adrenals

  1. DixieWrecked

    TRT and AAS Effect on Adrenals

    Just a question for you guys. I remember certain bouts of insane lethargy while on TRT. I was surfing Reddit and some dude was saying steroid abuse shut down his adrenals. Taking that with a grain of salt but I do know a lot of people suffer from fatigue on TRT or steroids and some gain some...
  2. J

    Aj Batal New Member, nice to meet you, i feel you guys are the best group

    Hello all members, 5'10 190 idk my bodyfat maybe you guys can take a guess from my avatar Im a 28 year old on trt because of primary hypogonadism. one of my testicles does not function. otherwise i feel i would be healthy and have solid t levels naturally but i dont. i have a varicocelle on...
  3. Gianluca

    Low 17-OH Progesterone a concern?

    I was surprised 17-OH Progesterone was low <10 on LabCorp scale 27-199 ng/dl considering along with TRT I'was on HCG 125Iu daily 50mg Pregnelonone and 25mg of Hydrocotisone I actually thought because I'm on Hydrocortisone Progesterone would be high(er) Why would that be low?
  4. M

    New Bloodwork After 2 Months on Pregnenolone, B Vitamins and no A.I.

    So long story short, after my last bloodwork I realised that I probably had adrenal issues that had to be addressed. My cortisol was lowish, progesterone was low and so was DHEAS. I felt tired, irritated and I was considering coming off TRT. I crashed my E2 like 4 times this year, mostly because...
  5. Nelson Vergel

    Adrenals remain shut down after several days of a cortisone injection

    Simultaneous bilateral knee injection of methylprednisolone acetate and the hypothalamic-pituitary adrenal axis: a single-blind case-control study. Habib G, et al. Show all Journal J Investig Med. 2014 Mar;62(3):621-6. Abstract OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to evaluate the...
  6. B

    Young Males with hormonal Issues

    Hey guys, I am new to this forum but will be needing some guidance while I figure out my hormonal issues. I have been on Testosterone and thyroid since I was 17. I was diagnosed with hypogonadism and Hypo-Thyroid. It has been a long road of every doctor telling me something different. I am...
  7. Nelson Vergel

    Utility of the low-dose short Synacthen test in diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency

    Has anyone used the Synacthen test to get diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency (low cortisol output)? The short Synacthen [tetracosactrin i.e. synthetic adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) ] test is routinely used to diagnose adrenal insufficiency, both primary and secondary (i.e. due to...
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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