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    Anyone have Covid and measure their coagulation/clotting factors?

    I am trying to makes sense from my latest bloodwork. My main concern is whether these elevations (see attached) are likely due to the Covid infection I had 30 days prior to the blood draw and not due to my 3 mo.of 25mg/day enclomiphene regimen. Of note: I had a clot of unknown original form in...
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    HELP: Do I have Deep Vein Thrombosis??

    A few days ago I felt a sharp pain on the bottom of my right foot. It was painful to walk on it. Now my whole foot is red, swollen, and warm. My wife is freaking out and wants to take me to the ER thinking it’s DVT. But I am sure it can't be... I’ve only been on TRT since April, and I donated...
  3. Nelson Vergel

    Blocking Testosterone Increased Thrombosis in Men with Prostate Cancer

    Risk of thromboembolic disease in men with prostate cancer undergoing androgen deprivation therapy. O'Farrell S, et al. BJU Int. 2016. Abstract OBJECTIVES: To investigate the risk of thromboembolic disease (TED) in men with prostate cancer (PCa) on androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), while...
  4. Nelson Vergel

    Study Finds No Increased Blood Clots in Men on Testosterone

    The association between testosterone therapy and thrombotic risk in elderly men remains controversial. During a presentation at the 2015 AUA Annual meeting in New Orleans, Ranjith Ramasamy, MD, from Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, shed light on this hot topic. Learn more on the studies and...
  5. Nelson Vergel

    Testosterone and Blood Clots: Study Finds No Link

    A new study from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston of more than 30,000 commercially insured men is the first large comparative analysis to show that there is no link between testosterone therapy and blood clots in veins. The study found that middle-aged and older men who...
  6. Nelson Vergel

    The putative mechanisms underlying testosterone and cardiovascular risk

    A very well written short opinion article that summarizes factors that may increase cardiovascular risks of testosterone. All have been reviewed on ExcelMale.com but it is nice to see them summarized in a short paper by Dr Lipshultz' team. They did not include high estradiol as a causative...
  7. Nelson Vergel

    Can Testosterone Induce Blood Clots and Thrombosis? Interview with Dr Charles Glueck

    In my work collecting information for ExcelMale.com, I review abstracts daily on latest studies related to testosterone, men's health, nutrition, and more. I am always looking for studies that stand out and are no just repetitions of what we have seen before. Contrarian data to what I assume we...
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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