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Pygeum, DHT and Muscle Mass

I was planning on taking Pygeum but read it is a DHT blocker. Will blocking DHT from this supplement hurt muscle gains? What about ED?
- jsr0367
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- Mar 21, 2025
- dht blockers ed muscle mass pygeum
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Nutrition and Supplements
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Pygeum - can it lower libido?

Is Pygeum worth experimenting with? Libido is already an issue for me and I've been trying to improve it for ages. Since Pygeum decreases DHT I'm guessing it can have harmful effects on my libido. I did notice great effects from an alpha blocker - Doxazosin. Thoughts on adding Pygeum to the...
- sexualathlete
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- Nov 18, 2022
- dht ejaculation libido pygeum
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Interesting Experience with Pygeum

I started taking Pygeum last week. Like other posts about it, I quickly noticed increased precum. However, in addition to that, I feel like it has made every piece of my reproductive system feel less shriveled up and more full of life including my penis, perineum, scrotum, and testicles...
- ResearchIt
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- Apr 25, 2022
- pygeum
- Replies: 20
- Forum: When TRT Is Not Enough (ED, Libido, & More)

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