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How to Increase Testosterone Naturally

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There are several lifestyle, nutritional and other factors that can increase testosterone production by testicles in men. The degree of this increase has not been clearly quantified, but there is evidence that the following can help. Some men...
Botox for Erectile Dysfunction
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Botox for Erectile Dysfunction (2022) Engy Habashy MD, Tobias S.Köhler MD To understand the theoretical pharmacologic effect of BoNT A on erectile function, one must first understand normal erectile physiology. Multiple organ systems play a...
The Prostate and Testosterone: Lecture by Dr Joseph LaBoissiere
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Dr. LaBoissiere: Thank you. I have kind of a booming voice so if it gets too loud, let me know and I will adjust the mic. It’s certainly a pleasure to be here. I am fairly new in terms of being a physician. I am a fellow and that’s always...

Male Excel is not Excel Male

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The EXCELMALE mark and EXCELMALE forum are not connected or affiliated with Male Excel, Inc., the MALE EXCEL mark, or any associated products and services.

Trans scrotal testosterone cream application is a game changer

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So I was on injections of Testosterone cyp for almost 4 years before switching over to scrotal testosterone cream application. Let me tell you it has been absolutely amazing how much better I feel on the cream verses the injections. I dose it at...
Testosterone Therapy Risks: Short Video
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IohHSowFZ1o&t=418s This short video covers risks of poorly managed testosterone therapy and its contraindications. Nelson Vergel is the founder of ExcelMale.com, DiscountedLabs.com, and author of books on...
Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) Effect on Men's Fertility
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Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) Effect on Men's Fertility men fertility sperm Testosterone replacement therapy suppresses spermatogenesis (sperm production) by reducing intratesticular testosterone and decreasing FSH through...
About Us
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Founder & Moderator: Nelson Vergel Nelson Vergel is a 61-year-old chemical engineer originally from Venezuela who, by his own necessity, has become a leading educator on hormone therapies and men's health. His search for cutting-edge health...

3 Medications That Can Kill Your Manhood

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Tlando Oral Testosterone Not Approved by the FDA
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The FDA identified deficiencies in the company's application and declined to approve the drug. Tlando is a testosterone undecanoate specially formulated to be absorbed orally. It is meant to be taken daily. Normally oral testosterone is destroyed...

Testosterone and DHT Reduce Platelet Activation in the Elderly

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More evidence higher hormone levels are heart healthy. The abstract says: The cardiovascular effects of testosterone and dihydrotestosterone are generally attributed to their modulatory action on lipid and glucose metabolism. However, no ex vivo...

High Doses of Testosterone Increase Liver Toxicity of Trans Fats (In Mice)

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We're talking anabolic doses, 10 or 20 mg/kg, which is 800 mg or 1600 mg for the average weight man. It looks like the toxic effects of trans fats are increased by testosterone. The abstract says: We investigated the impact of AS on gene...

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