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I’ve been on TRT for 3 years.  About 3 months into it, I noticed temporal hair loss, and I developed a prominent widow’s peak.  I  didn’t actually notice any shedding (more on that later), but my hair was thinning.  I started taking finasteride, and the thinning hair stopped and eventually reversed after about 6 months.  I had no negative side effects.  9 months ago, I decided to supplement TRT with nandrolone to see if I could rid myself of pesky joint issues.  I read about nandrolone & stopped finasteride.  I replaced finasteride with Rogaine and a laser cap while on nandrolone.  10 weeks into the nandrolone, my hair started coming out in handfuls.  I had never actually experienced shedding, but there was hair all over the bathroom.  I would run my hand through my hair and have handfuls of hair.  Had never experienced that.  I stopped nandrolone.  Still shedding.  About 6 weeks after stopping nandrolone, I resumed finasteride.  It took about 8 weeks, but the shedding stopped.  At 12 weeks, I think my hair is beginning to thicken back up.  Nandrolone was great for relieving joint pain, but I don’t want to go bald.  Can’t really say if reversing hair loss was due to stopping nandrolone, resuming finasteride, or a little of both.


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

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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.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038

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