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Treatment resistant acne

Feb 13

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Hi, Just looking for a second opinion on the cystic acne I’ve been dealing with and a plan to re-introduce testosterone. The back ground is a little long but pertinent, I think. Back in May I started a course of prednisone for an ulcerative...

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Cold Therapy for Pain Relief and General Health

Feb 04

Interesting report for chronic fatigue syndrome: https://www.healthrising.org/blog/2024/11/26/cold-exposure-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-fibromyalgia-long-covid/ __________________ Cold therapy, also known as cryotherapy, has shown promising...

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Rises in Hematocrit is Associated with An Increased Risk of Cardiac Events in Men Starting Testosterone Therapy

Jan 31

ABSTRACT Objective Elevated hematocrit (Hct) can result in increased risk of major adverse cardiac events(MACE) in men receiving testosterone therapy (TTh). However, the impact of the magnitude of the change in Hct from baseline after starting...

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Potential Causes of Low Testosterone

Jan 31

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Testosterone is more than just a sex hormone. It plays a crucial role in a range of physiological processes, including the development of muscle mass, bone density, and even the modulation of blood sugar levels. While high levels of testosterone...

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Is it safe for men with history of PE and on blood thinners to start testosterone ?

Jan 28

There are no published studies conducted on men with a history of pulmonary embolism (PE) who are taking blood thinners and want to use testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). However, they do provide a broad overview of the relationship between...

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Complete Guide to Anastrozole for Men

Jan 28

Anastrozole for Men: A Comprehensive Guide Key Highlights Anastrozole is an important medicine for controlling estrogen levels in men's health. It works by blocking aromatase. This helps to manage testosterone production and keep hormone...

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High hematocrit in men receiving testosterone therapy (Pellets, Nasal, and Injections)

Jan 28

Prevalence of secondary erythrocytosis in men receiving testosterone therapy: A matched cohort analysis of intranasal gel, injections, and pellets (2023) Rohit Reddy*, Parris Diaz*, Ruben Blachman-Braun, Justin Loloi, Farah Rahman, Jesse Ory...

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Iron Supplementation Protocol to Raise Ferritin FAST While on TRT

Jan 27

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Hi all, I started TRT in 2001 and have been giving blood over the years and have always had issues with recovering my ferritin. Long story short, I got tired of waiting for others to do the research, so I did it myself, created a protocol, hired...

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Itching on Testosterone Replacement Therapy

Jan 25

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I've got a call in with my endo, but I figured I'd pick some brains here as well. About a month into TRT (100mg Test Enanthate per week), I started itching. No rash. No specific location. Just general itching. It'll be my earlobe one moment, my...

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Mitochondrial Health: A key to Aging & Recovering Well- Urolithin A Supplement

Jan 24

Prof. Stuart Phillips, Ph.D. (McMaster University) ‘Mitochondrial Health: A key to Aging & Recovering Well' presentation at the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) annual meeting 2022. 2:40 - Sarcopenia: the age-related decline in muscle...

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My CAC calcium score is high- Should I take vitamin K?

Jan 24

Recently I did a calcium score in my arteries (heart). It came out 144. I am not fat and eat right. What dies this CAC score mean? is it too high for my age ( 46 male) ? How do I reduce this hard calcium from my arteries?

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Mitochondrial Mastery: Supplements, Exercise & Longevity Insights

Jan 23

From my neck of the woods. Dr. Mark Tarnopolsky is a world-renowned expert in mitochondrial health, muscle function, and ageing science. As a clinician-scientist at McMaster University, he has dedicated his career to understanding how...

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