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Can You Take Testosterone and Still Have Kids? What Every Man Needs to Know

Oct 18

TRT can change your hormones — but it may also shut down your sperm. In this video, Dr. Justin Houman (MD, board-certified urologist & men’s health specialist) explains how testosterone replacement therapy affects fertility, sperm count, and...

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Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin (SHBG): Biology and Biomarker

Sep 25

Nelson's house! We get deep here! Dr. Winters! Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin: Biology and Clinical Biomarker Applications Presented by Dr. Steve Winters, Emeritus Professor, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism Endocrinology Grand...

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The Recent Advances on SHBG Regulation by Nutritional Factors

Sep 24

Sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) is a homodimeric glycoprotein produced by the human liver and secreted into the systemic circulation where it binds with high affinity sex steroids regulating their availability in blood and accessibility to...

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Legends of Urology Dr. Larry Lipshultz

Sep 23

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27:57-31:47 *testosterone deficiency in men On this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Mike Hsieh (UC San Diego) interviews Dr. Larry Lipshultz (Baylor College of Medicine) about his journey to becoming a renowned specialist in male...

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Why Men’s Fertility Is Declining: The Truth About Testosterone

Sep 21

In an insightful interview from the "Dr. Gabrielle Lyon" YouTube channel, Dr. Larry Lipshultz, a renowned expert in male reproductive health, discusses the alarming global decline in male fertility, attributing it to factors such as obesity...

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Discussion on the field of Andrology/Men’s Health with Dr. Mohit Khera

Sep 19

Developed by the Medical Student Membership Workgroup, the Urology Spotlight Series educates medical students about a particular subspecialty within urology, including common cases and procedures. In this episode, Daniela Orozco-Rendon, medical...

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Unmasking Risks: Prevalence of Erythrocytosis Among Men on T-Therapy Across Different Formulations

Sep 17

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* The study population included men with (i) early morning total testosterone (TT) using LCMS, (ii) free T (FT) measured using equilibrium dialysis, and (iii) who were started on TTH. * Men using intramuscular or topical testosterone face a...

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Rusfertide Decreases Need for Therapeutic Phlebotomy in Polycythemia Vera

Sep 06

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New Treatment Could End the Phlebotomy Cycle for Men with High Hematocrit If you're a man on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) who's been told you need regular blood draws to manage your hematocrit levels, a breakthrough treatment currently...

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Learn Quickly About Testosterone Deficiency and Its Treatments

Aug 14

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I hope you enjoy this part 1. Yes, it is almost 2 hours long but I concentrated everything I know so that you do not have to read for hours. What is low testosterone (hypogonadism) and how is it diagnosed? Low testosterone, or hypogonadism...

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Testosterone clinics - Do they know what they are doing?

Jul 31

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* They discuss how these clinics often bypass proper lab testing, ignore fertility risks, and prioritize quick prescriptions over patient safety—all under the buzzword of “optimization.” Testosterone therapy is trending—but are clinics...

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427-Page Illustrated Book: Beyond Testosterone

Jul 28

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I am very pleased to announce that I finally finished my full color 427-page booK: Nelson Vergel's "Beyond Testosterone: The Illustrated Guide" and the associated free online resource at Excelmale.com serve as comprehensive guides to...

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How to Lower High Hematocrit Caused by Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)

Jul 23

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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...

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