finasteride

Webinar on Clomid, Anastrozole, HCG, DHEA, finasteride syndrome and much more

Testosterone book authors Dr John Crisler, Nelson Vergel and Jay Campbell discuss their views and asnwer questions on clomid (clomiphene), estradiol management with anastrozole, HCG for fertility and libido, how to treat finasteride syndrome, new injectable DHEA, and subcutaneous injections...
- Nelson Vergel
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- Jan 13, 2016
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- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
Study Confirms Persisted Sexual and Emotional Issues After Finasteride Use

Ganzer CA, Jacobs AR, Iqbal F. Persistent sexual, emotional, and cognitive impairment post-finasteride: a survey of men reporting symptoms. Am J Mens Health 2015;9(3):222-8. http://jmh.sagepub.com/content/9/3/222.abstract Finasteride is a synthetic 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, which...
- Nelson Vergel
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- Jan 12, 2016
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- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
Finasteride (Proscar, Propecia) Use Associated with ED, Low Testosterone

Seven hundred men participated in the study. Of those, 470 (mean age 58) took 5 mg of finasteride each day. The remaining 230 men (mean age 63) took 0.4 mg of tamsulosin. The men were followed for up to 45 months. Every three months, and at follow-up appointments, the men's testosterone levels...
- Nelson Vergel
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- Dec 30, 2015
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- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
DHT Counteracts Estradiol's Beneficial Effect on Insulin Sensitivity

This super elegantly done study looked at the effect of testosterone and DHT on body fat and insulin sensitivity. The researchers previously did a similar study that determined that low estradiol was linked to increased fat mass. By blocking testosterone, DHT and estradiol in different arms...
- Nelson Vergel
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- Sep 22, 2014
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- 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