiphene at a low dose (e.g. 12mg every other day to start) seems like a low risk thing to try that might help, however equally important is that you are not doing other things that could cause your symptoms. Ultra-low-carb is likely not a great idea in...
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    Researchers Reveal the Alarming Long-Term Risks of Steroid Use

    I clicked all the links I saw here and didn't see any actual underlying data on the AAS use and other related markers. For example it would have been nice to know things like how much of the issue was due to uncontrolled blood pressure, what was the comparison of dose/duration to event type and...
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    Coming off after 10 years non stop self administered "trt" MISSION IMPOSSIBLE RECOVERY

    And another thing, I hope you meant Clomid OR Nolvadex since AFAIK they would be redundant. Also, I would keep the dose of Clomid fairly low, as in no more than 25 mg three times per week. The dosages recommended in the physique community are IMO crazy-high and many people get nasty sides from...
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    Coming off after 10 years non stop self administered "trt" MISSION IMPOSSIBLE RECOVERY

    That sounds like a great start. If you do not eat meat and/or oysters regularly you might supplement with Zinc, however note that it can interfere with aromatase. You may also want to prepare for a period of low libido/EQ by having something in the Viagra family on hand and possibly PT-141...
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    Coming off after 10 years non stop self administered "trt" MISSION IMPOSSIBLE RECOVERY

    Good luck to you. If you give us a bit more detail about your recovery protocol, we may be able to suggest some things. You'll want to get your Vitamin D over 50 in a safe way (including K2). Something that I've seen no mention of but which might help is cow testicle capsules. I had always...
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    Oxandrolone (Anavar) : The Most Studied Oral Anabolic Agent in Wasting and Catabolic Conditions

    Here is a link for Oxandrolone: Research Trends. Here is another for Oxandrolone however the cited text is behind a paywall that I don’t have access to but the cited text is: y AG Olsson · 1974 · Cited by 33 — The Lp(a) lipoprotein was reduced 65 ± 23% by the steroid treatment (off...
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    Oxandrolone (Anavar) : The Most Studied Oral Anabolic Agent in Wasting and Catabolic Conditions

    According to Perplexity, Oxandrolone significantly reduces Lp(a) which makes it one of the very few compounds to do this. It can reduce it by around 65%, which is more than twice what niacin or nandrolone will accomplish. It also seems to have a longer lasting impact after the drug is...
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    Maximus: Oral TRT+ (native T + enclomiphene + pregnenolone)

    I thought I saw a post suggesting Empower could now compound Kyzratrex? Is that the case? If so I would assume Defy could prescribe it.
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    Starting TRT Soon

    While I agree that very low carb is often a problem in the long run, that does not mean that high carb is desirable. Moderate carbs in the 100-300 range is likely going to be best for most fairly healthy people most of the time, as is well-explained in The Perfect Health Diet. Further, ultra-low...
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    Concerned about hair loss: TRT + deca vs TRT alone vs deca alone

    Several ideas you may also want to consider: - Something in the Growth Hormone family such as a GH secretagogue or GH itself - GHRP-6 is a secretagogue that is well-known to produce hunger, so if your issue is eating enough, you may well be a good candidate for that. It was never approved for...
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    22 yr Old Low E2, 0 Libido

    Alldaychemist for tablets and karenmartel.com for cream
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    22 yr Old Low E2, 0 Libido

    Are you eating a balanced diet with plenty of quality calories, especially animal products? Have you had a work-up from a good holistic doc who could detect unresolved infections or some sort of micro-biome issue? Did your decline coincide with a change of environment that could have exposed you...
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    HCG to combat testicular atrophy and low libido

    No. Stop with the unjustified certainty. There could be many things involved and we have no idea if iron was even measured correctly, especially since it is a very ambiguous topic.
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    HCG to combat testicular atrophy and low libido

    Regarding DHEA, I seem to do bit better on 50mgs, but everyone has responses that are unique to them so experimentation is the only way to find out. There really is no "correct" dose. More generally, libido is a massive and challenging topic which there are many threads here about. I and others...
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    KYZATREX (oral testosterone undecanoate) Updates

    Yes, in that case neither clomid nor enclomiphene would likely help much. Whether they would help maintain your LH in the presence of something like oxandrolone would be matter of experimentation, but you could start without them and see.
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    KYZATREX (oral testosterone undecanoate) Updates

    Two things. It sounds like you are generally in a good place so I wouldn't do anything that could make things worse. Several things to consider.. - Working out harder can often lead to overtraining which will make you go backward - Something that has worked very well for me is adding low rep...
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    Starting TRT Soon

    There's also the factor that both in my experience and due to the nature of how T releases from the ester, it is somewhat easier to judge symptoms when you are increasing the dose than when decreasing since an increase in dose will always increase levels in the body, while a decrease may still...
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    Fainting, High HCT, Low Ferritin — TRT Vet of 15+ Years Needs Help ASAP

    Yes. Little to no downside, and significant upside even if it is just to rule something out. Also, even though omeprazole doesn't appear to be anti-cholinergic (which would be a big clue if it was) figuring out the underlying problem and stopping it at least for a while seems prudent. The docs...
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    Fainting, High HCT, Low Ferritin — TRT Vet of 15+ Years Needs Help ASAP

    I would not jump to the conclusion that your issues are hormonal. For example, your symptoms are very similar to someone I know who had Lyme disease. It could also be something in your environment like mold, but those are just two examples of what could be caused by many things. Do you have...
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    Starting TRT Soon

    I could never get consistent sleep when I was really low carb. Your sleep episodes sound like low blood sugar episodes. You can try a large spoonful of glycine before you sleep, or possibly a spoonful of quality honey (e.g. buckwheat). I do use melatonin but that will wear of after a few hours...
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    Zinc

    I believe they interfere with each other (one blocks the absorption of the other) so it is best to take them separately. That said, I only supplement zinc when I am fighting a cold (which is hardly ever) because zinc can block aromatase and I have very low estrogen. I also eat beef at least...
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    Estradiol valerate experiment .

    You can also buy transdermal creams at karenmartel.com and likely elsewhere. I don't believe Dbol converts into the same type of estrogen so the answer to your question is probably not ,but worth a try if nothing else works.
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    Glucosamine - my devastating side effects.

    In general, low level allergies can cause your symptoms . I had similar issues with whey protein. I think chondroitin is sourced from shellfish so if glucosamine is the same way, then perhaps that is what is going on. Or there could be something in the binders and fillers. There is always...
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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