orthopaedics; menopause; hormones; longevity

Transforming Surgery with Whole-Person Care: Dr. Wright’s Breakthrough Insights on Empathy, Hormonal Health, and Longevity Optimization

Physical performance, recovery, longevity–are these outcomes part of your urology practice? In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Vonda Wright, a renowned orthopedic surgeon and expert in aging and longevity, joins Dr. Amy Pearlman to discuss the intersection of surgical practice, longevity...
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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