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Tips for insurance coverage of TRT and ED meds

Mar 10

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I see a lot of posts here from U.S. users stating that “insurance does not pay” for hCG, FSH, Trimix, and even some testosterone products. Although that may be true of some health plans, I have found that coverage is often permitted via prior...

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Can a pill increase Testosterone?

Mar 10

What if there was a pill that could increase testosterone without injections or topical applications? In this episode, Dr. Geo Espinosa sits down with Shalin Shah, a leader in metabolic health and CEO of Verity Pharma, to discuss oral...

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How to Find a Good Doctor that Prescribes Testosterone, HCG and Anastrozole

Mar 05

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Many primary care doctors in the United States feel comfortable prescribing testosterone in the present. Unfortunately, many doctors still do not know much about the proper management of testosterone replacement or are afraid to prescribe it...

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Rises in Hematocrit is Associated with An Increased Risk of Cardiac Events in Men Starting Testosterone Therapy

Jan 31

ABSTRACT Objective Elevated hematocrit (Hct) can result in increased risk of major adverse cardiac events(MACE) in men receiving testosterone therapy (TTh). However, the impact of the magnitude of the change in Hct from baseline after starting...

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Potential Causes of Low Testosterone

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Testosterone is more than just a sex hormone. It plays a crucial role in a range of physiological processes, including the development of muscle mass, bone density, and even the modulation of blood sugar levels. While high levels of testosterone...

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High hematocrit in men receiving testosterone therapy (Pellets, Nasal, and Injections)

Jan 28

Prevalence of secondary erythrocytosis in men receiving testosterone therapy: A matched cohort analysis of intranasal gel, injections, and pellets (2023) Rohit Reddy*, Parris Diaz*, Ruben Blachman-Braun, Justin Loloi, Farah Rahman, Jesse Ory...

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Iron Supplementation Protocol to Raise Ferritin FAST While on TRT: The Vorck Protocol

Jan 27

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Hi all, I started TRT in 2001 and have been giving blood over the years and have always had issues with recovering my ferritin. Long story short, I got tired of waiting for others to do the research, so I did it myself, created a protocol, hired...

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Testosterone Cypionate and Nandrolone Decanoate

Jan 19

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Hello, I'm writing this post to gather opinion and insight from others on a similar path. I've been prescribed Testosterone for two years. Due to various reasons, adding Nandrolone Decanoate as an adjunct has been suggested by my provider...

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Minimizing Erythrocytosis during TRT (Daily injectable Testosterone vs. Gels vs. Kyzatrex)

Jan 19

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All, I react very badly to injectable T (56 hematocrit @ 100 mg split 3x per week SubQ). My ferritin suffers greatly here and sits in the 20's to low 30's. I want it to be above 70. Testosterone have given me a severe case of periodic limb...

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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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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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COMBINED CLOMIPHENE AND LOW-DOSE KYZATREX (ORAL TESTOSTERONE) THERAPY IN HYPOGONADAL MEN: A CASE SERIE

Dec 18

Abstract Introduction Clomiphene is often used in the treatment of hypogonadal men who wish to preserve endogenous testosterone production, however symptomatic responses are often suboptimal. Exogenous testosterone replacement, while effective...

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