Nelson Vergel

Nelson Vergel

Founder, Excel Male Forum
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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...

The Promise of Pregnenolone

Oct 14

There are various hormones in our bodies, and many of them are made in the adrenal glands. One of them, specifically, is pregnenolone, and it is the one from which all the other adrenal hormones are made - about 150 of them.We've heard of...

Can Marijuana Increase Estradiol and Contribute to Man Boobs (Gynecomastia)?

Oct 14

Animal studies have shown that exposure to the active ingredient in marijuana can result in a decrease in testosterone levels, a reduction of testicular size, and abnormalities in the form and function of sperm. In humans, the effects of...

Less than 4 % of Men at the Veterans Healthcare System Get Proper Testosterone Management

Oct 14

This is the same system that published a paper that said that testosterone increased heart attacks. Well, now we see why. They do not do proper workup and monitoring! Unacceptable way to treat people who sacrificed themselves for the United...

Testosterone Injections Increase Muscle and Strength Better than T gels

Oct 14

Table of Contents J Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle. 2018 Mar 15. doi: 10.1002/jcsm.12291. [Epub ahead of print] Muscular responses to testosterone replacement vary by administration route: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Skinner JW...

Endocrine Society Releases New Version of their Testosterone Clinical Practice Guideline

Oct 14

No earth-shattering changes except that now they mention estradiol in different tables but do not recommend estradiol testing. We recommend making a diagnosis of hypogonadism only in men with symptoms and signs consistent with testosterone (T)...

Treatments for Men who Fail to Benefit from ED Medications

Oct 14

Table of Contents This is the best review I have seen on the subject. Abstract Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5-i) have become first-line therapy for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Most initial prescriptions for PDE5-i are...

Testosterone replacement therapy is able to reduce prostate inflammation in men with BPH

Oct 14

Rastrelli G, Cipriani S, Lotti F, et al. 186 - Testosterone replacement therapy is able to reduce prostate inflammation in men with BPH, metabolic syndrome and hypogonadism: Preliminary results from a randomized placebo controlledclinical...

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