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Sudden Elevated DHT?

Curious if anyone has experienced a sudden onset of elevated DHT levels? Over the past 6 months my DHT has jumped from 79 to 123. Estradiol went from 39 to 52. My program for the last five years is 90mg Test Cyp 2x week. I have RX for AI but rarely if ever need it. I average high 800’s approx...
- SeaDweller
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- Apr 25, 2023
- dht conversion
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Creatine Monohydrate to increase DHT conversion

Hi all, I recently read a clinical trial on pubmed demonstrating the increase of DHT conversion from Testosterone. I understand some guys who have not benefited from Testosterone injections do better on gels due to the fact they convert more testosterone to DHT. Has anyone experience with...
- STEVEMCQUEEN1978
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- Mar 26, 2021
- creatine monohydrate dht conversion
- Replies: 4
- Forum: When TRT Is Not Enough (ED, Libido, & More)
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Testosterone Cream and DHT increase

So I was on cream for about a year and in that year i noticed my anxiety was heightened. I also had other issues as stated of just feeling like crap. Anyways when doing labs, most my dht readings were upwards of 3-400. I was just wondering if that could of have been the culprit of my anxiety...
- Zooulie12
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- Dec 11, 2020
- anxiety cream dht dht conversion lab ocd
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Non scrotal application +DHT

has anyone used topical testosterone on non scrotal areas and had dht tested? I’ve seen guys talk about having high levels on Androgel, but thought maybe the larger surface area of low strength testosterone might convert more to dht? Thanks gents
- Bryan_K77
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- Mar 18, 2020
- dht conversion
- Replies: 22
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
How to promote 5AR and DHT conversion

I have access to a cream that is applied to the scrotum daily, which works really well, verified by testing. But I'm interested in more natural things, anything that might promote the 5AR conversion to DHT. I've investigated Sorghum and I do use Creatine but I don't think that those have had a...
- Vince Carter
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- Feb 10, 2017
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Injection frequency and DHT conversion

It seems that more frequent injections help keep E2 and HCT in check. Does injection frequency have any effect on DHT levels?
- MikeXL
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- Jul 31, 2016
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management

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