I am hoping to get a response from Nelson Vergel. I am a 25 year old man on TRT. My junior year of college I took equipoise and tren consecutively and came off cold turkey. I was just trying to get stronger for my senior season of wrestling in 2013. When I came off I didn't take any HCG or clomaphine I felt absolutely horrible, low sex drive, low motivation, high levels of anxiety weight loss. It was just plain bad. I had a few blood tests taken. My testosterone levels were 400 then 500 then 300 and stayed there. I was put on TRT and have been on TRT for 3 years now. My concern is my age, I may have just needed a restart and could have returned all the way. I'm wondering if now I could do a restart and what my chances of a full recovery would be to at least get me back too 500 or above. Please let me know what you think, and if you think it's possible what route to go and the protocol you respect and agree with the most! Thank you very much!
[FONT=verdana, sans-serif]​This thread includes a discussion on ​a simpler
HPTA reset protocol ​(the protocol is in the last post):​ [/FONT]
[FONT=verdana, sans-serif]https://www.excelmale.com/forum/sho...lics-You-May-Want-to-Read-These-PCT-protocols [/FONT] [FONT=verdana, sans-serif] [/FONT] [FONT=verdana, sans-serif]​If after HPTA reset you do not attain a T level of at least 500 ng/dL (after 6 weeks of stopping the reset protocol), you could repeat it again. If this fails to restart T production close to your original baseline, then the decision is to stay on TRT.​ [/FONT]
Predict estradiol, DHT, and free testosterone levels based on total testosterone
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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
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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.