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Novel therapeutic avenues for kisspeptin

Feb 17

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Novel therapeutic avenues for kisspeptin (2022) Jovanna Tsoutsoukia, Ali Abbarab, and Waljit Dhillo Abstract Kisspeptin is a hypothalamic neuropeptide that acts via the hypothalamus to stimulate hypothalamic gonadotrophin-releasing hormone...

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Can Testosterone Therapy Be a Viable Option for Men After Prostate Cancer Treatment?

Feb 17

Table 1 Guidelines for testosterone therapy in men with prostate cancer Current Evidence and International Medical Organisation’s Guidelines As shown, the guidelines pertaining to testosterone therapy use in hypogonadal men with treated or...

Men's Health Prostate TRT

Fluoroless Pulsed Field Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation

Feb 15

Mansour Razminia, MD, a cardiac electrophysiologist at Northwestern Medicine, discusses the innovative technique of fluoroless pulsed field ablation (PFA) for treating atrial fibrillation. He explains how this ultra-rapid electrical field safely...

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5 PROVEN Ways to Fix Low Libido Fast

Feb 14

In this episode, Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler discuss the causes of low libido in men, how it affects relationships, and what can be done to regain sexual desire and confidence Chapters: 00:35 The Psychological Impact of Low Libido Dr...

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Testosterone and meibomian gland (eyelid) dysfunction

Feb 13

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Abstract The meibomian gland, the largest sebaceous gland of the body is responsible for the biosynthesis of the lipid layer of the tear film to prevent excessive evaporation. The loss of normal functions of the meibomian gland, known as...

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Treatment resistant acne

Feb 13

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Hi, Just looking for a second opinion on the cystic acne I’ve been dealing with and a plan to re-introduce testosterone. The back ground is a little long but pertinent, I think. Back in May I started a course of prednisone for an ulcerative...

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Ipamorelin Dosage Discussion

Feb 06

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On recent labs, my doctor noted my IGF-1 was on the low end, 105ng/mL (range 88-246). He added 350 micrograms of ipamorelin per day to my current protocol, injected before bed every night. I've been trying to do a bit of research on ipamorelin...

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Cold Therapy for Pain Relief and General Health

Feb 04

Interesting report for chronic fatigue syndrome: https://www.healthrising.org/blog/2024/11/26/cold-exposure-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-fibromyalgia-long-covid/ __________________ Cold therapy, also known as cryotherapy, has shown promising...

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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

Jan 31

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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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Is it safe for men with history of pulmonary embolism who are taking blood thinners to start testosterone ?

Jan 28

There are no published studies conducted on men with a history of pulmonary embolism (PE) who are taking blood thinners and want to use testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). However, they do provide a broad overview of the relationship between...

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Complete Guide to Anastrozole for Men

Jan 28

Anastrozole for Men: A Comprehensive Guide Key Highlights Anastrozole is an important medicine for controlling estrogen levels in men's health. It works by blocking aromatase. This helps to manage testosterone production and keep hormone...

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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