arthritis

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    Supplements/recommendations for aiding in restoring cartilage to the knee. Only 39 years old and is considered level 3-4 arthritic

    Figured I’d float this out there. I tore some of the cartilage in my knee (in the trochlear groove specifically) a couple years ago playing volleyball and the pain has been getting worse and limits my activity more and more. I’m 39 and multiple orthos have told me I’m basically screwed and the...
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    Nitric oxide and inflammation?

    Does beet juice, arginine, citrulline, taldalafil? make my OA worse? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2582805/
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    Anastrazole and Arthritis

    My testosterone levels have been on the higher side since starting TRT. And after my last consultation with my doctor they suggested if I wanted to, I could try lowering my weekly injections from .45 ml twice a week of testosterone with .125 mg anastrazole 3x a week...to 0.37 ml twice a week...
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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