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TRT and Acne: Causes & Treatments

Oct 06

Table of Contents Are you wondering if TRT and acne correlate with each other? There are a handful of possible side effects of TRT (testosterone replacement therapy). While most side effects of TRT are manageable, if not avoidable, some...

Why does testosterone therapy decrease HDL cholesterol in some men?

Oct 06

James Semmens et al. Metabolism Volume 32, Issue 5, May 1983, Pages 428–432 Abstract The significance of sex hormone levels in determining variation in high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) concentrations was studied in healthy Seventh...

How to Decrease SHBG

Oct 06

As shown in the figure above, about 2 percent of the testosterone in the body is active. This “free testosterone” is not attached to binding proteins that would prevent it from interacting with its receptor. About 40 percent of the body's...

Testosterone Effect on Prostate Inflammation BPH: Good or Bad?

Oct 06

One of the major concerns for the prescription of medications containing testosterone (T) in the aging men with T deficiency (TD) is prostate disorders (such as benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH) and their related symptoms (lower urinary tract...

How long does testosterone take to show effects?

Oct 06

Testosterone (T) deficiency (TD; hypogonadism) has deleterious effects on men’s health; negatively affects glycometabolic and cardiometabolic functions, body composition, and bone mineral density; contributes to anemia and sexual dysfunction; and...

My Insurance Says My Testosterone is Not Low

Oct 06

QUESTION: My testosterone is 245 ng/dL. My insurance won't cover testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) until I'm under 200. I'm 48 yo relatively healthy. I understand I should be in the 500-700 range for my age. Anybody else have insurance...

Where to find syringes, ED drugs, supplements, etc

Oct 06

Where to find syringes, ED drugs, doctors, supplements, etc Syringes & alcohol pads (No prescription needed. Mailed to your home) Wholesale Diabetic Insulin Syringes, Needles, & More Syringes & Needles, Blood Collection...

Controversies with Testosterone Therapy: Lecture by Expert Dr. Mohit Khera- Part 1

Oct 06

Hello everybody, Nelson Vergel here with ExcelMale.com and DiscountedLabs.com. I'm very honored today to introduce my urologist here in Houston. I'm very privileged to have doctor has published more than a hundred articles last time I Googled his...

Top 6 FDA-Approved Acne Treatments You Should Try

Oct 06

Table of Contents Acne is one of the most annoying skin problems people can develop throughout their lifetime. It basically consists of small lesions, pimples, irritation, redness, and other skin imperfections. Acne can spread over the...

The Effect of Sleep on Your Hormones, Erections, Body and Quality of Life

Oct 06

Table of Contents Why is that some people can sleep through the night while others toss and turn? No matter how early or late you get to bed, you can't seem to get a full night of rest? You've tried just about everything to improve your...

The Benefits of Long Term Use of Cialis

Oct 06

Table of Contents Cialis (tadalafil) is powerful. What makes Cialis unique among the erectile dysfunction drugs is its long half-life. Thirty-six hours after taking Cialis, a guy will still have about a quarter of what he took circulating in...

Does Applying Testosterone Cream on Testicles Increase Libido?

Oct 06

"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 multiple time...

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