prostate cancer; adt; testosterone therapy

Testosterone Replacement Therapy After ADT

Chapters: 0:34 What is testosterone replacement therapy (TRT)? 2:29 What is the dosing? 2:50 Explain adding testosterone when you are on ADT? 4:43 What is a normal testosterone level and one for someone on ADT? 7:10 How does quality of life and testosterone level relate? 7:55 Does...
- madman
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- Aug 6, 2024
- prostate cancer; adt; testosterone therapy
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- Forum: Prostate Related Issues
Testosterone Replacement In Prostate Cancer Remission

Medical Oncologist Mark Scholz, MD gives a survey of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) in the context of prostate cancer. Historically, some in the medical community have been hesitant to consider testosterone in patients with a history of prostate cancer out of fear of exacerbating the...
- madman
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- May 20, 2023
- prostate cancer; adt; testosterone therapy
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- Forum: Prostate Related Issues

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