testosterone; prostate cancer; trt

Ins and outs of testosterone: prostate cancer concerns

PCRI's Alex and medical oncologist Mark Scholz, MD, describe the ins and outs of testosterone, especially as it concerns men with prostate cancer concerns. 0:06 How are testosterone levels measured? When is testosterone monitoring relevant in the context of prostate cancer? 1:44 What is the...
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- Jul 25, 2023
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- Forum: Prostate Related Issues
Testosterone Replacement Therapy and Prostate Cancer

Testosterone Therapy and Prostate Cancer Incorporating Low-Level Evidence into Practical Recommendations (2023) Alvaro Morales, MD, CM, FRCSC*, D. Robert Siemens, MD, FRCSC1 INTRODUCTION In men’s health, 2 fields share the characteristics of being both controversial and involving several...
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- Feb 5, 2023
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Testosterone therapy in prostate cancer

Testosterone therapy in prostate cancer: is it still a controversy? (2022) Alex S. Barta , Alexander Van Hoofa , Ryan Badre-Humea , Joshua Selvarajaha , Kristian Robillarda and David M. Albala Purpose of review The benefits of testosterone therapy (TTh) in the hypogonadal male can be...
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- Sep 11, 2022
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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