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Sexual Dysfunction on TRT

I am on no other meds, don't have sleep apnea as far as I know. I exercise 4 days a week and work outside. I am negative for Lyme and autoimmune. I have not however tried mega doses of T. My doctor has gone up to 140mg. He did prescribe cream at 200mg a day I can try which I understand is a...
- Korill
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- Nov 12, 2019
- Forum: When TRT Is Not Enough (ED, Libido, & More)
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Sexual Dysfunction on TRT

I have had brief periods of feeling better but they are short lived. They don't happen with every protocol change, only sometimes.
- Korill
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- Nov 12, 2019
- Forum: When TRT Is Not Enough (ED, Libido, & More)
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Sexual Dysfunction on TRT

My prolactin was around 14 prior to trt. What causes this? Is it desensitization to the testosterone?
- Korill
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- Nov 12, 2019
- Forum: When TRT Is Not Enough (ED, Libido, & More)
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Sexual Dysfunction on TRT

Trt has been very beneficial to my life but also very negative in some ways, notably in the bedroom. I have suffered from severe ED and lack of libido on TRT. I have been on for many years with a variety of protocols. My main issue is having absolutely no sexual desire. If I am able to get...
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- Nov 12, 2019
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TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

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