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“Weighing In” on GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for People With HIV

Oct 10

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Presenter: Suman Srinivasa, MD, MS The IAS–USA Annual Update on HIV Management in Chicago, Illinois May 16, 2024 Harnessing GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for Weight Management in HIV Patients: Insights from Dr. Suman Shrinivasa In a highly...

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Weight Loss Could Be Key to Male Infertility: What the Research Says

Oct 03

Weight Loss Could Be Key to Male Infertility: What the Research Says There's some exciting news for men struggling with infertility and obesity—losing weight could make a big difference. For the first time, research shows that shedding extra...

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Interview with Compounding Product Expert Shaun Noorian from Empower Pharmacy

Sep 05

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Nelson Vergel: I'm very happy to have Shaun Noorian, the owner and manager of Empower Pharmacy in Houston. He's a member of ExcelMale.com, and answers a lot of questions there. He's also a member of our ******** group called Testosterone...

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Demystifying Testosterone in Women

Aug 22

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Takeaways *Testosterone is an important hormone for women and has benefits beyond just libido. *There are many misconceptions and biases against testosterone in women. *Hormone replacement therapy, including testosterone, can be a safe and...

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Imaging-Guided Interventions for Knee Pain Relief: New Alternatives for Chronic Pain

Aug 17

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In this UMiami Health Talk, Dr. Jean Jose discusses imaging-guided interventions for chronic pain relief. He explains the benefits of ultrasound-guided imaging for musculoskeletal conditions and the various injection options for pain management...

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EMS Electronic Muscle Stimulators

Aug 14

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I am looking at purchasing a quality EMS device. Not the junk on Amazon, but a decent device that actually works. Usage is for abs, glutes and back. There is a professional device, "Emsculpt" that has been proven to deliver great results... it's...

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Recommendations for the Management of ED and Cardiovascular Disease

Aug 12

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The main lessons from the article are: Independent Risk Marker: Erectile dysfunction (ED) should be considered an independent risk marker for coronary artery disease (CAD). It predates significant cardiac events, including myocardial...

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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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Optimizing Oral Testosterone Undecanoate (Kyzatrex) TRT: All You Need to Know

Aug 02

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Transcript: Nelson Vergel: Hello, everybody. Nelson Vergel here with ExcelMale.com and DiscountedLabs.com. I'm very honored today to have one of the top urologists here in Texas. He's in Dallas, Dr. Andrew Sun. He's actually in Arlington, north...

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Kyzatrex or Jatenzo

Jul 29

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Good day all. I've been on testosterone cypionate almost 7 years. I inject anywhere from 100 to 120 mg in total divided 2 times a week. Am 47. I'm feeling good consistently for years now. Looks like my insurance cover oral testosterone. I did...

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Dr. Stuart McGill: Build a Strong, Pain-Proof Back

Jul 25

Loved this one! In this episode, my guest is Dr. Stuart McGill, Ph.D., a distinguished professor emeritus of spine biomechanics at the University of Waterloo and a world expert on spine anatomy and physiology, back pain, and rehabilitation...

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The OG Menopause Guru: Dr. James Simon "The Menopause Whisperer"

Jul 20

Do you ever wish that your hormonal health and menopause journey were clearer and better understood? On today’s episode, join me in welcoming Dr. James Simon as we dive deep into the impacts of hormone therapy on cardiovascular health, bone...

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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