Hormones

The FDA is seeking your comments on black box warning for women's hormone therapy

Sep 09

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The FDA is seeking comments on black box warning for women's hormone therapy The FDA is currently seeking public comments regarding the black box warning on women’s hormone therapy products for menopause. Here’s what you need to know...

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Testosterone dosing amounts in postmenopausal women?

Sep 08

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I'm 66 and on TRT for 2 years with good results. Wife has been taking estrogen and both wonder if adding some T could help her. Would be Test cyp. From what I've read anywhere from 5-10mgs a week in one shot seems to be what most practices...

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Factors Involved in Sex Drive and Erection Quality: Beyond Testosterone

Aug 31

The Complex Neurochemistry of Male Sexual Function: Understanding the Biological Foundations of Desire and Performance Male sexual function represents one of the most intricate orchestrations of neurochemical, hormonal, and physiological...

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How Your Circadian Clock Genes Affect Your Testosterone- Deep Dive

Aug 27

This Beyond Testosterone podcast episode comes from an academic review article from the Asian Journal of Andrology, published in September-October 2025. This article, titled "Regulation of testosterone synthesis by circadian clock genes and its...

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Thyroid Tests and What They Mean

Aug 26

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Thyroid Blood Tests and What They Mean Your thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in your neck that plays a big role in controlling your energy, metabolism, and overall health. When the thyroid is not working properly, you may develop...

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Testosterone and LH Levels Are Falling in Healthy Men: New Evidence of a Global Reset in Male Hormone Health

Aug 04

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Meta-regression analysis, using testosterone serum levels as effect of the regression, the years of sample collection as covariates and subjects’ number, age and BMI as co-factors (BMI was available for 742 study groups). Statistical details are...

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Comprehensive Analysis of Testosterone Carrier Oils: Formulations, Clinical Implications, and Emerging Developments

Aug 02

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The selection of carrier oils in testosterone formulations represents a critical yet underappreciated aspect of hormone replacement therapy. This report synthesizes data from pharmaceutical manufacturers, clinical reports, and patient experiences...

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A Deep Dive into Growth Hormone Secretagogues (Peptides): Clinical Evidence, Mechanisms, and Therapeutic Applications

Aug 02

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A Deep Dive into Growth Hormone Secretagogues: Clinical Evidence, Mechanisms, and Therapeutic Applications Growth hormone secretagogues represent a revolutionary approach to enhancing human growth hormone production through targeted stimulation...

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Testosterone clinics - Do they know what they are doing?

Jul 31

* They discuss how these clinics often bypass proper lab testing, ignore fertility risks, and prioritize quick prescriptions over patient safety—all under the buzzword of “optimization.” Testosterone therapy is trending—but are clinics...

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427-Page Illustrated Book: Beyond Testosterone

Jul 28

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I am very pleased to announce that I finally finished my full color 427-page booK: Nelson Vergel's "Beyond Testosterone: The Illustrated Guide" and the associated free online resource at Excelmale.com serve as comprehensive guides to...

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What Really Happened at the FDA Menopause Panel

Jul 28

The FDA finally held a hearing on menopause—and it was long overdue. Georgie Kovacs breaks down the powerful expert testimony, the systemic failures, and why this matters for every woman navigating midlife care. In this grounded recap, you’ll...

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Optimizing Fat Loss and Muscle Preservation: Tirzepatide + Oxandrolone + TRT + Protein & Exercise

Jul 19

This article outlines a comprehensive strategy for optimizing fat loss and muscle preservation, primarily discussed within the context of an online forum dedicated to men's health, ExcelMale.com. The core of the strategy involves a multi-faceted...

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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