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    Patients taking hormones seem to be at a higher risk of tendon injury

    Actually that is exact opposite of what it does . Mechanisms of Action Diosmin’s mechanisms of action include improvement of venous tone, increased lymphatic drain- age, protection of capillary bed microcirculation, inhibition of inflammatory reactions, and reduced capil- lary permeability.3-6...
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    Patients taking hormones seem to be at a higher risk of tendon injury

    Thank you for this post. I Having been dealing with severe Achilles tendinitis and wrist tendonitis bilaterally for months, and as a integrative physician, I have been trying to decide if this has been secondary to years of TRT or fluctuations in T levels with continued changes in generic meds...
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    Underdosed generic Perrigo Test Cyp?

    And when fighting with insurance companies - know this when it comes to preauthorizations and requests for brands (dispense as written ) many formularies will allow for brand if you have had a serious reaction or find a generic to be ineffective or affecting the overall continuity of you care ...
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    Underdosed generic Perrigo Test Cyp?

    I’m a doc and I can tell you with 100% certainty that many generics are complete garbage . I too have had serious reactions and fluctuations in overall T levels when getting switched from one generic to the next and I to fight like a mad man and threaten the insurance as I know who they are...
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    Success with 1:1 ratio of ***:THC for sleep problems

    I’ll throw my opinion into the discussion and hope it is of some help as I instruct other physicians on the use of cannabis in the treatment of varying disease process including oncology . Being a doc , I also suffer from one of the worst cases of sleep apnea that any pulmonologist has seen ...
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    Nandrolone Experiences

    Perhaps I am just misinformed and someone could give me correct information as I am trying to get my primary to switch me to this medication . But good rx shows nandrolone discontinued by manufacturer. Does anyone know the status or perhaps the med is developed under a different name. My drug...
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    3.5 years on TRT and feeling no effects. Time to give up?

    I normally do not post to forums as a physician for a variety of legal and ethical reasons , but this site is insightful and supportive and I think has excellent members with a great deal of anecdotal information that should be utilized by docs . Depending on the patient’s issues and depending...
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    3.5 years on TRT and feeling no effects. Time to give up?

    I feel for you . I am a physician and I can tell you that most docs have no clue what they are doing with TRT and the treatment medical practitioners receive is not superior to anyone else. That being said, I was forced at 46 years old to start TRT due to heart failure , hypopituitary , empty...
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    Sleep apnea/insomnia on TRT can time fix it? advice needed

    Sometimes we do not know if we have breathing problems when we are asleep because we are asleep -until we are not. You do not have to have horrible gasping for air and snoring to have sleep apnea. Some of us who are severe do present like this- others do not until the illness becomes much worse...
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    Sleep apnea/insomnia on TRT can time fix it? advice needed

    I am a doc and allow me to explain my situation to you as I have already lived it. I am not saying 100% that your issue is completely the same as mine as I have no way of knowing your complete history. I was a healthy and power lifted most of my life, but at 42 had to deal with a gallbladder...
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    ED ongoing issues

    First time posting on here for me and I have say , as a physician , I am very impressed by the wealth of knowledge you guys provide to members. I have dealt with my own unbelievable illness as a physician and allow me to say that doctors do not get treated better than anyone else and at times...
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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