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Low libido on TRT

Hi 5 months on TRT Libido 2,3 month was excellent then suddenly dropped and even no morning wood! Doctor put me in daily 5mg Cialis , it didn’t help. Doctor says “all your blood tests are fine except below normal DHEA “ and he says low DHEA doesn’t affect libido E2,prolactin are within...
- msfarid
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- May 20, 2022
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Who Started TRT w/ "Normal" Levels @ What Age?

Latest labs in August were all middle range, slightly lower for my age. I turn 45 tomorrow and I feel fine, mostly, but 'things aren't what they used to be'. All my friends my age are on TRT, and some telling to do 150+ once a week. That seems extreme to me with my numbers below. My DHEA &...
- JYD21
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- Dec 3, 2021
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- Replies: 61
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions

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