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  1. Nelson Vergel

    Testosterone Therapy in Pre- and Post-Menopausal Women: Deep Dive

    Testosterone Therapy in Pre- and Post-Menopausal Women Testosterone Therapy for Women: Indications and Evidence (2010–2025) Low Sexual Desire (HSDD) and Sexual Function Evidence: Multiple randomized controlled studies (RCTs) and meta-analyses confirm that testosterone improves sexual desire...
  2. Nelson Vergel

    Testosterone and DHEA in Women- Effect on Sexual Function

    Androgens and Female Sexual Function and Dysfunction—Findings From the Fourth International Consultation of Sexual Medicine The literature supports an important role for androgens in female sexual function. There is no blood androgen level below which women can be classified as having androgen...
  3. Nelson Vergel

    Video: Testosterone in Women: Friend or Enemy ?

    Allison Woodworth speaks about the facts and misconceptions of testosterone in women. Email her at [email protected] for more information on how to get your testosterone tested and how to improve it if you are diagnosed testosterone deficient.
  4. Nelson Vergel

    Treatments that may increase sex drive in women

    Two randomized controlled trials examined the effect of testosterone on postmenopausal women with HSDD. One trial randomized 272 women ages 40 to 70 years to a 300-mcg transdermal testosterone patch (TTP; 142 women) or placebo (130 women).=177490#bib1']1 At 6 months, women using the TTP reported...
  5. Nelson Vergel

    Can testosterone help beat menopause? Jane Fonda says it helped her a lot

    Testosterone replacement is not only for men. Women need it as much as men for the same reasons: To increase lean body mass, sex drive, and mental focus. The ovaries and adrenals produce testosterone in women at about a tenth of the blood levels found in men. But as women age, their testosterone...
  6. Nelson Vergel

    The Use of Testosterone in Women - Is it Worth it and Safe?

    By Nelson Vergel Author of "Testosterone: A Man's Guide" There is so much confusion about the use of hormones in pre and post menopausal women, especially after the largest study ever undertaken using two female hormones was halted due to increased incidence of breast cancer in women. I...
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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