Nelson Vergel

Nelson Vergel

May 17

Understanding the Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Hypogonadism in Men Hypogonadism, a condition characterized by low testosterone levels, can significantly impact a man's quality of life. ExcelMale.com offers a comprehensive guide to help...

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Does creatine cause hair loss? : A 12-week randomized controlled trial explains

May 13

Study article link: Does creatine cause hair loss? A 12-week randomized controlled trial - PMC Background and Purpose Creatine is a popular supplement known for enhancing muscle strength and lean mass. Despite its benefits, concerns have...

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GLP-1 Medications (Semaglutide, etc.) Decrease Sex Drive

May 07

Study at a Glance Title: “Assessing the Impact of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists on Sexual Desire: A Qualitative Review” Authors: H. Quaile & R. Horwitz Journal: Journal of Sexual Medicine — published 1 April 2025 Why This Matters Glucagon-like...

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How Your Vitamin D Level Can Boost the Heart Health Benefits of Testosterone Therapy for Men: New Study

Apr 30

Vitamin D Status Shapes the Cardiometabolic Pay-Off of Testosterone Therapy in Late-Onset Hypogonadism Abstract Late-onset hypogonadism (LOH) is common in aging males and is frequently accompanied by features that drive cardiovascular and...

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Ankle swelling after starting testosterone injections

Apr 28

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I got this question from a friend of mine today who started testosterone replacement 3 weeks ago (injections of 100 mg per week): "I've been gaining a lot of weight. Does this mean my estradiol is high? I don't have any nipple soreness or severe...

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Changes in Blood Cells May Explain Why Some Older Men Had Cardiovascular Issues Using Androgel in the TRAVERSE Trial

Apr 25

Background: Please read this previous article: https://www.excelmale.com/threads/heart-palpitations-and-afib-in-older-men-on-testosterone-signals-from-traverse.28247/ New Data...

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Empower Pharmacy CEO Shaun Noorian Challenges Big Pharma Over GLP-1 Drug Access and Pricing

Apr 24

Everyone is talking about GLP-1s. As these so-called "miracle drugs" for weight loss exploded in popularity, shortages quickly followed. That’s when compounding pharmacies stepped in, offering lower-cost, customizable versions of these...

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How Many Men Have False-Positive PSA Tests that Lead to Unnecessary Biopsies?

Apr 23

PSA Screening, Prostate Biopsies, and Prostatitis: Prevalence and Outcomes Frequency of PSA-Triggered Biopsies (U.S. and Global) Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening became widespread in the 1990s, resulting in a high volume of prostate...

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Uso de hCG Junto a la Terapia de Reemplazo de Testosterona (Video)

Apr 23

Uso de hCG Junto a la Terapia de Reemplazo de Testosterona Hola chicos, soy Nelson Vergel de ExcelMale.com. Hoy voy a explicar cómo usar hCG junto con la terapia de reemplazo de testosterona (TRT). Algunos hombres con testosterona baja necesitan...

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What Every Man Should Know About Prostatitis

Apr 22

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What factors can falsely elevate your PSA level? There are other factors that can affect the PSA level besides prostate cancer. The following conditions can lead to increased PSA levels: Increasing age Benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH), a...

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Eroxon Gel: FDA OKs Over-the-Counter Erection Gel

Apr 21

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It is hard for me to believe this. Let's see when we try it out. The FDA has given MED3000 (Eroxon), the first nonprescription topical gel for treating erectile dysfunction (ED) in men over the age of 22, permission to be sold without a...

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Oral GH Booster MK-677 (ibutamoren) Side Effects and Benefits

Apr 19

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J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 1998 Feb;83(2):362-9. Two-month treatment of obese subjects with the oral growth hormone (GH) secretagogue MK-677 increases GH secretion, fat-free mass, and energy expenditure. Svensson J1, Lönn L, Jansson JO, Murphy G...

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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