My son has primary pituitary and primary thyroid issues. He just turned 20. He is now on growth hormone injections, clomid, anastrozole, levoxyl, vit D, vit B12 and iron. He just tested deficient in oxytocin so he will start on that soon too. He has a team of doctors that includes Dr. Saya...
So my son (19 yrs) is working with Dr Saya and Defy. He's on 12.5mg clomid & 0.3 anastrozole EOD.
Our local endocrinologist ordered blood work after three weeks of treatment to keep close tabs. These are the changes after three weeks:
testosterone:
144 before
666 after
(range 348-1197)
LH...
I just read the recent posts by 18 year old Mike and find myself in a similar boat searchingy for answers for my 19 yr old son who is about to take a medical leave from college.
His issues have been in going for many years. For a start, he started going gray at age 8 and it's quite noticeable...
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
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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.
