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Testosterone Therapy and Erythrocytosis - the most common dose-limiting effect of testosterone therapy

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https://www.thebloodproject.com/cases-archive/testosterone-therapy-and-erythrocytosis-2/ Introduction Androgens play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of: Male reproductive and sexual functions Body composition...

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Lab Tests to Monitor Testosterone Replacement Therapy: Free Booklet Download

Aug 06

Click on the image below for a free download Recommended Lab Tests Before Starting and While on TRT By Nelson Vergel Aug 2024 This article has clickable links shown in blue. Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) has changed the lives of...

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Interview with Shalin Shah, CEO of Marius Pharmaceuticals, on Kyzatrex: An Oral Testosterone Treatment

Jul 10

Nelson Vergel from ExcelMale.com and DiscountedLabs.com interviews Shalin Shah, CEO of Marius Pharmaceuticals, about Kyzatrex, an oral testosterone treatment. They discuss the treatment, misconceptions, unique aspects, potential side effects...

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Nandrolone (Deca Durabolin): Effect on Lab Tests

Jun 11

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PARTICIPATION NEEDED! Of those EM members that have taken nandrolone or are currently taking nandrolone alongside their TRT, we are conducting a small ExcelMale study to help determine the effect that nandrolone has on Total Testosterone, E2...

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FACTORS THAT CAN AFFECT THE ACCURACY OF YOUR BLOOD TEST RESULTS

May 20

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A must-read article Factors that Can Affect the Accuracy of Your Blood Test Results

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Maximizing Benefits with the Bodybuilder Blood Test Panel

May 08

Maximize Benefits Today: Bodybuilder Blood Test Results What are the key parameters that bodybuilders should look for in their blood test results? Key parameters bodybuilders should focus on in blood test results include testosterone levels...

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Testosterone as a Fasting Blood Test?

Feb 29

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Martin M. Miner, MD, and Mark M. Moyad, MD, MPH, discuss recent guidance suggesting that a fasting blood test is needed for testosterone. 00:44 Endocrine Society guidelines recommend fasting morning total testosterone for accuracy in diagnosing...

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Cardio IQ test

Feb 28

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Hi Guys I just got results from my cardio Iq test. it doesnt look good as far as I can interpret. Any ideas on how to improve my numbers? Im in shape 5'8 170 current TRT 200mg test cyp a week dhea 10 mg daily 3000 mg omega fish oil a day 2000 CLA...

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Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG): Is It Good or Bad?

Jan 24

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Table of Contents SHBG and the Free Testosterone Relationship What Causes High SHBG? Other factors that can contribute to high SHBG include: Get Your Levels Checked: SHBG Test, Free & Total Testosterone Test How to Lower SHBG Levels: Very Low...

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How to Predict Estradiol and DHT at Different Testosterone Doses

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I was able to come up with a table using the predictive model equation derived from data in this study: The Effects of Injected Testosterone Dose and Age on the Conversion of Testosterone to Estradiol and Dihydrotestosterone in Young and Older...

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Pregnenolone for Men: What We Need to Know

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Pregnenolone for Men: An Insight into this Neurosteroid and Male Health Introduction Pregnenolone, a naturally occurring steroid in the human body, has recently become a focal point in medical research, particularly concerning its effects on...

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Monthly Variations in Testosterone Levels: Results from 8,367 Middle-Aged Men

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Monthly Variations in Serum Testosterone Levels: Results from 8,367 Middle-Aged Men Jun Ho Lee 1, Sung Won Lee 2 J Urol. 2020 Dec 22;101097JU0000000000001546. doi: 10.1097/JU.0000000000001546. Online ahead of print. Abstract Purpose: We...

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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