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Navigating testosterone replacement therapy and hormone health can be overwhelming. Conflicting information, outdated medical advice, and unqualified opinions flood the internet. ExcelMale.com was created to cut through the noise — providing a rigorously moderated space where men share real experiences, backed by clinical research and guided by genuine expertise.

Whether you're exploring TRT for the first time, optimizing your current protocol, managing side effects like elevated hematocrit or estradiol, or seeking to preserve fertility with HCG therapy, our community offers the knowledge and support you need. We discuss everything from injection frequency and bloodwork interpretation to lifestyle factors that affect testosterone levels.

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On TRT for 3+ Years. Now I have extreme itching

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Hey guys..... So I started TRT about 3 years ago via a local clinic and ive always been a very good responder to the test. 200mg per week puts my levels in the 1000-1300 range. Last year, I wanted to donate blood to keep my RBC down and at that...
Laboratory Testing for Patients Taking Isotretinoin for Acne
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With a recent publication assessing the frequency of lab monitoring for patients with acne being treated with isotretinoin, AARS President Elect Jonathan Weiss, MD, FAAD, weighs in on the latest expert thinking. He also compares the current...
Best injection technique for low dose daily subcutaneous testosterone
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I switched this year from E3.5 injections to low dose daily injections thanks to @Cataceous. I'm currently injecting 8mg each morning of Propionate-only after trying a blend of Cypionate and Prop. Like many on here, I started with harpoon...

Benefits of GLP-1 therapy for sleep apnea

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SURMOUNT-OSA Results: 'Impressive' in Improving Sleep Apnea Drs Akshay Jain and James Kim discuss the benefits of GLP-1 therapy for sleep apnea, as reported from the SURMOUNT-OSA trial. Key Insights from the Surmount OSA Study: Implications...

metformin and libido

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I have been taking metformin for about a month, mainly for its health protective potential and to help me lose a little weight. I do not have diabetes. I have lost a few pounds, but I think it may be lowering my libido. I did not know that could...
Can Testosterone Induce Blood Clots and Thrombosis? Interview with Dr Charles Glueck
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In my work collecting information for ExcelMale.com, I review abstracts daily on latest studies related to testosterone, men's health, nutrition, and more. I am always looking for studies that stand out and are no just repetitions of what we...
Adding Kyzatrex (Oral Testosterone) to Clomiphene (Clomid) Improved Symptoms in Non-Responder Men
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Abstract Introduction Clomiphene is often used in the treatment of hypogonadal men who wish to preserve endogenous testosterone production, however symptomatic responses are often suboptimal. Exogenous testosterone replacement, while effective...
THE IMPORTANCE OF ACCURATE HORMONE TESTS
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https://www.hormoneassays.org/ Watch our video to learn about the importance of accurate hormone testing. Tests to measure the level of a specific hormone in the body are the third most common diagnostic in medicine today yet some current...
Testosterone therapy for men diagnosed with or treated for prostate cancer .
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In this episode, Dr. Morgentaler and Dr. Brandon discuss the controversial topic of testosterone therapy for men diagnosed with or treated for prostate cancer. Chapters 00:00: Introduction to Testosterone and Prostate Cancer - Dr...
The Value of Penile Ultrasound in ED Diagnosis
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Sign up for free to watch! https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2458027946062758492?source=Email+Template+1 Dr. Helen Bernie will educate on the value of ultrasound for erectile dysfunction (ED) studies during this peer-to-peer webinar. By...
Current and Emerging Pharmacotherapies in Patients With MDD
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Learn about atypical antipsychotics and the best strategies for using them to augment treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD) with inadequate response to initial therapy. Defining Treatment Response in MDD Response to treatment is...

TRT Effect on ACL Injuries

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Association Between TRT and ACL Injury Risk: The study by Brinkman et al. suggests a correlation between testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and an increased risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, particularly in older adults...

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