Testosterone

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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Testosterone Decreases Fat and Increases Muscle: Study Explores Mechanism of Action

Sep 10

PRDM16 is a gene that helps control the development of two types of fat in the body: brown and white fat. Brown fat helps generate heat and burns energy, while white fat stores energy. PRDM16 plays a key role in determining whether cells become...

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500 IU of hCG Twice Per Week Used Alone in Men with Low Testosterone and ED- Study Results

Sep 08

The study titled "Efficacy of 500 IU HP-hCG in the Management of Testosterone Deficient Secondary Male Hypogonadism," conducted by researchers at Chirayu Medical College and Hospital in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, aimed to evaluate the effectiveness...

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Interview with Compounding Product Expert Shaun Noorian from Empower Pharmacy

Sep 05

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Nelson Vergel: I'm very happy to have Shaun Noorian, the owner and manager of Empower Pharmacy in Houston. He's a member of ExcelMale.com, and answers a lot of questions there. He's also a member of our ******** group called Testosterone...

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Injecting Testosterone and HCG in same syringe

Sep 04

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Maybe I'm overthinking this, but my current protocol calls for three days a week injections of testosterone and HCG (on same day). I've been injecting both separately sub q. How can I most easily combine them into one syringe to cut down on the...

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Fertility after exogenous T replacement

Aug 23

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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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Demystifying Testosterone in Women

Aug 22

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Takeaways *Testosterone is an important hormone for women and has benefits beyond just libido. *There are many misconceptions and biases against testosterone in women. *Hormone replacement therapy, including testosterone, can be a safe and...

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TRT in patients with cachexia

Aug 21

https://academic.oup.com/smr/article-abstract/12/3/469/7673985?redirectedFrom=fulltext&login=false Abstract Introduction Patients with long-term chronic illnesses frequently present with hypogonadism, which is primarily managed through...

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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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HCG Use in Men on TRT or as Monotherapy: Over 200 Questions and Answers

Aug 18

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I collected questions and answers posted on ExcelMale.com in the last 10 years about the use of human chorionic gonadotropin in men who want to prevent loss of testicular size and fertility while on testosterone replacement therapy or that want...

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Recommendations for the Management of ED and Cardiovascular Disease

Aug 12

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The main lessons from the article are: Independent Risk Marker: Erectile dysfunction (ED) should be considered an independent risk marker for coronary artery disease (CAD). It predates significant cardiac events, including myocardial...

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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