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Estrogen is Essential for Muscle Growth in Bodybuilders

Mar 01

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William Llewellyn’s, ANABOLICS Estrogen Aromatization Testosterone is the primary substrate used in the male body for the synthesis of estrogen (estradiol), the principal female sex hormone. Although the presence of estrogen may seem quite...

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Men's Response to Testosterone Depends on their CAG Repeats in Their AR Gene.

Mar 01

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Androgen Sensitivity: Beyond the Well-Known © Irina A. Khripun*, Sergey V. Vorobyev Rostov State Medical University, Rostov-on-Don, Russia The gonadal and extragonadal effects of testosterone in men have been actively studied in recent...

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Left Ventricle Hypertrophy and Nandrolone ( Decadurabolin )

Mar 01

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Dear Nelson Vergel and forum members, I am a long time reader, first time poster, In fact I registered just to post these questions. While I have addressed this to Nelson specifically I would be very grateful for any evidence-based input from...

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FDA issues class-wide labeling changes for testosterone products

Feb 28

https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-issues-class-wide-labeling-changes-testosterone-products [2/28/2025] Today, FDA informed sponsors of testosterone products about new labeling changes following the agency’s review of...

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Pregnenolone Supplementation in Men: Experiences and Dosage Considerations

Feb 28

Users on ExcelMale.com shared their experience with pregnenolone supplementation, providing insights into dosage and effects. Here's a summary of the key points: Dosage and Effects Optimal Dose: The user found benefits at 100mg, including...

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Nandrolone Use in Testosterone Replacement Therapy: Insights from ExcelMale.com Discussions

Feb 23

Comprehensive Analysis of Nandrolone Use in Testosterone Replacement Therapy: Insights from ExcelMale.com Discussions Nandrolone, a synthetic anabolic-androgenic steroid, has garnered significant attention within the ExcelMale.com community as an...

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Low Dose Nandrolone Improves Recovery After Knee Replacement Surgery

Feb 23

Review of the Study: Anabolic Steroids After Total Knee Arthroplasty Introduction Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a common and effective procedure for managing end-stage osteoarthritis, but post-surgical rehabilitation remains a challenge...

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Clinical Uses of FDA-Approved Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids (AAS)

Feb 22

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https://www.slideshare.net/nelsonvergel/clinical-uses-of-fdaapproved-anabolicandrogenic-steroids-aas Here are the FDA-approved label indications for the anabolic steroids nandrolone, oxandrolone, stanozolol, and oxymetholone: Nandrolone...

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Anabolic/Androgenic Hormone Prescribing Indications

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Nandrolone Decanoate Presentation: Injectable (IM-Depot) 100mg/mL; 200mg/mL X 10mL Common dose range: 25mg qw- 400mg qw (or q month) Active-life: 7-10 days post injection Treatment and Indication: Nandrolone was FDA approved in 1983 for...

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Anabolic steroids and TRT decrease SHBG, DHEA, pregnenolone and progesterone in men.

Feb 20

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Effects of Anabolic Steroids and Testosterone on Hormonal Function in Power Athletes A study published in The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry (1985) investigated the effects of self-administered high doses of testosterone and anabolic steroids on...

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The use of 17-hydroxyprogesterone as a biomarker in men seeking fertility

Feb 20

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Strategies to increase testosterone in men seeking fertility Kevin Y. Chu , Justin K. Achua , Ranjith Ramasamy ABSTRACT The prevalence of testosterone deficiency is increasing in the adolescent and young adult male population. As the...

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Sildenafil, 25 Years Later

Feb 19

Sildenafil: 25 Years Later – Summary Twenty-five years ago, the FDA’s approval of sildenafil (Viagra) radically reshaped the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Editor-in-Chief of Grand Rounds in Urology, E. David Crawford, MD, sits down to...

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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