* the truisms are that most men die with rather than of prostate cancer, if you live long enough almost all men will get a couple of cancer cells in the prostate Dr. Matthew Cooperberg takes us on a candid journey through Active...
Does testosterone therapy raise hematocrit levels? Yes—and understanding this common TRT side effect is crucial for your long-term health. Elevated hematocrit (the percentage of red blood cells in your blood) can increase cardiovascular risks if...
13 min summary podcast: Introduction Hello everybody, Nelson Vergel here with ExcelMail.com. ExcelMail.com is a four-year-old forum, online site, with more than 14,000 members. Some of them are doctors, pharmacists, dietitians, exercise...
Dr. Rena Malik, urologist and pelvic surgeon, provides an in-depth, evidence-based discussion on the wide range of surgical options for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or enlarged prostate. The episode covers minimally invasive procedures...
ARBs, or Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers, are a class of medications primarily used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). They also play a role in managing heart failure and protecting kidney function, particularly in patients with...
How U.S. Blood Banks Handle Therapeutic Phlebotomy for Men on Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) Blood centers have had to adapt their policies because the polycythemia/erythrocytosis that often accompanies TRT creates both medical need...
ExcelMale.com Quick Guide: DIAGNOSIS OF HYPOGONADISM: Symptoms and signs suggestive of testosterone deficiency in men: A. More specific symptoms and signs • Incomplete or delayed sexual development, eunuchoidism • Reduced sexual desire...
Introduction Background and significance Hypogonadism, characterized by low testosterone levels, is a significant clinical condition affecting a substantial proportion of the male population, particularly older men. The management of...
The occurence of fractures in an elderly population is a significant concern, so this study looked at the relation between the number of fractures and hormone levels, including testosterone. It found fractures were higher at both low and high...
Hi Guys Blood lab turned me away for having Haemoglobin of 198. Apparently the limit is 185(Here in New Zealand) I am currently on 80mg(split twice a week 40+40)of test cyp deep IM. Have been on this for 4 months and going well. Can't do and...
The Vorck Protocol Summary Background: The protocol was developed by a TRT user since 2001 who had difficulty recovering ferritin levels after blood donations. After conducting personal research and consulting with a hematologist in May 2021, he...
11:25-12:50 * It is likely a U shape therapeutic curve with the lowest incidence of occuring at men with mid-range values of concentrations (350-550 ng/dL) Analysis of the Graph The graph shows a U-shaped relationship between testosterone...
