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    Infrequent dosing to avoid shutdown…

    This might seem stupid, but here me out…. Long story short: I have treatment/lifestyle/therapy resistant depression, mental fatigue, anxiety. You name it, I’ve tried it. Believe me. Both medical and underground. Doctors are at a loss. But one day I decided to try testosterone and….. bam. Total...
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    Ipamorelin--Any insane mental sides? Physical sides?

    I was recommended Ipamorelin by a functional doc for improving motility/gastric emptying for SIBO. Note I already take Motility Activator (which has ginger+artichoke extracts), drink chamomile tea, but its not enough. I also noticed that when I feel hungry I feel better mentally-more hedonic...
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    MIF-1 (and other peptides) for Anhedonia/Depression

    Thought I would start a discussion about this awesome lesser known peptide, yet one of the peptides with quite a few actual human studies behind it. So I'll start with my experience before getting to the science: I have done a few cycles (they last 5-7 days of 8-10 mg) of it this year and...
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    Permanent ED from tamoxifen?

    Hello. So my doctor gave me tamoxifen for low t and I only took 5 pills (20mg) eod. Didn’t help with the symptoms only gave me severe loss of libido, ed and anhedonia. Then we changed to sustanon 250mg every 10 days. My doctor said symptoms of tamoxifen will go away in “couple of weeks” And I...
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    Treatments for Anhedonia/Blunting

    What treatments are good for anhedonia and blunting? I've been on TRT for many years, since around 2016-2017 to now. I got on it for anxiety and low mood issues and it did eventually help and I completely recovered. I did not have anhedonia then. I also take HCG and Preg occasionally. And my...
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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