Dr. Saya says he has at times offered a trial with cabergoline when prolactin is > 10 ng/mL and other likely culprits have been ruled out.... So, for instance would a patient with issues of penile sensitivity, anorgasmia, or perhaps even difficulty keeping a quality erection with a Prolactin level of 13.5ng/ml on a "normal" scale of 2.0 ng/ml to 18.0 ng/ml be high enough to offer cabergoline?
As per the OP I'd say that libido and erectile function can both pretty pretty finicky, and often intertwined. Libido in particular relies on so much more than just the right amount of testosterone.... Is it fair to suggest, that of all the benefits of HRT, improvement of ED is perhaps the one benefit that requires more time, and patience, and finding the minimal level of both total T and free T as well as time to "heal"?
Hi @madman
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Predict estradiol, DHT, and free testosterone levels based on total testosterone
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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.
Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.
The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.
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