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The FDA Was WRONG About Testosterone? Major Label Update Explained

May 07

In this episode, Dr. Morgentaler and Dr. Brandon talk about the FDA finally reversing its stance on testosterone risks, what that means for heart health, and why it’s a big win for science—and for patients. Chapters 00:07 – FDA's New Stance...

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Ankle swelling after starting testosterone injections

Apr 28

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I got this question from a friend of mine today who started testosterone replacement 3 weeks ago (injections of 100 mg per week): "I've been gaining a lot of weight. Does this mean my estradiol is high? I don't have any nipple soreness or severe...

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Changes in Blood Cells May Explain Why Some Older Men Had Cardiovascular Issues Using Androgel in the TRAVERSE Trial

Apr 25

Background: Please read this previous article: https://www.excelmale.com/threads/heart-palpitations-and-afib-in-older-men-on-testosterone-signals-from-traverse.28247/ New Data...

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Fertility Reboot: The hCG & FSH Protocol for Rapid Spermatogenesis Recovery After TRT

Apr 24

14:55 Optimal Restoration of Spermatogenesis following Testosterone Therapy using hCG and FSH ️ Hosts: Dr. Micah Hill | Dr. Pietro Bordalto | Dr. Eve Feinberg | Dr. Kate Devine Views & Reviews Featured Topics: Clinical Guidelines &...

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How Many Men Have False-Positive PSA Tests that Lead to Unnecessary Biopsies?

Apr 23

PSA Screening, Prostate Biopsies, and Prostatitis: Prevalence and Outcomes Frequency of PSA-Triggered Biopsies (U.S. and Global) Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening became widespread in the 1990s, resulting in a high volume of prostate...

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High PSA: Prostatitis or Prostate Cancer?

Apr 23

The video features Dr. Mark Scholz discussing prostatitis and prostate cancer and how they affect PSA levels. Prostatitis is inflammation of the prostate that can come from various causes, including infection and autoimmune reactions. The chronic...

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How DHT and Androgens Drive Acne Formation

Apr 06

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Androgens are a key factor in acne pathogenesis. Lawrence Green, MD, FAAD discusses how hormones help drive the skin disease. How DHT and Androgens Drive Acne Formation Androgens are integrally associated with acne development. Acne...

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Men: What has been your experience with progesterone?

Apr 05

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Sorry, I know there are a ton of other threads on progesterone, but seems like a lot of them get derailed and you have to filter through like 12 pages of comments and studies people posted. I just want to know straight up, what has been your...

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Best Medications to improve Ejection Fraction in Testosterone Users?

Apr 04

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It turns out I had crazy high blood pressure (170/100), likely for months, too much caffeine, stress and I'm 125kg/275 pounds / 192cm/6'4, 44 years old. Last week a cardiologist put me on Dipperam 5+160 (5mg Amlodipine + 160mg Valsartan), using...

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Heart Palpitations and AFIB in Older Men on Testosterone: Signals from TRAVERSE

Apr 02

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Heart palpitations and AFIB (Atrial Fibrillation) risk in older men using testosterone is examined in the video below. Highlights [

] Testosterone use in older men and its link to heart palpitations and AFIB. [] Research findings suggest a...

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From Phlebotomy to Formulation: Optimizing Hematocrit Control in Testosterone Therapy

Apr 01

Briefing Document: Optimizing Hematocrit Control in Testosterone Therapy Source: Excerpts from "From Phlebotomy to Formulation: Optimizing Hematocrit Control in Testosterone Therapy - Excel Male TRT Forum" 1. Executive Summary Testosterone...

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DHT and estradiol regulate fat in different areas of the body

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Testosterone metabolites differentially regulate obesogenesis and fat distribution Zachary L. Sebo, Matthew S. Rodeheffer Abstract Objective: Low testosterone in men (hypogonadism) is associated with obesity and type II diabetes...

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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