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Evaluation and Treatment of Male Hypogonadism

Jan 25

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What is Post SSRI's (Antidepressants) Sexual Dysfunction

Jan 25

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He works at one of the well-known Universities in my hometown. Dr. Healy gets deep! David Healy is a psychiatrist, scientist, psychopharmacologist, and author. Before becoming a professor of Psychiatry in Wales and more recently in the...

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Hard Flaccid Syndrome's Effect on Erections and Sexual Function

Jan 25

Today, we are delighted to have Dr. Josh Schammel back with us. Dr. Schammel is a third-year urology resident at Albany Medical College, and he brings valuable insights into the mysterious realm of Hard Flaccid Syndrome (HFS). In this episode...

Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG): Is It Good or Bad?

Jan 24

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Table of Contents SHBG and the Free Testosterone Relationship What Causes High SHBG? Other factors that can contribute to high SHBG include: Get Your Levels Checked: SHBG Test, Free & Total Testosterone Test How to Lower SHBG Levels: Very Low...

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How to Predict Estradiol and DHT at Different Testosterone Doses

Jan 24

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I was able to come up with a table using the predictive model equation derived from data in this study: The Effects of Injected Testosterone Dose and Age on the Conversion of Testosterone to Estradiol and Dihydrotestosterone in Young and Older...

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Does Testosterone Cause Prostate Cancer? Can Men Treated for Prostate Cancer Use TRT?

Jan 24

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This is an excerpt from my book Ensuring Prostate Health—No Link Found Between Androgen Levels and Risk for Prostate Cancer The prostate is a gland that is part of the male reproductive system. Its function is to store and secrete a slightly...

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Sexual Medicine and Stem Cell Therapy: Everything You Need to Know

Jan 23

How are stem cells related to sexual medicine? Find out in the first installment of Smart Sex, where sexual medicine providers answer the questions you want to know. Exploring Stem Cell Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction | Smart Sex Episode 1 ✦...

Treatments for Low Libido in Men

Jan 23

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The Potential for Pharmacological Interventions for Low Sex Drive in Men (2021) Amit G. Reddy, MD,1 Amelia A. Khoei, BS,2 and Mohit Khera, MD1 NTRODUCTION Despite numerous advancements in the field of sexual medicine, there remain a handful...

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Can Testosterone Replacement Affect Kidneys?

Jan 22

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Creatinine is a chemical waste product that's produced by your muscle metabolism and to a smaller extent by eating meat. Healthy kidneys filter creatinine and other waste products from your blood. The filtered waste products leave your body in...

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Exercise Tips for Best Fat Loss and Muscle Gain

Jan 20

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Exercise has long been praised for its role in hormonal regulation, especially when it comes to improving testosterone levels. While that is undoubtedly a significant benefit, the realm of exercise extends much farther than hormones alone. A...

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PT - 141 (Bremelanotide) for Improved Sex Drive (Libido) and Erections

Jan 20

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• Bremelanotide (PT 141) is a synthetic melanocortin compound • It is a ‘melanocortin receptor agonist’- activates melanocortin receptors in the body • ‘Melanocortins’ refer to a group of peptide hormones derived in the pituitary gland •...

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Anti-Obesity Medications and Investigational Agents

Jan 20

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Anti-Obesity Medications and Investigational Agents: An Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Clinical Practice Statement (CPS) 2022 Harold E. Bays, Angela Fitch, Sandra Christensen, Karli Burridge, Justin Tondt ABSTRACT Background: This...

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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