Nelson Vergel

Nelson Vergel

Founder, Excel Male Forum
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What is the Ideal Testosterone Dosage for Muscle Gain ?

Sep 30

Table of Contents There's no question that testosterone is paramount for achieving an increased muscle mass and reducing fat percentage. Both healthy young men and those reaching andropause can use exogenous testosterone to experience more...

Coronavirus Treatment: Can an Old Drug Plus Zinc Be the Answer?

Sep 30

I highly recommend watching this great video made by pulmonologist Dr. Seheult of https://www.medcram.com where he reviews current data on chloroquine plus zinc. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7F1cnWup9M Transcript Of Coronavirus...

Long Term HCG Use in Men - Does it Stop Working Due to Desensitization?

Sep 30

Online forums have spread a lot of misinformation about long term use of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) losing its effectiveness after weeks of use in men with or without testosterone replacement therapy. But, are those rumors based on actual...

Can Testosterone Treatment Alleviate Depression Symptoms? Studies Say Yes!

Sep 29

Did you know that more than 250 million people have depressive symptoms all over the world? This mental disorder can affect both men and women. It has a profound effect on confidence, daily energy levels, and productivity. Depression in men...

The Prostate and Testosterone: Lecture by Dr Joseph LaBoissiere

Oct 10

Dr. LaBoissiere: Thank you. I have kind of a booming voice so if it gets too loud, let me know and I will adjust the mic. It’s certainly a pleasure to be here. I am fairly new in terms of being a physician. I am a fellow and that’s always...

Male Excel is not Excel Male

Dec 28

The EXCELMALE mark and EXCELMALE forum are not connected or affiliated with Male Excel, Inc., the MALE EXCEL mark, or any associated products and services.

Testosterone Therapy Risks: Short Video

Oct 11

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IohHSowFZ1o&t=418s This short video covers risks of poorly managed testosterone therapy and its contraindications. Nelson Vergel is the founder of ExcelMale.com, DiscountedLabs.com, and author of books on...

Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) Effect on Men's Fertility

Sep 04

Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) Effect on Men's Fertility men fertility sperm Testosterone replacement therapy suppresses spermatogenesis (sperm production) by reducing intratesticular testosterone and decreasing FSH through...

About Us

Aug 04

Founder & Moderator: Nelson Vergel Nelson Vergel is a 61-year-old chemical engineer originally from Venezuela who, by his own necessity, has become a leading educator on hormone therapies and men's health. His search for cutting-edge health...

Miracle cures or modern quackery? Stem cell clinics multiply

May 01

Excellent article to read if you know anyone thinking about using any of these clinics. "The treatments are not covered by insurance. Many of the clinics’ patients are old, sick and already struggling with medical bills. Some clinics urge...

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Apr 11

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Is Clomid (Clomiphene) Effective to Increase Testosterone, Fertility and Sperm Volume?

Mar 30

I am trying to save many of you time in searching important information in key posts. Here is a list of good posts related to Clomid (clomiphene). This drug is used for fertility issues. Some doctors prescribe it to increase testosterone. Many...

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