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FDA Expert Panel on Menopause and HRT Recommends Removing Black Box Labels
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This was a very important meeting with top experts that are trying to change guidelines. This FDA panel recently recommended removing the warning (“black box”) labels on menopausal HRT, citing potential benefits like reduced heart attack and bone...
Managing Erectile Dysfunction & Heart Health
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Is your patient’s sexual dysfunction an early indicator of serious cardiovascular disease? In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Amy Pearlman teams up with preventative cardiologist Dr. Dapo Iluyomade to discuss the relationship between...
Can Certain Blood Pressure Medications Decrease Hematocrit?
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ARBs, or Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers, are a class of medications primarily used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). They also play a role in managing heart failure and protecting kidney function, particularly in patients with...
New Zealand does not let me give blood to decrease high hematocrit on TRT
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Hi Guys Blood lab turned me away for having Haemoglobin of 198. Apparently the limit is 185(Here in New Zealand) I am currently on 80mg(split twice a week 40+40)of test cyp deep IM. Have been on this for 4 months and going well. Can't do and...
Iron Supplementation Protocol to Raise Ferritin FAST While on TRT: The Vorck Protocol
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Hi all, I started TRT in 2001 and have been giving blood over the years and have always had issues with recovering my ferritin. Long story short, I got tired of waiting for others to do the research, so I did it myself, created a protocol, hired...
Testosterone and Atrial Fibrillation
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11:25-12:50 * It is likely a U shape therapeutic curve with the lowest incidence of occuring at men with mid-range values of concentrations (350-550 ng/dL) Testosterone Therapy and Cardiovascular Risk: Insights from an Interventional...
Elevated Hematocrit from Testosterone Therapy vs High-Altitude Adaptation: A Comparative Analysis
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From this thread: WARNING: Do not believe Internet "gurus" proclaiming no need to manage hematocrit on TRT - Excel Male TRT Forum Underlying Physiological Mechanisms Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) and Erythrocytosis: Exogenous...
WARNING: Do not believe Internet "gurus" proclaiming no need to manage hematocrit on TRT
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Debunking the Myth About High Hematocrit in Men on TRT I know many of you want to feel reassured that managing hematocrit isn’t necessary. However, misinformation is spreading, with some "bro science" videos and even a few so-called expert...

Anyone taking PCSK9 inhibitors (i.e. Repatha)?

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I have a scrip for Repatha but haven't yet started. Covered by insurance so cost not an issue. Was concerned that LDL would go too low and cause issues. Also, side effects. Read that it can cause hyperglycemia (diabetes). Any input would be...
What Every Man Needs to Know | Testosterone 101
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Testosterone is a key hormone for men's health, but what happens when levels drop? In this episode, Dr. Alex Tatem and KG break down everything you need to know about testosterone—what it is, signs of deficiency, when to get tested, and the best...
New Drug Rusfertide: Managing Polycythemia Vera to Reduce Risks and Improve Lives
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Polycythemia vera is a classic myeloproliferative neoplasm and a chronic type of leukemia, which often leads to overproduction of various blood cells. Summary: Managing Polycythemia Vera to Reduce Risks and Improve Lives Polycythemia vera (PV)...
How to Lower High Hematocrit Caused by Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)
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High Hematocrit Caused by Testosterone Replacement Therapy By Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A. High hematocrit occurs when there is an excessive production of red blood cells. High hematocrit can cause the blood to become very viscous or...
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