* Although PAP therapy remains the most efficacious treatment for OSA, an increasing number of alternatives are becoming available, although insurance coverage may limit options. Treatment should be tailored based on the severity of OSA; other objective data, such as arousal index, hypoxic...
Hammered home numerous times on the forum over the years whether natty or on jacked up on T excess stress (physica/mental) can have a negative impact on sexual function!
* Chronic psychological stress leads to sustained activation of the HPA axis and suppression of the HPG axis, contributing...
* The emerging indication of gonadotropin therapy for men with androgen-induced infertility is promising. The evidence demonstrates that spermatogenesis can be restored in most affected men with appropriate treatment. Further to this, the literature provides a reassurance to men who require...
* Esterification of testosterone increases its lipophilicity and enables its incorporation into oil-based vehicles to form a depot after injection. The duration of exposure depends not exclusively on the systemic half-life of free testosterone but also on release of the ester from the depot, its...
Hi everyone,
Posting here to get some insights from others who might have been through a similar physiological crash.
Context & Background:
Demographics: 49-year-old male from Norway (where regulations for TRT/hormone replacement are extremely strict). I have done strength training my...
8th Annual Meeting of the Androgen Society 2026 presentations from the top experts in the field!
Wayne JG Hellstrom
* Definite need for large, long term, multicenter, prospective RCT in the general hypogonadal population to determine the true risks of increased Hct as a side effect of TRT...
00:00-9:35
https://www.excelmale.com/threads/understanding-testosterone-and-myth-busting-with-dr-abraham-morgentaler.34957/#post-315464
* While the precise mechanism underlying secondary polycythemia in the setting of TTh is still debated, it is likely that a longer duration of...
High hopes crushed LOL!
That more T is better myth that needs to be put to rest!
Those truly in the know would tell you that the majority of symptoms will be improved once you achieve a healthy FT which for most would be aiming for a healthy/high-end trough FT as in the upper 1/3rd!
Listen...
https://investors.hims.com/news/news-details/2026/Hims-Expands-Testosterone-Care-with-Injectable-and-Oral-TRT-Its-Largest-Mens-Health-Launch-to-Date/default.aspx
Starting today, Hims is closing that gap, providing eligible customers access to three new treatment options, including:
Two...
8th Annual Meeting of the Androgen Society 2026 presentations from the top experts in the field!
Matthew Budoff
Manopause?!
https://www.excelmale.com/threads/testosterone-and-cardiovascular-risk-the-traverse-trial-and-results-from-the-new-fda-label-change.32221/...
8th Annual Meeting of the Androgen Society 2026 presentations from the top experts in the field!
Dr. Michael Zitzmann
Target organs of testosterone and its metabolites
The Bifurcation of Testosterone: Amplification vs Aromatization
The 5a-Reductase Distribution Map...
In this episode, Dr. Tanginika Cuascud speaks with Dr. Thomas Masterson, urologist and male reproductive health specialist, about the factors influencing male fertility and the often-overlooked impact of testosterone treatment on sperm production. They discuss fertility trends, lifestyle...
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/andr.70393
Table 1. Serum TT and lipids at baseline and final assessment in the total cohort stratified by TU and statin treatment.
Table. 2 Lipid values at baseline and follow-up (24. 48, 72 and 96 months) in men with a follow-up duration...
Testosterone influences far more than just libido and muscle growth: In this episode, Dr. Jonathan Apasu speaks with Prof. Farid Saad about the crucial role of testosterone in metabolism, insulin resistance, prediabetes, diabetes, and obesity. Together, they explain why testosterone deficiency...
* Dr Saad says: “Long-term testosterone therapy in hypogonadal men resulted in profound and sustained in weight loss which may have contributed to reductions in mortality and cardiovascular events. Untreated men with hypogonadism gained weight.”
* Dr Saad says: “Long-term testosterone therapy...
Dr. Eisenberg is a board certified urologist and Professor of Urology at Stanford University. He also leads Stanford's Male Reproductive Medicine and Surgery Program. He specializes in men’s health, testosterone, fertility, and sexual dysfunction.He will also explain why reproductive health is...
Great new for Canadian as there will be 3 options now (Jatenzo, Kyzatrex and Tlando) for men interested in using the newer oral TU formulations!
https://ir.lipocine.com/2026-10-07-Lipocine-Announces-Health-Canada-Approval-of-TLANDO-R-for-Testosterone-Replacement-Therapy
SALT LAKE CITY, Oct...
https://www.urologytimes.com/view/experts-review-evidence-on-testosterone-and-prostate-cancer
Abraham Morgentaler, MD, reviews evidence showing no association between testosterone therapy and prostate cancer risk and explains the saturation model of androgen action.
19:43 What an 'optimal' testosterone level really is
Dr. Mark Gordon
* Optimal health is between the 50th and 75th percentile of the range
The average man today is walking around with meaningfully less testosterone than his grandfather had at the same age — and the fix the military is...
* This review integrates evidence across diagnostic, therapeutic, and psychosocial domains to clarify what is well supported, what remains provisional, and where the principal contradictions in the literature lie, and it proposes methodologically robust priorities for future research, including...
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/804404/the-sex-factor-by-mohit-khera-md/
A leading sexual health physician introduces the groundbreaking concept that your sexual wellness may be the single most overlooked predictor of how well—and fully—you live, with a science-backed plan to maintain...
* Dr. Brannigan will explore what every man should know about fertility, including when to seek an evaluation, the role of semen analysis, hormonal testing, genetic factors, and common medical conditions that can impact sperm production and reproductive potential. Dr. Brannigan also discusses...
Dr. Tobias Kohler
* There T level at that point when they are healthy is a very important number. Most of the time it is going to be 500 or so, right? There are some published T levels per decade of life and it does go down. It's pretty rare to get above 1000 naturally considering that as a...
https://www.dha.mil/HHPO
The Department remains focused on building and maintaining a ready, lethal fighting force prepared to dominate the battlefield and achieve peace through strength.
In his July 15, 2026, memorandum, "Health and Human Performance Optimization to Enhance Military...
32:00-44:15
Case: 54-Year-Old Man with Vaculogenic ED
Case Study: Body Composition Transformation
THE EFFECTS OF COMBINED THERAPY ON HORMONAL AND METABOLIC PERFORMANCE
DATA-DRIVEN INSIGHTS: QUANTITATIVE BIOMARKER CHANGES...
In this episode, Dr. Brandon & Dr. Morgentaler talk about testosterone treatment for men who want to preserve fertility, including Clomid, hCG, and enclomiphene. They also take a closer look at whether exercise actually increases testosterone, what the research shows about short-term changes...
Educational Objectives
In this activity, experts in prostate cancer discuss cardiovascular risk in patients receiving androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT). Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Evaluate the impacts of prostate cancer and ADT on...
There’s a lot of misinformation online about erectile dysfunction, from miracle supplements to misconceptions about sexual performance and size. With so much conflicting information available, it can be difficult to know what’s true and what’s not.
In this webinar, urologist and sexual health...