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For Those That Get Headaches on TRT

There are a few threads on headaches, but I thought I’d start one dedicated for anyone who wants to solicit or provide advice and feedback on headaches. If you previously had or currently still experience headaches, please share your thoughts here. I am prone to headaches and have been my whole...
- Fortunate
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- Sep 25, 2022
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- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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TRT causing migraines

Hi! Surely there has to be guys here who suffer from migraines, how did trt affect them? I'm asking because trt seems to trigger migraines for me, and I don't understand why. There seems to be evidence about low T causing migraines, and trt actually helping, but still when I'm off I get zero...
- Kimpe
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- Sep 10, 2021
- migraine
- Replies: 15
- 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