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    u-curve for men and bone density

    anxiety can lead to bone loss in men This actually makes a lot of sense. Some men get anxiety from trt and when they are on a higher dose their anxiety goes up. Which of course would lead to bone loss. Not all men get anxiety from trt. Maybe that's why some men can use higher levels and some...
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    u-curve for men and bone density

    Here's one on eating fast food and bone density https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6135654/ https://ozarkorthopaedic.com/foods-that-are-bad-for-your-bones/
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    u-curve for men and bone density

    There are many studies showing the relationship between belly fat and men bone density. This is just one. The u-curve for men's belly fat and bone density can be analyzed through body composition measurements, particularly using Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) scans. Body Fat...
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    Tinnitus

    I do check my blood pressure every morning. The blood pressure machines are pretty accurate. When my blood pressure got too low. I even took it to my my doctor office to make sure it was correct. It was. For some reason my blood pressure is always lower at my doctor's office. I have the reverse...
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    TWICE PER WEEK TESTOSTERONE INJECTIONS ARE ASSOCIATED WITH GREATER RISK OF HIGH HEMATOCRIT

    This discussion is interesting. Before I started daily injections I did have higher HCT but for some reason my blood pressure never increased. I do use high amounts of fish oil and wonder if that has anything with my blood pressure staying normal? I've also read but not thoroughly about how...
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    Baking soda for firmer erections?

    It's not true. It may give someone a placebo effect for a while.
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    Bi annual basic lab panel

    I agree about the melatonin. Start with a very low dose 1 mg or less. My brother uses 2 mg a night. Once he doubled it and it kept him up.
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    High Testosterone Levels: Impact on the Heart

    I do like high levels of testosterone. Every year I get an echocardiogram. The only time I had thickening of my heart muscle was when I was using low dose nandrolone. After I stop using nandrolone and had my echocardiogram the following year my heart muscles returned to normal.
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    Differences in hematocrit impact between different application protocols

    It makes me wonder how much estrogen increases hematocrit. We definitely know that Testosterone increases it, we also know estrogen at times will increase hematocrit.
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    New thyroid med, once a week injection

    Potential of a drug called XP-8121. This drug is a once-weekly subcutaneous injection of levothyroxine for hypothyroidism and has a total addressable market of over $1 billion. Current treatment for hypothyroidism requires daily oral pills taken on an empty stomach, which many patients struggle...
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    How Much Protein Do You Really Need?

    the body can convert excess protein into sugar (glucose) through a liver process called gluconeogenesis, especially when carbohydrate intake is low.
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    TRT in men in their Nineties

    Thank you for posting. Your inspiration to all of us.
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    Skipped 3 pins and felt great

    A few weeks ago we had a lot of snow in Milwaukee and I got trapped downtown. I stayed in hotel and I missed 2 days injections. I did not feel anything different. When I return home I just continued my normal protocol.
  14. Vince

    Empower FDA Warning Letter

    No, I did not see this. Thank you for posting. I have not used empower pharmacy for a few years. But when I did use empower. I never had any issue with any of their products.
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    The Optimal Creatine Protocol for Strength, Brain, and Longevity

    I feel great benefits from 5 grams a day. When I go to 10 grams I get cramping in my back. Could be from not drinking enough water and of course getting dehydrated.
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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