how did you make out on accutane? Sex drive come back? Hopefully it wasn’t permanent for you like it was for me. My symptoms continually got worse over the years after taking accutane. I despise doctors for giving this shit to their patients.
My take from someone who was on accutane in late teens. Stay clear of it. I had a host of hormone issues throughout life, ended up infertile and not able to have kids. Testosterone came back below 150 in my 20’s. Dramatic decline from about 18 to 25. At 18 I was very healthy and strong into...
I’ve had a lot of the same symptoms. When I initially started trt I felt like a million bucks but they tapered off after 4-5 months. I’ve had a long journey with it. I personally believe accutane did something to my body regarding permanently lowering Dht. When I take just test injections I...
i'm actually glad to find this chat. I took accuatane when i was 17 for bad acne and had a healthy sexual function at that time. After that i noticed something was wrong for about 10 years. I was trying to have children with my wife and it was working, I was infertile and very low testosterone...
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.