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Blood Tests Needed Before and During Testosterone Replacement Therapy

Oct 15

Table of Contents Proper monitoring of men on testosterone replacement therapy has been dictated by several medical guidelines groups. However, most of them fall short in guiding doctors on what to if different key variables are not optimal...

Priapism may be treated by going up and down stairs

Oct 15

Really? This is a first for me! It would be hard to convince me that this can work for Trimix-induced priapism. Priapism is characterized by persistent penile erection in the absence of sexual arousal or desire that does not subside with...

How to Inject Testosterone

Oct 15

Table of Contents In this video the folks from Defy Medical show how to safely inject testosterone in the The following information was taken from the book: Testosterone: A Man's Guide How to Inject Testosterone Safely Some men prefer...

Dr Abraham Morgentaler: Who is a Candidate for Testosterone Replacement Therapy?

Oct 15

By Abraham Morgentaler, M.D. There is consensus that candidates for treatment with Testosterone Replacement Therapy should have signs or symptoms of TESTOSTERONE DEFICIENCY combined with biochemical evidence of low T levels. The challenge...

Testosterone Therapeutic Options and Best Practices in Management

Oct 15

Table of Contents This excellent lecture is recommended for clinicians and educated patients. From largest urology conference in the world (2015) Transcription Speaker 1: So without further ado, I'd like to bring Dr John Mulhall to the...

Video: Testosterone Replacement Options

Oct 15

In theory testosterone replacement should approximate the body’s own natural production of the hormone. The average male produces 4 to 7 mg of testosterone a day with plasma levels in early morning and lower levels in the evening. Women produce...

Should we not worry about decreased HDL caused by higher-dose testosterone replacement?

Oct 15

Table of Contents Higher Dose Testosterone can Decrease HDL Click here for background information: Why does testosterone therapy decrease HDL cholesterol in some men? HDL (High Density Lipoprotein cholesterol) particles are sometimes...

Testosterone Side Effect Management Table

Oct 15

Table of Contents It is suggested that you talk to your physician about the need for proper blood tests before and during testosterone. ProblemSolution and CommentsAcne/oily skin Caused by Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) effect on...

Anabolic Steroid Induced Hypogonadism in Young Men

Oct 15

Table of Contents Anabolic steroids and testosterone shut down the body's Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Testicular Axis (HPTA) while people use them and for a few weeks after cessation of these compounds. However, some men's testosterone production...

Treatment for Priaprism Caused by Trimix: Phenylephrine HCL Injection

Oct 15

Table of Contents Priapism is a medical condition in which the erect penis does not return to its flaccid state, despite the absence of both physical and psychological stimulation, within four hours. Improper dosing of Trimix can cause...

Treatments that may increase sex drive in women

Oct 14

Two randomized controlled trials examined the effect of testosterone on postmenopausal women with HSDD. One trial randomized 272 women ages 40 to 70 years to a 300-mcg transdermal testosterone patch (TTP; 142 women) or placebo (130...

Are you tired even with normal testosterone? Adrenal fatigue may be the problem.

Oct 14

Adrenal fatigue is a collection of signs and symptoms called a functional somatic syndrome where there are imbalances that cause the reserve present in the adrenal gland to be depleted below the necessary level. When evaluating healthy adults...