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Where can I get HCG now?

Oct 21

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I'm at my wits end trying to refill my HCG. I have a prescription from my local GP. He used to send the prescription to Empower but, as we all know, they no longer sell it. Here's what I've tried so far: Local Walmart pharmacy: Insists that...

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ED Drugs Troches and Capsules- Recommendations

Oct 21

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Compounded PDE-5 Inhibitor Compounded Formulations (Empower Pharmacy) by Dosage Form: I. Buccal Troche Definition: Troches are small lozenges that dissolve between the cheek and gum over a period of about 10-20 minutes. As the troche...

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Annual Out of Pocket Cost Disparities of Erectile Dysfunction Medications: Online Companies vs Medicare

Oct 20

* For both sildenafil dosages and tadalafil dosages, Cost plus was the most affordable option. For Vardenafil, GoodRx CVS was the cheapest option. We then compared the Plan D groups, GoodRx pharmacies, Cost plus and Amazon and found that the...

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Daily ED Drugs Enhance Trimix Injections Efficacy in Post-Prostate Cancer Treatment Patients

Oct 19

Is Daily PDE5i Supplementation With Trimix ICI Injections Beneficial in Post-Prostate Cancer Treatment? An Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety Data Khalaf Alla , K1; Mahdi, M2; Majzoub, A1; Jacob, J3; Slovacek, H3; Wang, R2 1 - Hamad Medical...

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Switching Men on TRT to Subcutaneous Testosterone Cypionate Injections

Oct 18

* Use of non-proprietary testosterone cypionate as TRT results in an elevation in serum testosterone with favorable side effect profiles and overall patient satisfaction. Who knew, LOL! * Lastly, a cost analysis using the average available...

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What is a Normal Ejaculate Volume? Data from 60,823 Men

Oct 17

* Of 60,823 individuals, the mean ejaculated seminal volume was 3.4 ml, with median volume 3.1 ml, interquartile range 2.2, 4.3 ml, max 14.5 ml, and standard deviation 1.7 ml (Fig. 1A). The ejaculate volume distribution is skewed right, with some...

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Oral Testosterone Kyzatrex Did not Affect Semen Parameters & Hematocrit in Hypogonadal Men: Pilot Study

Oct 17

Hot off the press! * No significant changes in semen parameters or other reproductive hormones were observed after 3 months of treatment. Larger scale studies are needed to fully evaluate the effects of oral testosterone formulations on semen...

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Combined Clomiphene and Kyzatrex High-Dose Oral esterified T-Therapy in Hypogonadal Men: A Case Series

Oct 17

Hot of the press! You heard it here first! Nelson's domain is where it's at! High-dosed oral TU (Kyzatrex 400 mg) once daily with food + 50 mg clomiphene EOD maintained endogenous LH/FSH near baseline, no change in hematocrit! *Three...

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A New Frontier in Diagnosing Low Testosterone: The CAG Repeat Game-Changer

Oct 17

Imagine going to your doctor, complaining of fatigue, low libido, and mood swings, only to be told your testosterone levels are "normal." Frustrating, right? Well, a groundbreaking study from the University of Sheffield and Barnsley Hospital...

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ABSORPTION OF TESTOSTERONE CREAM VIA SCROTAL DELIVERY (2018)

Oct 15

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ABSTRACT Transdermal testosterone has been used for years to treat patients with low testosterone symptoms. Clinically, we have monitored patients to evaluate results of testosterone absorption via blood serum concentrations. The data on...

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Topical finasteride may promote hair growth and reduce systemic adverse effects of oral therapy

Oct 14

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Topical finasteride for male and female pattern hair loss: Is it a safe and effective alternative? (2021) Aditya K. Gupta MD, PhD | Mesbah Talukder PhD Abstract Background: Oral finasteride is an FDA-approved treatment for androgenetic...

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The Ultimate Guide to Testosterone, explained by the #1 Urologist Treating Low T

Oct 12

In this episode, Dr. Rena Malik, MD engages in an enlightening conversation with Dr. Abraham Morgentaler from Harvard Medical School about the complexities of testosterone health. They explore the intricacies of Clomid treatments, delve into the...

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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