sleep disorders

  1. Vince

    Sleep deprivation impacts us in various ways

    There have been quite a few research studies on lack of sleep, like how it can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, contribute to brain aging, and even make you feel drunk at work (not as fun as it sounds.) If you don’t get enough REM sleep, your brain has trouble maintaining all sorts...
  2. over60andusingtrt

    Best Sleep Supplements

    Please share which sleep supplements work best for you.
  3. T

    TRT and sleep fragmentation

    Hi, 49 year old here. Sleep has always been important to me. Even as a teen I would put myself to bed early so I could get 8-9 hours of sleep. Several years ago the fragmented sleep started. Currently, I'm waking up 3-4 times a night. I shoot for 8 hours of sleep and always seem to wake up...
  4. N

    Waking every night . 3am every morning

    Hi I want if anybody could point me in the right direction at looking at trying something that may help me.. awake every night / morning 3 a.m... I have followed all the Google advise don't use your phone get the right temperature for the room don't drink coffee alcohol.. I am getting 5 hours...
  5. Gianluca

    TRT Effect on 5 Alpha Reductase and Upstream Hormones- Cause of Low Mood and Anxiety?

    In this video dr Mark Gordon, starting at 9min, explains how using good level of TRT can "burn" 5 alpha reductase enzyme, that beside being responsible for converting Test into DHT, it is also responsible for converting Progesterone into Allopregnanolone in the brain. Throughout the years on...
  6. J

    Snoring

    I have never snored in my life. Since starting TRT 18 months ago, my wife says I snore so loud that it wakes her and she can’t sleep in the same room. Anyone else experience this?
  7. A

    Thinking of getting a CPAP machine

    I keep waking up in the middle of the night and a sleep study costs $700 AFTER INSURANCE where I live. A CPAP can be bought for cheaper. I did a home oxymetry and it showed no apnea but I have a genetic disorder which makes my body oxygen deficient. Any suggestions on where to buy one...
  8. Nelson Vergel

    How Our Addiction to Our Phones is Disrupting Our Sleep

    "Screens emit a blue light, which inhibits the bodies ability to relax into sleep. A 2014 study found that users that read on an iPad before going to bed took longer to fall asleep, felt less sleepy at night, and had shorter REM sleep compared to those who read books, reports the Huffington...
  9. Nelson Vergel

    The Effect of Sleep on Your Hormones, Erections, Body and Quality of Life

    Why is that some people can sleep through the night while others toss and turn? No matter how early or late you get to bed, you can't seem to get a full night of rest? You've tried just about everything to improve your sleep--sleeping pills, valerian root, napping, eating before bedtime, not...
TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

TRT Hormone Predictor

Predict estradiol, DHT, and free testosterone levels based on total testosterone

⚠️ Medical Disclaimer

This tool provides predictions based on statistical models and should NOT replace professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your TRT protocol.

ℹ️ Input Parameters

Normal range: 300-1000 ng/dL

Predicted Hormone Levels

Enter your total testosterone value to see predictions

Results will appear here after calculation

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

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