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Minimum Effective Dose of HCG Weekly To Prevent Testicular Atrophy

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Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (From the book Testosterone: A Mans Guide, amazon.com) Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) (not to be confused with human growth hormone, or HGH) is a glycoprotein hormone that mimics LH (luteinizing hormone)...

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Compounded Hormone Products for Men: A Review by Shaun Noorian

Jan 07

In this conversation, Nelson Vergel and Shaun Noorian discuss the various options available for men's hormonal treatments, focusing on hormone replacement therapy, the role of compounding pharmacies, and the importance of personalized medicine...

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Updates on Testosterone Deficiency in Men Living With HIV and the Cardiovascular Implications

Dec 27

Fig. 1 Proposed mechanism of testosterone and HIV on the systemic vasculature. This figure exemplifies the similarities of both TD and HIV on the vascular system and therefore the potential to enhance CVD risk. Both conditions lead to vessel...

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Estradiol Testing in Men

Dec 25

https://myadlm.org/advocacy-and-outreach/optimal-testing-guide-to-lab-test-utilization/a-f/estradiol-testing-in-men Estradiol in Men: Optimal Testing Recommendations Measurement of estradiol in men (and children) should be performed by a...

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Iron Deficiency Without Anemia – Common, Important, Neglected

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Iron Deficiency Without Anemia – Common, Important, Neglected (2019) Esa Soppi* Department of internal medicine, Eira Hospital, Laivurinkatu 29, FI-00150 Helsinki, Finland Abstract A serum ferritin concentration of <30 µg/L is the most...

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On TRT for 3+ Years. Now I have extreme itching

Dec 23

Hey guys..... So I started TRT about 3 years ago via a local clinic and ive always been a very good responder to the test. 200mg per week puts my levels in the 1000-1300 range. Last year, I wanted to donate blood to keep my RBC down and at that...

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Laboratory Testing for Patients Taking Isotretinoin for Acne

Dec 22

With a recent publication assessing the frequency of lab monitoring for patients with acne being treated with isotretinoin, AARS President Elect Jonathan Weiss, MD, FAAD, weighs in on the latest expert thinking. He also compares the current...

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Best injection technique for low dose daily subcutaneous testosterone

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I switched this year from E3.5 injections to low dose daily injections thanks to @Cataceous. I'm currently injecting 8mg each morning of Propionate-only after trying a blend of Cypionate and Prop. Like many on here, I started with harpoon...

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Can Testosterone Induce Blood Clots and Thrombosis? Interview with Dr Charles Glueck

Dec 18

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In my work collecting information for ExcelMale.com, I review abstracts daily on latest studies related to testosterone, men's health, nutrition, and more. I am always looking for studies that stand out and are no just repetitions of what we...

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TRT Effect on ACL Injuries

Dec 16

Association Between TRT and ACL Injury Risk: The study by Brinkman et al. suggests a correlation between testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and an increased risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, particularly in older adults...

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Can Testosterone Cause Retinopathy?

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Hello All. I'm new to Excel male. I'm 43 yr old. Been taking TRT since January of this year. Recently added anastrozole because estrogen levels were higher than normal. Also started HCG for testicular atrophy. First the good....This has...

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Oral testosterone. Who's on it?

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Who here is on some form of oral. jatenzo/Kyzatrex? What has it done for you? What are your numbers? Has RBC increases been as much as a problem for you on the orals? How is your liver tests? Thank you

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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