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Hello all,


I recently found this site after searching for info on lowT. A lot of info to absorb! Been reading and absorbing all I can. Some back round on me: 42yo, 250lb weightlifter in good health. Workouts starting to suffer and had a lot of symptoms of lowT so went and got checked. Labcorp T serum @268 (ref 348-1197) rest of labs were ok, time to check out options so here I am. I found 2 local places for possible treatment. First one was lowT center chain. They want me to come in once/wk for test cyp+ai if needed and no hcg. After insurance my cost would be 25$/wk. I don't like the idea of having to go in every week and honestly they just seem to want to inject, collect $ and send you out the door. Second place was a local chiropractor office that has a NP (nurse pract.) on staff. I met with her today and had a lengthy conversation. She listened to all my symptoms and concerns. She seems very competent and treats a lot of men. I felt very comfortable with her. They recommend the tcyp+hcg+ai (arimidex) protocol. They ship everything to house but I do have to pick up syringes from her office which seems very fair and reasonable to me. She will even mix hcg for me if I want no charge. I think my insurance will cover labs so my cost would be 125$/month for treatment. They do labs 1 month after starting and if all ok, every quarter (3months) from there on out. I think I found my place for treatment :)! My girlfriend is a RN at local hospital so she is going to help me get started with injections. I'm very grateful for this site and after reading about the challenges of finding a Dr to treat, I feel very fortunate to have found this option so close to home. I look forward to starting treatment soon and feeling better and learning/contributing here!


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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