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Alternatives to HCG for preventing testicular atrophy.

HCG has worked well for me to keep my testicles up to size. However, it has gotten more expensive and sometimes unavailable. Is there any other strategy to keep them large?
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- Sep 23, 2024
- hcg testicular atrophy
- Replies: 21
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
Has anyone here had the Aquablation procedure done on their prostate?

My urologist has recommended having aquablation done on my prostate if the diagnostic test that are scheduled for next month indicate that it would be an appropriate treatment for my BPH and prostatitis. I’m seriously considering it and would like to know if anyone here has had this done and...
- BJE
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- Mar 5, 2023
- aquablation bph prostatitis
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Prostate Related Issues
ED caused by anxiety not porn.

Here’s an interesting study indicating that contrary to popular opinion, porn use does not cause ED. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/26318318221116354
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- Nov 1, 2022
- masturbation nofap pornography
- Replies: 32
- Forum: The Hang Out - Where Everything Goes!
Masturbation frequency

How often do you masturbate solo and whether you are single or married/partnered?
- BJE
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- Sep 20, 2022
- masturbation masturbation frequency
- Replies: 98
- Forum: The Hang Out - Where Everything Goes!
Sex Frequency Poll

I’m curious how often couples here have sex.
- BJE
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- Sep 20, 2022
- poll sex survey sexual frequency
- Replies: 13
- Forum: The Hang Out - Where Everything Goes!
Covid causing prostatitis?

In early mid January I had a headache, chills and fever along with a mild cough and congestion. I thought it might be covid but they ran two different tests and it was not detected. However on the forth day I woke up with prostate pain which indicated that this may be prostatitis. However, it...
- BJE
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- Feb 16, 2021
- covid prostate prostatitis
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Prostate Related Issues
High DHT

I’ve been searching the forum on the subject of high DHT but have not really found an answer so my question is whether high DHT is anything to be concerned about. I have BPH and mild urinary symptoms and my PSA has been under 1. My DHT has usually been over the top of the range. For example...
- BJE
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- Feb 23, 2018
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management

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