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Oral Testosterone Therapy in Men with Low Testosterone: A Comprehensive Review

Jul 12

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Introduction Background and significance Hypogonadism, characterized by low testosterone levels, is a significant clinical condition affecting a substantial proportion of the male population, particularly older men. The management of...

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U-Shaped Association Between Testosterone and Fractures

Jul 12

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The occurence of fractures in an elderly population is a significant concern, so this study looked at the relation between the number of fractures and hormone levels, including testosterone. It found fractures were higher at both low and high...

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New Zealand does not let me give blood to decrease high hematocrit on TRT

Jul 12

Hi Guys Blood lab turned me away for having Haemoglobin of 198. Apparently the limit is 185(Here in New Zealand) I am currently on 80mg(split twice a week 40+40)of test cyp deep IM. Have been on this for 4 months and going well. Can't do and...

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Iron Supplementation Protocol to Raise Ferritin FAST While on TRT: The Vorck Protocol

Jul 12

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Hi all, I started TRT in 2001 and have been giving blood over the years and have always had issues with recovering my ferritin. Long story short, I got tired of waiting for others to do the research, so I did it myself, created a protocol, hired...

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New research on Taurine improving HPTA Hormone Axis

Jul 11

Came across this video (linked below) showing a new study outlining that Taurine supplementation might increase Gnrh, FSH, LH and general testicular health. - relevant commentary from @24:25 Thoughts on adding 1g/day to the supp stack? The...

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Experts Settle the PROTEIN Debate

Jul 10

Bringing together two of the top minds, with differing (though less so now than ever before) perspectives on protein as it relates to health from multiple different angles, watching their circles of agreement overlapping more and more in real...

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Comparison of U.S. Clinical Guidelines on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) in Women

Jul 09

These are not usually what many US clinics follow, but I wanted to show what the guidelines say. Comparison of U.S. Clinical Guidelines on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) in Women Multiple U.S. medical organizations—including The Menopause...

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Can Certain Blood Pressure Medications Decrease Hematocrit?

Jul 09

ARBs, or Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers, are a class of medications primarily used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). They also play a role in managing heart failure and protecting kidney function, particularly in patients with...

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How Compounding Pharmacies Are Challenging Big Pharma on Fair Access

Jul 08

13-Minute Podcast: This podcast discussion examines the burgeoning role of compounding pharmacies, particularly in the context of GLP-1 medications, and how they are challenging the established dominance of Big Pharma. Driven by soaring drug...

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Testosterone/Estradiol Ratio: The Hidden Key to Low Libido in Men with Sexual Dysfunction?

Jul 07

Poster 149: Testosterone/Estradiol Ratio and Low Libido in Men with Sexual Dysfunction Title TESTOSTERONE: ESTRADIOL RATIO A STEP FORWARD TOWARDS THE UNDERSTANDING OF LOW LIBIDO IN MEN WITH SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION Authors Rodrigo Freddi, Rubens...

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Estrogen-It's what makes a real man

Jul 05

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Study: Low estrogen can cause problems for men Study: Low estrogen can cause problems for men (2013) Dr. Joel Finkelstein, an endocrinologist at Harvard Medical School and the lead author of a new study, talks about the effects of declining...

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Metabolic benefits afforded by estradiol and testosterone in both sexes

Jul 05

As we very well know T s metabolites estradiol and DHT are needed in order to reap full beneficial effects of testosterone. Ts metabolites estradiol and DHT are needed in healthy amounts to experience the full spectrum of testosterones...