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Interaction Between a Daily Dosed Tadalafil, Dosazoxin and Tamsulosin

Aug 28

Abstract The hemodynamic interaction between tadalafil (5 mg/d) and doxazosin or tamsulosin was investigated in 2 randomized, double-blind, crossover phase 1 studies. Healthy men (n = 45) received tadalafil or placebo for 28 days and...

Psychiatric Manifestations of Endocrine Disorders

Aug 28

Review Article Psychiatric Manifestations of Endocrine Disorders Full Paper: http://www.heraldopenaccess.us/fulltext/Human-Endocrinology/Psychiatric-Manifestations-of-Endocrine-Disorders.php#tab2 ADRENAL: CUSHING’S SYNDROME...

Testosterone Replacement Reduces Risk of Atrial Fibrillation

Aug 18

Another study showing TRT reduces the risk of heart disease. Full text of the journal article is available. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac dysrhythmia associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Several small...

Article on Steroid Use and Testosterone

Aug 18

Reason Magazine has an article on steroid use in America, called How Washington Lost the War on Muscle. It also covers testosterone replacement therapy at length, with quotes from Dr. Morgentaler. Since it's a libertarian magazine, their position...

A Review of Studies of Testosterone's Adverse Cardiovascular Effects

Aug 18

This review (full text) discusses the studies and meta-analyses of adverse cardiovascular events from testosterone replacement therapy. Their conclusion is that no firm conclusion can be gathered from the studies to date. In summary, the...

A Review of Testosterone CV Studies Based on Prescription Data

Aug 18

Another paper in the Asian Review of Andrology reviews the studies of cardiovascular events that were based on analyzing prescription records. Each study is summarized and its weaknesses discussed. The conclusion is that most studies have found...

Nelson Vergel's Top 10 Testosterone Commandments

Aug 10

1.Have reasonable expectations. Testosterone is not a magic bullet. 2.Do not fall prey to testosterone booster scams. 3.Do not obsess about estradiol without testing it with right (sensitive) test. 4.Monitor your...

Is DHT the Cause of BPH ( Prostate Enlargement ) or is it Estradiol?

Aug 09

I keep reading posts that say DHT isn't the cause of BPH, estrogen is the cause. if thats the case then why do drugs like finasteride which lower dht actually shrink the prostate? if it was estrogen then taking finasteride would never shrink...

Video: A Guy's Guide to Maintaining Sexual Health by Dr Turek

Jul 24

Excellent lecture. Dr. Paul Turek, an international thought leader on men's health issues, will present an overview of sexual health for men at any age. This talk will address the concepts and cures for common sexual issues such as low sex...

Perrigo Announces FDA Final Approval For Generic Version Of Androgel

Jul 17

Perrigo Company plc (NYSE; TASE: PRGO) today announced it has received final approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its AB rated Abbreviated New Drug Application referencing AbbVie Inc.'s Androgel® Topical Gel, 1.62% packets...

Men with high levels of anabolic hormones less likely to develop worsening frailty

Jul 17

The researchers found that having higher baseline levels of vitamin D, insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) and its binding protein 3 (IGFBP3) was associated with a lower risk of worse frailty status four years later. "Vitamin D, besides...

Decreased testosterone, DHT and estradiol were associated with higher mortality in men.

Jun 23

Temporal Changes in Androgens and Estrogens Are Associated With All-Cause and Cause-Specific Mortality in Older Men. Hsu B, et al. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2016. Abstract CONTEXT: The dynamic temporal relationship between changes in...

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