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Recovery after stopping cold turkey

Looking for advice / guidance after having severe side effects 9 months into treatment, followed by abrupt discontinuation and severe withdrawal. Almost 5 months later, still not back to pre-TRT self. Some background: 37 yo M Was on 180 mg testosterone cypionate weekly, split into injections...
- Rektnopct
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- Oct 14, 2023
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- Replies: 5
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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off/on TRT

I am considering a TRT withdrawal to try an alternative. I saw the one month protocol. If I try the alternative for say 3 months and it does not work for me, how soon can I expect to regain on-TRT status (i.e. relieve low T symptoms)? I have been on TRT for 2 years now. I am one of those who did...
- goga
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- Jul 13, 2019
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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drug-like withdrawal symptoms 4-5 months off trt

i came off trt this winter january or february can't say exactly.. for past month i've been feeling very off not just like low T state but very agitated, restlessness, shaky, confused, drug cravings and generally feel like if I came off of year cocaine blast.. I don't take any drugs except for...
- lowe2sucks
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- Jul 4, 2018
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management

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