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Coming off after 10 years non stop self administered "trt" MISSION IMPOSSIBLE RECOVERY

So, firstly - I am completely aware I have a <1% chance of ever making a FULL recovery and the chances are I'm going to end up on TRT for life. But anyway - always up for a challenge and I hope this gives others who are in a similar situation some motivation. Straight to the story: Hopped on at...
- coaster1215
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- May 22, 2025
- ai anabolic steroids; post cycle therapy; recovery body dismorphic disorder; androgens coming off of trt coming off testosterone cruise cypionate hcg htpa long term hcg long term testosterone pct recovery hpta/stopping long-term trt testicle atrophy trt
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
Muscle Dysmorphia in Men: The Han Swolo Effect

In this video, Harrison “Skip” Pope Jr., MD, MPH, of Harvard Medical School in Boston, and Katharine Phillips, MD, of NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York City, discuss symptoms, treatments, and social propagation of muscle dysmorphia, a type of body dysmorphic disorder...
- madman
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- Jun 22, 2022
- body dismorphic disorder; androgens
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- Forum: Testosterone and Men's Health Articles

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