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Testosterone use with enlarged aorta

Has anyone continued with testosterone after being diagnosed with a slightly Enlarged aorta? I have been on TRT for several years, mainly using cypionate at no more than 160 mg per week, and in recent years, only about 100 mg per week. I have also used cream occasionally. Recently, it was found...
- Cooper
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- Nov 18, 2025
- enlarged aorta
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Enlarged ascending thoracic aorta causes?

So I have been having a lot of acid reflux the past 1 1/2 years, no blood pressure issues and erratic lipid panels (expected when on TRT) but the last year lipid panel dialed in with Natural Thyroid supplementation-Armour... just had CT Scan for Heart Calcium which came back "0" normal.... but...
- BillyJ03z
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- May 27, 2021
- aneurysm aorta aorta aneurysm enlarged aorta heart heart issues thoracic aorta trt trt heart issues
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions

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