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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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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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Modulation of circulating free testosterone fraction by T, DHT and estradiol during TRT

Aug 06

The thread discusses the modulation of circulating free testosterone fraction during Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) and its relationship with other hormones. Here are the main points from the discussion: Free Testosterone Fraction: The...

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Low dose nandrolone with low dose testosterone

Aug 06

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Greetings everyone, I am 48 years old. 5'5", 150 lbs, 15% body fat. Currently doing a mild ketogenic diet to lose some adipose and bloat. I D/C'd t cyp at 87 mg/week via 3.5 injections per week due to bloat, high E2 symptoms, and no "benefit" on...

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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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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