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Progesterone Cream Dosing (Anxiety management)

I have been on and off TRT for several years. The reason I keep coming off is unmanageable levels of anxiety, irritability and moodiness. I tried everything from lowering to raising dose, every day to twice weekly, different supplements, changing diet, exercise more, exercise les, lots of...
- bobbytomorow
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- Oct 12, 2024
- mental mood
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
Why Can't I Tolerate TRT From a Mental Standpoint?

I would like if this discussion doesn’t turn into an “us vs them” type of discussion. But it seems a small minority of people on these boards can’t tolerate trt from a mental stand point. Trt has very small positive effect on me physically. I feel slightly more energy and less fatigue. But...
- Charliebizz
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- Mar 15, 2019
- mental
- Replies: 64
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
Decline in Testosterone is Associated with Cognitive Decline in Older Men

Longitudinal Relationships between Reproductive Hormones and Cognitive Decline in Older Men: The Concord Health and Ageing in Men Project. Hsu B, et al. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2015. Abstract CONTEXT: The longitudinal relationship between declining levels of reproductive hormones and...
- Nelson Vergel
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- Apr 15, 2015
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Health & Wellness

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