Excel Male Men's Health Forum

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...

Influence of IGF-1, DHEA and DHT on acne

Jun 23

Arch Dermatol. 2005 Mar;141(3):333-8. Correlation between serum levels of insulin-like growth factor 1, dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate, and dihydrotestosterone and acne lesion counts in adult women. Abstract OBJECTIVES: To...

Testosterone Gel Adherence Low Among Hypogonadal Men

Jun 23

Fewer than one in five hypogonadal men are adherent to prescribed topical testosterone, new research indicates. The findings, from a large commercial insurance database, were presented May 5 here at the American Association of Clinical...

NY State Testosterone and HCG Prescribing Requirements

Jun 15

Question from doctor: Can I use EMPOWER pharmacy in Houston to get testosterone to someone in NYC legally? For some reason there you need a prescription monthly as they don't allow refills and it is quite cumbersome to the patient...

No Link Between Testosterone Levels and Male Pattern Baldness

Jun 08

A recent study failed to find a link between testosterone levels and male pattern baldness: A cross-sectional population study conducted in Northeastern Germany examined 373 men from the general population who had not received prescribed...

Testosterone Replacement Enhances the Effects of Metformin on Lipids and Inflammation

Jun 01

Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes 2015; 123(10): 608-613 The Effect of Metformin and Metformin-Testosterone Combination on Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Men with Late-onset Hypogonadism and Impaired Glucose Tolerance Abstract No...

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