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    Time to give back. Please read!

    Most users here have a history of struggle that to a smaller or larger extent was helped by initiating hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Yup Thousands of users use this platform daily to ask questions and learn more about HRT. There are hundreds of successful stories here where people’s quality...
  2. Nelson Vergel

    Group Tells the FDA to Restrict the Use of Compounded Hormones

    That is the message this group is using to convince the FDA to make prescribing compounded products a very restricted field. The use of compounded bioidentical hormone therapies (cBHTs) — an increasingly popular approach to relieve symptoms of menopause and male hypogonadism — should be limited...
  3. Nelson Vergel

    CALL TO ACTION: Stop the FDA from restricting compounded hormone therapy!

    Have you benefited from compounded hormone therapy? If so, you won't be happy with what the FDA is planning. The FDA has never been a fan of pharmacy compounding, but now it looks to be making a move that could keep millions of people from using a critical therapy. Here's the deal: Last...
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    NASEM Assessment on the Safety and Effectiveness of Compounded Bioidentical Hormone Therapy (cBHT)

    Email from FDA, emphasis added is mine. One could imagine what this may lead to...women especially may be affected since if T compounded creams go away then that leaves only the pellets or injections. I can tell you how challenging it is to get even a progressive Provider to consider sub-Q...
  5. Nelson Vergel

    The FDA Ended Your Access to More Economical hCG and FSH

    UPDATE ON DECEMBER 1, 2021: The FDA has just made it a lot more difficult for couples seeking fertility to start a family. They have shut down the only affordable access to fertility hormones made by compounding pharmacies for over 40 years . All compounders were ordered to stop making...
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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