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"T-Up: Understanding Testosterone Boosting Supplements"

Oct 07

In this episode, hosts Dr. Kevin Chu and Dr. Justin Dubin delve into the world of testosterone-boosting supplements with expert Dr. Geo Espinosa. As patients frequently inquire about these well-known supplements, the conversation aims to clarify...

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Enclomiphene versus clomiphene study results

Sep 30

Among 66 patients, enclomiphene exhibited a median testosterone increase of 166 (vs. 98 ng/dL, P=0.20) with lower estradiol change than clomiphene (–5.92 vs. 17.50 pg/mL, P=0.001). Adverse effects were statistically significantly less frequent...

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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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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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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 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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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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Combined low-dose hCG, FSH , and T vs conventional treatment to induce virilization and fertility

Sep 03

Introduction Two primary functions of mature male testis are spermatogenesis and androgen production. Both these functions are under the control of the hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular (HPT) axis. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) secreted...

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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