Nelson Vergel

Nelson Vergel

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Global Testosterone Deficiency Diagnosis and Treatment Patterns

May 27

Although the measurement of serum testosterone levels is commonly used in the diagnosis of male HG, the cut-off values for low testosterone are not well defined and vary throughout the literature, ranging from 200–400 ng/dL, with 300 ng/dL being...

Testosterone Therapy Reduces Risk of Rehospitalization in Older Men With Low Testosterone.

May 26

Androgen Therapy and Rehospitalization in Older Men With Testosterone Deficiency. Baillargeon J, et al. Mayo Clin Proc. 2016. OBJECTIVE: To assess whether the receipt of androgen therapy is associated with a reduced 30-day...

How to reverse sexual dysfunction caused by antidepressants

May 26

In an open-label study of 1,022 patients with a mean 40 years of age, 59.1% reported antidepressant-associated sexual dysfunction.10 The study analyzed the following antidepressants: citalopram, paroxetine, venlafaxine, sertraline, fluvoxamine...

Comparison of testosterone clinics in the United States

May 10

This table summarizes the differences between men's health testosterone clinics on the following parameters: 1- Is insurance accepted? 2- Is 24 hr/7 day support provided? 3- Is there a free assessment? 4- Is there a travel credit for...

Video: Testosterone production, action, and symptoms of hypogonadism

Apr 28

Testosterone production, action, and clinical manifestations of testosterone deficiency. In the male body, the hypothalamus secretes gonadotropin-releasing hormone, or GNRH in a pulsatile fashion to stimulate the release of...

Anabolic Resistance: Why It Is Harder To Add Muscle Mass As We Age And How To Fight It

Apr 14

We lose muscle mass and strength as we age. This is known as sarcopenia. Muscle loss could begin in our 30s. Genetics and lifestyle play a major factor and there is a lot of inherited individual variability There are several reasons why...

Tadalafil Ameliorates Symptoms of Patients with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia with Pelvic Pain

Mar 28

Tadalafil Ameliorates Symptoms of Patients with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Complicated by Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome To examine the efficacy and safety of tadalafil in the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms suggestive of benign...

Testosterone Affects Outcomes in Men With MS

Mar 28

Testosterone Affects Outcomes in Men With MS Several benefits have been associated with testosterone as a potential therapy, such as improved libido, increased muscle strength, improved bone density, and potentially improved memory and...

Top 13 Scientific Reasons Why You Get Tired After Eating

Mar 23

Contents [hide] Fatigue is From The Hypothalamus (Mainly) Post Meal Fatigue is a Metabolic Problem 13 Reasons You Get Tired After Meals 1) Carbs and Glucose (by suppressing orexin) 2) Inflammation (by suppressing orexin) 3)...

Effect of Hypertension Medications on ED

Mar 23

Nelson Vergel Speaks to Paul Burguess from the UK about Testosterone Therapy in the UK and the US

Mar 10

I enjoyed this interview with Paul Burguess from the UK. His site is www.athleticnutrition.tv

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Mar 03

As of today, we have 72 videos that I hope help many men live better. Please subscribe ! Topics include: Testosterone Replacement, HCG, Estradiol info, Exercise, Nutrition, Supplementation, Male Enhancers, HRT for Women, and Several...

TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

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