Sex drive

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Question: Do statins affect erections in men? Answer: The science on statins and sexual function is inconclusive, but it does appear that taking a statin may sometimes affect a person's sex life. Researchers looked at statin use and sexual...

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Use of Bremelanotide (Vyleesi) PT-141 in Men with Sexual Dysfunctions

Feb 21

https://academic.oup.com/jsm/article/21/Supplement_1/qdae001.225/7600627 Introduction Bremelanotide (Vyleesi) is an FDA-approved medication for the safe and efficacious treatment of hypoactive sexual desire disorder in premenopausal women...

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Video Lecture: hCG Use in Men- Review of Studies by Nelson Vergel

Feb 19

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Nelson Vergel, co-founder of ClinicOptimizers.com, founder of ExcelMale.com and DiscountedLabs.com, and author of the book "Testosterone: A Man's Guide", reviews current data on the use of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in men to...

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Treatments for Low Libido in Men

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The Potential for Pharmacological Interventions for Low Sex Drive in Men (2021) Amit G. Reddy, MD,1 Amelia A. Khoei, BS,2 and Mohit Khera, MD1 NTRODUCTION Despite numerous advancements in the field of sexual medicine, there remain a handful...

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PT - 141 (Bremelanotide) for Improved Sex Drive (Libido) and Erections

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• Bremelanotide (PT 141) is a synthetic melanocortin compound • It is a ‘melanocortin receptor agonist’- activates melanocortin receptors in the body • ‘Melanocortins’ refer to a group of peptide hormones derived in the pituitary gland •...

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Post-Finasteride Syndrome and Upcoming Research

Jan 18

Post-Finasteride Syndrome is the current term for a rare syndrome of devastating physical, neurological, and sexual side effects that persist and progress after stopping finasteride. The condition occurs primarily in younger men who have taken...

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Starting testosterone next week. What should I expect?

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Starting testosterone next week. What should I expect? Nelson, I know you wrote the book "Testosterone: A Man's Guide". I was diagnosed with low testosterone and do not know if I should do injections or gels. Also, what should I expect when it...

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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