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I'm in no way implying you did anything wrong, it's just the situation within insurance based healthcare places low priority on testosterone related therapy and has been ignored for decades. This is why few know how to do it, there's no standard of care model for TRT.


SHBG scanvanges sex hormones and prevent your body from clearing out all your testosterone too quickly, if SHBG is high normal it means you hold onto it too well which can have consequences of holding on to too much testosterone forcing your bioavailable testosterone too low. Bioavailable testosterone is the magical stuff that your body responds to, builds muscle, increases lean body mass and affects every cell in your body and shapes how you think and behave.


We get guys in here all the time who have joined the T-Mills as we refer to them, they don't staff actual doctors who can diagnose and treat medical conditions, but they can prescribe testosterone even if they have no clue. The only doctors that know how to do TRT properly are those who have been doing it for decades, we have a lot of members here who were once in your shoes who have been enlightened to the fact those most doctors have no idea how to replace testosterone effectively and have joined Defy Medical.


An anti-aging clinics who staffs real doctors capable of diagnosing and treating a many different of medical conditions such as thyroid, replacing testosterone and much more. They do telemedicine for those living across the country, those unable to find competent doctors.


I'm with Defy Medical and it was the best decision I could have made.


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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