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Subcutaneous Testosterone Injections: The Complete Guide for Men on TRT

Jan 02

Are you tired of painful intramuscular injections and wondering if there's a more comfortable way to administer your testosterone replacement therapy? For decades, intramuscular (IM) injections have been the standard method for testosterone...

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It's Not Just Low T: 5 Surprising Reasons Your Sex Drive Is Low

Dec 30

The Libido Misconception For most men, a lagging sex drive triggers an immediate, single-minded thought: "It must be my testosterone." While T is a key player in male vitality, this assumption often misses the mark entirely. Libido is far more...

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Oral Testosterone Therapy: A Complete Guide to Jatenzo, Tlando, Kyzatrex, and Emerging Options

Dec 29

By Nelson Vergel | ExcelMale.com | Updated December 2025 Summary: This comprehensive guide examines the development of FDA-approved oral testosterone products—Jatenzo, Tlando, and Kyzatrex—which overcome the liver toxicity problems of earlier...

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Testosterone and Your Heart: What a Major New Study Really Found

Dec 29

Summary: The TRAVERSE trial, a landmark FDA-mandated study involving over 5,200 men, has definitively concluded that testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) does not increase the risk of major cardiovascular events like heart attacks, strokes, or...

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TRT and GLP-1 Medications: What Men Need to Know About Combining Testosterone Therapy with Semaglutide and Tirzepatide

Dec 28

SUMMARY: This comprehensive article examines the combination of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) with GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide for men managing both low testosterone and obesity or type 2 diabetes. Research...

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Fewer than half of HIV+ men found to have low testosterone are treated with TRT

Dec 20

This nationwide study examines the prevalence of testosterone deficiency and the subsequent use of replacement therapy among men living with HIV. By analyzing data from over 100 million patients, researchers discovered that healthcare providers...

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Clascoterone: New Hair Loss Treatment Safer than Finasteride?

Dec 18

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Learn how clascoterone works, clinical uses for hair loss and acne, dosing basics, and safety considerations. Clascoterone 5% Topical Solution for Male Androgenetic Alopecia Overview Clascoterone 5% topical solution represents what could be the...

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SteroidPlotter Guide: Understanding mg/Day, Ester Weights & True Testosterone Dosing

Dec 18

How Much Testosterone Are You Actually Getting From Your TRT Protocol? If you're on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), you've probably used a steroid calculator or plotter to visualize your dosing protocol. But here's a critical question...

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Key Historical Failures and Lessons Learned from Attempts to Get a Testosterone Product FDA-Approved for Women

Dec 12

FDA Approval of Testosterone Therapy for Women: An Analysis of Historical Failures, Regulatory Hurdles, and a Path Forward Executive Summary The landscape of testosterone therapy presents a stark gender disparity: while over 31 FDA-approved...

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Melatonin's Role in Reproductive Health and Fertility

Dec 10

Melatonin's Role in Reproductive Health and Fertility Executive Summary Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine), a neurohormone primarily known for regulating circadian rhythms, demonstrates profound and multifaceted effects on male and female...

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HCG Use in Men on TRT or as Monotherapy: Over 200 Questions and Answers

Dec 05

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I collected questions and answers posted on ExcelMale.com in the last 10 years about the use of human chorionic gonadotropin in men who want to prevent loss of testicular size and fertility while on testosterone replacement therapy or that want...

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HCG, Clomid, and Anastrozole Use in Male Infertility

Dec 04

Starting a family with a partner that you love is one of the most magical and exciting experiences that you will ever encounter. It is also daunting and very intimidating, but ultimately, becoming a parent will change you for the better. Sadly...

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