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When TRT Fails

Men with more comorbid conditions are more likely to report TRT has failed to help them. This implies taking other measures to improve your health along with TRT is more likely to produce a good outcome. Chief amon these are a healthy diet and exercise, but may also include other medical...
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- Jul 21, 2020
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- Forum: When TRT Is Not Enough (ED, Libido, & More)
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Is Hematocrit of 54 Justified to Modify TRT?

An asessment of the issue of hematocrit increase after testosterone therapy and whether current guidelines are justified. The abstract is online and the full paper can be downloaded from the link. The conclusion is: "Testosterone therapy (TTh) can effect an increased hematocrit via poorly...
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- May 22, 2020
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- Forum: Testosterone and Men's Health Articles
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Testosterone Therapy Does Not Increase Risk After Heart Surgery

Examining records of cardiac surgery at the Cleveland Clinic found no increased incidence of cardiac events after the surgery for men on testosterone therapy. The summary says: "Among 20,604 patients who met inclusion and exclusion criteria, 301 patients who used testosterone routinely within 1...
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- Apr 1, 2020
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Mortality Three Times Higher in Anabolic Steroid Users

A study of steroid users at Danish fitness centers found increased use of hospital services as well as increased mortality over a seven year period. The abstract says: "In this retrospective matched cohort study, 545 male subjects tested positive for AAS in Danish fitness centres during the...
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- Nov 22, 2018
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- Forum: Testosterone and Men's Health Articles

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