Men's Health

Anabolic steroids and TRT decrease SHBG, DHEA, pregnenolone and progesterone in men.

Feb 20

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Effects of Anabolic Steroids and Testosterone on Hormonal Function in Power Athletes A study published in The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry (1985) investigated the effects of self-administered high doses of testosterone and anabolic steroids on...

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The use of 17-hydroxyprogesterone as a biomarker in men seeking fertility

Feb 20

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Strategies to increase testosterone in men seeking fertility Kevin Y. Chu , Justin K. Achua , Ranjith Ramasamy ABSTRACT The prevalence of testosterone deficiency is increasing in the adolescent and young adult male population. As the...

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Sildenafil, 25 Years Later

Feb 19

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Sildenafil: 25 Years Later – Summary Twenty-five years ago, the FDA’s approval of sildenafil (Viagra) radically reshaped the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Editor-in-Chief of Grand Rounds in Urology, E. David Crawford, MD, sits down to...

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Novel therapeutic avenues for kisspeptin

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Novel therapeutic avenues for kisspeptin (2022) Jovanna Tsoutsoukia, Ali Abbarab, and Waljit Dhillo Abstract Kisspeptin is a hypothalamic neuropeptide that acts via the hypothalamus to stimulate hypothalamic gonadotrophin-releasing hormone...

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Can Testosterone Therapy Be a Viable Option for Men After Prostate Cancer Treatment?

Feb 17

Table 1 Guidelines for testosterone therapy in men with prostate cancer Current Evidence and International Medical Organisation’s Guidelines As shown, the guidelines pertaining to testosterone therapy use in hypogonadal men with treated or...

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Fluoroless Pulsed Field Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation

Feb 15

Mansour Razminia, MD, a cardiac electrophysiologist at Northwestern Medicine, discusses the innovative technique of fluoroless pulsed field ablation (PFA) for treating atrial fibrillation. He explains how this ultra-rapid electrical field safely...

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5 PROVEN Ways to Fix Low Libido Fast

Feb 14

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In this episode, Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler discuss the causes of low libido in men, how it affects relationships, and what can be done to regain sexual desire and confidence Chapters: 00:35 The Psychological Impact of Low Libido Dr...

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Ipamorelin Dosage Discussion

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On recent labs, my doctor noted my IGF-1 was on the low end, 105ng/mL (range 88-246). He added 350 micrograms of ipamorelin per day to my current protocol, injected before bed every night. I've been trying to do a bit of research on ipamorelin...

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Cold Therapy for Pain Relief and General Health

Feb 04

Interesting report for chronic fatigue syndrome: https://www.healthrising.org/blog/2024/11/26/cold-exposure-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-fibromyalgia-long-covid/ __________________ Cold therapy, also known as cryotherapy, has shown promising...

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Rises in Hematocrit is Associated with An Increased Risk of Cardiac Events in Men Starting Testosterone Therapy

Jan 31

ABSTRACT Objective Elevated hematocrit (Hct) can result in increased risk of major adverse cardiac events(MACE) in men receiving testosterone therapy (TTh). However, the impact of the magnitude of the change in Hct from baseline after starting...

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Potential Causes of Low Testosterone

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Testosterone is more than just a sex hormone. It plays a crucial role in a range of physiological processes, including the development of muscle mass, bone density, and even the modulation of blood sugar levels. While high levels of testosterone...

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Is it safe for men with history of pulmonary embolism who are taking blood thinners to start testosterone ?

Jan 28

There are no published studies conducted on men with a history of pulmonary embolism (PE) who are taking blood thinners and want to use testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). However, they do provide a broad overview of the relationship between...

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