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    Improved transurethral medication for ED.

    So what does that work out to for cost per use? I experimented with something similar from a different pharmacy just to have as fallback plan, but the price worked out to about $35 per use which is way more expensive than bimix per dose (which I don't use, but which would be the alternative for...
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    PT 141 works great, maybe to good

    Yes, lower the dose. I'm a believer in stating with 100-300 micrograms. Gradually adjust up if necessary and spread the dosing out as well, subject to experimentation. Also dial back cialis and viagra if you're on those. But most importantly, be grateful it works for you. Remember that millions...
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    HCG + Clomid or HCG only ?

    IMO, if you are in a good place, stay there (although your HCG dose sounds kind of hefty and the Tamox is not a common protocol). There are other things you can try which are non-hormonal and which may allow you to fine-tune your situation, such as Nitric Oxide supplementation and PT-141.
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    Pituitary restart while on TRT: promising initial results with GnRH plus enclomiphene

    This is very interesting and could explain a lot of why people in poor metabolic health do not produce enough T. Avoiding chronically elevated insulin and glucose is something we've talked about elsewhere but not in the context of this mechanism IIRC. However, since activity, especially moderate...
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    Dosage for women's testosterone ?

    Note that the study looked at "normal" women. What applies on average to "normal' people may not apply to special exception cases, which is what Belekas' SO's situation sounds like. The bottom line is that as is almost always the case, there is no substitute for experimentation once the obvious...
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    Dosage for women's testosterone ?

    Both DHEA and pregnenolone are upstream of e2 in the hormonal cascade, so perhaps they will help if supplementation is not working due to some sort to of absorption issue. A pure guess on dosage would be 10-25mg to start with and then adjust from there based on results. Also, if something is...
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    Dosage for women's testosterone ?

    I certainly hope you find something that works. I remember hearing years ago that DHEA in women almost entirely converts to some form of estrogen, so that's why I mentioned it.
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    Dosage for women's testosterone ?

    I apologize if you covered this elsewhere, but have you tried a small dose (e.g. 3mg) of Oxandrolone and/or DHEA? I have heard many reports of Oxandrolone helping women's libido.
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    Weight gain while running calorie deficit

    Intra-muscular water retention would explain it, as could refill of glycogen stores if you were low to start with. Also note that unless you are actually testing your metabolic rate with a device for that purpose (Breezing unit?) then you don't really know if you are in a deficit. If you want to...
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    Variable-resistance training

    I take bands to the gym and use chains(which I prefer) at home. Bands seem like they would be cumbersome with most machines.
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    Variable-resistance training

    I have used chains or band for years on all my press exercises with great benefit. I think it is one of the few free lunches in strength training. I really notice when I travel and can't use my normal equipment how much I lose in the top range of the movement. Nautilus machines are also a form...
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    HCG + Clomid or HCG only ?

    I'll be interested in other's thought on this however, I can say that when I took clomid alone, 25mg twice a week or 12mg every other day was the most I could tolerate without getting similar symptoms to what you have. Some people do not do well with higher doses. I also found that to drop the...
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    Can we talk about low dose daily tadalifil

    Great point, and I'm struggling to remember any correlation in the health world that was supported by at least one mechanism, that didn't turn out to be (at least partially) causation. Correction: I should have said "valid mechanism". Healthy user effected generated invalid correlations and a...
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    Can we talk about low dose daily tadalifil

    IMO we don't need any more "proof" than we already have. There seems to be no argument that NO is positive for the CV system in normal amounts, and PDE5i's indirectly increase it by delaying it's breakdown. Decisions are about risk/reward and cost/benefit, and the PDE5i's are some of the most...
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    Can we talk about low dose daily tadalifil

    Hydrogen and NO are different things. Cialis works by delaying the breakdown of NO, so having more NO is desirable with or without cialis.
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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