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    Treatments for Anhedonia/Blunting

    I feel for you having myself experienced bouts of flatness over the past several years. The only thing I can say with certainty is that age and excessive T make it worse. It certainly seems related to dopamine, but tough to tell for sure. Like @sammmy and @bixt have said, you need to cut back...
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    In the search for libido. Started Wellbutrin XL

    Selegiline still on my radar (from another thread). Going to experiment with it at some point. I know there are lots mixed reviews out there.
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    In the search for libido. Started Wellbutrin XL

    Keep us posted on your experiment
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    In the search for libido. Started Wellbutrin XL

    Interesting to hear this experience because I had always people were taking Wellbutrin to minimize that flatness feeling
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    In the search for libido. Started Wellbutrin XL

    Great feedback. Is microdosing Wellbutrin effective for bumping up dompamine? Or is there a minimum effective dose that must be followed? We talk a lot about lack of dopamine being major driver for lack of libido.
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    My solution for high estrogen after years of troubleshooting

    Great post. But why the high HCG dose if you know it significantly increases your E2?
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    Issues with cypionate causing heart pounding

    If anything, benzyl benzoate would make it worse if vasodilating is indeed the cause. Vasodilation - Wikipedia BENZYL BENZOATE also "has vasodilating and spasmolytic effects and is present in many asthma and whooping cough drugs."
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    42 yr old male, just had total testosterone test done, results inside

    My levels were in that range for 5 years before TRT. My advice is to temper your expectations of HRT. It is not a panacea for all that ails you. It can certainly help in certain areas, but its not going to deliver what the TRT marketing brochures claim. Read around the forum about dosing...
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    Anxiety about IM injections

    Sweet mother, I would have experienced anxiety too about using that harpoon 2x per week! My favorite insulin needle for delt was 29 gauge x 1/2". I have long since moved on to subq with 31 gauge x 5/16
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    I need help getting dialed in

    I learned my lesson on that tendency early in the TRT process. I was 100% certain that [x] was causing [y], but eventually realized that you need to give it time before making proclamations. I look back at my journal and see so many foolish conclusions later proven wrong. Now I give it at...
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    I need help getting dialed in

    So you stopped taking DHEA and Preg? I saw above that you had previously concluded that these two were the answer to the riddle.
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    6 months into TRT - minimal effects - no libido - thinking of stopping?

    I wouldn't recommend chasing that 20s dragon. TRT's suppression of HTPA system makes that virtually impossible. My TRT benchmark is to feel better than I did pre-TRT in my late 40s (which was basically shit)
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    How long for Subc daily Cyp inj to get into bloodstream and make a difference

    This site gives you rough idea of the ramp up period (or step down) for various esters like Cypionate. Just input your dose, schedule and T type. https://www.steroidplotter.com/
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    100mg a week. Want to increase a libido, up or down from here?

    Unfortunately, T dosage is only part of the story. When you figure it out let me know! https://www.excelmale.com/forum/threads/6-months-into-trt-minimal-effects-no-libido-thinking-of-stopping.27829/
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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