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The Prostate and Testosterone: Lecture by Dr Joseph LaBoissiere

Oct 10

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...

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Dec 28

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Trans scrotal testosterone cream application is a game changer

Sep 26

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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...

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Testosterone Therapy Risks: Short Video

Oct 11

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

Sep 04

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

Aug 04

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

May 14

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Tlando Oral Testosterone Not Approved by the FDA

May 09

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

May 04

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)

May 01

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...

Adding Testosterone Levels Does Not Improve Prediction of Heart Disease CVD

May 01

The standard predictor of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk is the Framingham Risk Score. The Framingham Score predicts the 10 year risk of heart disease and is based on age, smoking, total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and blood pressure. This...

Miracle cures or modern quackery? Stem cell clinics multiply

May 01

Excellent article to read if you know anyone thinking about using any of these clinics. "The treatments are not covered by insurance. Many of the clinics’ patients are old, sick and already struggling with medical bills. Some clinics urge...

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