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Converting HCG units - mcg to IU

Feb 02

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My wife and I are doing a round of IUI this month, so she was recently prescribed Ovidrel (brand name HCG). The dose is 250 mcg, and the cost will be $75. I'm guessing that's way overpriced, given that I take compounded HCG that costs $75 for...

HCG

Blood work 6 weeks into HCG monotherapy going to start TRT

Feb 02

As you can see, my free testosterone is 2.22 ng/dl (up from 2.0 before I started HCG). I've had low free T for 15 years. Until now I hesitated to go onto testosterone. Having HCG to keep my natural production up alleviates my concern. My...

HCG

Lipitor and other Statin Drugs Markedly Decrease Your Testosterone

Jan 31

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Statin Drugs Markedly Inhibit Testosterone Production by Rat Leydig Cells in Vitro: Implications for Men Reproductive Toxicology Available online 22 January 2014 Highlights •Statins cause significant reductions in LH-stimulated testosterone...

General Health Hormones Testosterone

Protein: Is there a limit to how much we can use?

Jan 31

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I guess bodybuilders who eat huge amounts of protein have been right all along. So much for the 20g of protein bro science. Jorn Trommelen, Glenn A.A. van Lieshout, Jean Nyakayiru, Andrew M. Holwerda, Joey S.J. Smeets, Floris K. Hendriks...

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea and TRT

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Abstract The evidence on the role of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in the pathogenesis of hypogonadism and the impact of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) in OSA patients are still contradictory. OSA is generally considered to be a...

General Health Health & Wellness Hormones TRT

Nandrolone (Deca Durabolin) Studies in Humans

Jan 30

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A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Nandrolone Decanoate in Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Infected Men with Mild to Moderate Weight Loss with Recombinant Human Growth Hormone as Active Reference Treatment . by Storer, Thomas W; Woodhouse...

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Sleep, testosterone and cortisol balance, and aging men

Jan 30

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Sleep, testosterone and cortisol balance, and aging men (2022) Peter Y. Liu, · Radha T. Reddy Abstract Sleep serves important biological functions and influences health and longevity through endocrine and metabolic-related systems. Sleep...

General Health Health & Wellness Hormones Mental Health

What is a Normal Blood Level of Testosterone? What Do Guidelines Say?

Jan 30

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Normal values may vary from lab to lab depending on what reference range they use. Depending on the country, ranges are in nanograms per deciliter (usually in the United States) or nanomoles per liter (Europe and other countries). The conversion...

Testosterone

DHEA Supplementation

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DHEA Supplementation Dehydroepiandrosterone: DHEA As presented by Dr. Neal Rouzier, M.D. Here's a great reason to add DHEA to your protocol. DHEA is a hormone secreted primarily by the adrenal glands. It results in a shift of a catabolic state...

Hormones Supplements

Enclomiphene citrate: A treatment that maintains fertility in men with secondary hypogonadism

Jan 30

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ABSTRACT Introduction: Hypogonadism is an important issue among the male population. Treatments such as exogenous testosterone have become very popular. One of the adverse effects of testosterone is its suppression of fertility. This has led to...

Clomid (Clomiphene & Enclomiphene) Fertility

Most Testosterone Booster Reviews on Amazon are Fake

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Testosterone Imposters: An Analysis of Popular Online Testosterone Boosting Supplements Abstract Introduction Testosterone-boosting supplements (T-Boosters) are prominently featured on Amazon.com, with numerous dedicated pages and claims that...

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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia BPH Treatments

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Medical Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (2022) Alexander Plochocki, MD, MPH, Benjamin King, MD* INTRODUCTION Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and its associated is one of the most common diagnoses seen by the urologist, with...

General Health Prostate Testosterone side effects

TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

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