prostate cancer; trt; hypogonadism

An Approach to Testosterone Therapy in Men After Treatment for Localized Prostate Cancer

An Approach to Testosterone Therapy in Men After Treatment for Localized Prostate (2022) Cancer Aubrey Reeves, David W. Barham, * and Faysal A. Yafi Abstract Testosterone therapy (TTh) is a well-established and safe treatment for men with testosterone deficiency. Historically, great caution...
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Testosterone Therapy in Men on Active Surveillance

Testosterone Therapy in Men on Active Surveillance (2022) Tristan Chun, Jacob Tannenbaum, Haley Watts, Igor Voznesensky, Wael Almajed, and Wayne J.G. Hellstrom* Abstract In recent decades, although prostate cancer (PCa) mortality has dramatically decreased, addressing the quality of life for...
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- Jan 1, 2023
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Potential Protective Effects of Testosterone Therapy on Prostate Cancer

Potential Protective Effects of Testosterone Therapy on Prostate Cancer (2022) Angeline Johny, Pratik Kanabur, and Mohit Khera Abstract This review article encompasses the historical perspective of androgen deprivation therapy by first reviewing the early research conducted by Huggins and...
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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