TRT & Hormone Optimization
Research profiles for testosterone replacement therapy compounds, aromatase inhibitors, SERMs, and hormone precursors. Evidence-graded dosing, mechanism, and monitoring guides.
Testosterone Cypionate
Most common TRT ester — weekly or bi-weekly injection
Testosterone Enanthate
Long-acting ester — 5-7 day half-life
Testosterone Propionate
Short-acting ester — every other day protocol
Anastrozole
Aromatase inhibitor — estrogen management on TRT
Enclomiphene
SERM — preserves fertility while raising testosterone
Clomiphene (Clomid)
SERM — HPG axis stimulation, fertility preservation
DHEA
Hormone precursor — adrenal androgen
Pregnenolone
Master hormone precursor — neurosteroid
Progesterone
Hormone balancing — used in both men and women
Estradiol
Primary estrogen — critical for bone, cardiovascular, cognitive health