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Heavier Men May Require Higher TRT Doses

Sep 26

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We finally have a study that looked at this common question. Effect of Weight on Serum Testosterone Levels with Subcutaneous Testosterone Enanthate in Men with Testosterone Deficiency Introduction Obesity is a common issue among men and is...

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Responses of different doses of testosterone injections on body composition, strength, etc.

Sep 25

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Comment: 125 mg per week was the lowest dose that provided statistically significant changes in lean body mass and fat mass. PAPER ATTACHED Testosterone dose-response relationships in healthy young men. Bhasin S, et al. Am J Physiol...

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Why is 200 mg/wk the "upper limit" for TRT?

Sep 21

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I keep seeing people post that 200 mg/wk of test propionate is the upper range for TRT and that anything more than that constitutes AAS levels, with the implication that if you go higher you are abusing the protocol. Why is that, exactly? I'm a...

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Stop Sabotaging Your Sex Life: Secrets Every Man SHOULD Know - Dr. Mohit Khera

Sep 16

Dr. Khera getting real deep here! Nelson's house is where it's at! A must listen here! In Episode 1102, Dr. Mohit Khera, Mark Bell, Nsima Inyang, and Andrew Zaragoza talk about how erectile dysfunction may be an indicator of a much severe...

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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 Therapy and Erythrocytosis - the most common dose-limiting effect of testosterone therapy

Aug 20

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https://www.thebloodproject.com/cases-archive/testosterone-therapy-and-erythrocytosis-2/ Introduction Androgens play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of: Male reproductive and sexual functions Body composition...

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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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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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Optimizing Oral Testosterone Undecanoate (Kyzatrex) TRT: All You Need to Know

Aug 02

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Transcript: Nelson Vergel: Hello, everybody. Nelson Vergel here with ExcelMale.com and DiscountedLabs.com. I'm very honored today to have one of the top urologists here in Texas. He's in Dallas, Dr. Andrew Sun. He's actually in Arlington, north...

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Boost Your Testosterone Naturally | Myths Debunked & Real Advice from the Expert

Jun 30

World renowned Abdulmaged M. Traish! Great interview! As usual free testosterone is where it's at! Nelson we need to inform Dr.Traish or better yet all of the uros, endos and GPs about discounted labs LMFAO...

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Understanding the MCV Blood Test: Importance and Results

May 31

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An MCV blood test is an essential tool for understanding and monitoring your overall health. This test measures the mean corpuscular volume (MCV), which provides vital information about the size of your red blood cells. In this blog post, we will...

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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