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Responses of different doses of testosterone injections on body composition, strength, etc.

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Comment: 125 mg per week was the lowest dose that provided statistically significant changes in lean body mass and fat mass. PAPER ATTACHED Testosterone dose-response relationships in healthy young men. Bhasin S, et al. Am J Physiol...

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Why is 200 mg/wk the "upper limit" for TRT?

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I keep seeing people post that 200 mg/wk of test propionate is the upper range for TRT and that anything more than that constitutes AAS levels, with the implication that if you go higher you are abusing the protocol. Why is that, exactly? I'm a...

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Newer formulations of oral testosterone: development and liver side effects

Sep 19

Abstract Introduction Testosterone deficiency is a clinical disorder due to either failure of the testes to produce testosterone or failure of the hypothalamus or pituitary to produce sufficient gonadotropins. Previous formulations of oral...

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Testosterone Therapy Today: Clinical Advances & Safety with Dr. Abraham Morgentaler

Sep 16

Dr. Morgentaler back in action! Listen closely, loved this one! Pros/Cons oral TU (51:24-57:12) * one of the things that the orals have transformed is the concept that you have to have a continually high level of testosterone to get...

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Fertility after exogenous T replacement

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https://www.urologytimes.com/view/expert-forum-fertility-after-exogenous-testosterone-replacement In this expert panel video, Kelli Gross, MD; Kevin J. Campbell, MD, MS; Darshan P. Patel, MD; Mary K. Samplaski, MD; and James M. Hotaling, MD...

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TRT IN MEN WITH HYPOGONADISM AND T2DM - ABCD WORLDWIDE AUDIT

Aug 18

Background Male Hypogonadism is common in Type 2 Diabetes with a prevalence of 40% having symptoms of testosterone deficiency [1]. Testosterone deficiency is associated with reduced Quality of Life (QOL), sexual, physical and psychological...

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Acne on TRT, accutane cause erectile dysfunction

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How to reverse ED from accutane? I've been on a low dose of 20mg but still get ED, higher test didn't help, propionate, enanthate didn't make a difference, HCG helped very minimally. What else can I try?

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IM versus Sub-q T Injections: Effect on TT, hematocrit, E2, and PSA

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Comparison of Outcomes for Hypogonadal Men Treated with Intramuscular Testosterone Cypionate Versus Subcutaneous Testosterone Enanthate (2020) Introduction Intramuscular testosterone cypionate (IM-TC) is the conventional treatment option for...

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Oral Minoxidil for Hair Loss

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Doctors are increasingly using oral minoxidil, traditionally a high blood pressure medication, as an off-label treatment for hair loss. Erika Murawski, who suffered from hair loss since high school, experienced significant improvement after being...

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Updates in Testosterone Replacement Therapy

Aug 09

Are you experiencing a low sex drive or difficulty keeping an erection? You may have other symptoms, too, like, low energy, fuzzy thinking and increased body fat with less muscle mass. When you notice these symptoms, it may be time to talk with...

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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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Prolactin: Should Men with Erectile Dysfunction Be Tested ?

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Prolactin: Should Men with Erectile Dysfunction Be Tested ? Prolactin is a hormone produced in the pituitary gland that is known for supporting lactation in women but also have many other functions on immune response, myelin coating on nerves...

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TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

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