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Testosterone Therapy and the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Mar 02

Abstract The debate over the cardiovascular (CV) implications of testosterone therapy (TT) have resulted in diverging safety recommendations and clinical guidelines worldwide. This narrative review synthesizes and critically evaluates long-term...

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How An Erection Works

Mar 01

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In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the mechanism behind human erections. 00:00 Erectile function is crucial for reproduction, and understanding its mechanisms is essential, especially for addressing erectile...

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hCG -> Gonadorelin differences?

Feb 29

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*sigh* I just started hCG a month ago and now my clinic has let me know that they can no longer get hCG so they need to move me to Gonadorelin, something I know almost nothing about. Is there anyone using this? Is it worth it? I went on hCG for...

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Testosterone as a Fasting Blood Test?

Feb 29

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Martin M. Miner, MD, and Mark M. Moyad, MD, MPH, discuss recent guidance suggesting that a fasting blood test is needed for testosterone. 00:44 Endocrine Society guidelines recommend fasting morning total testosterone for accuracy in diagnosing...

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Do statins decrease testosterone in men?

Feb 28

https://intbrazjurol.com.br/vol-numbers-41-50/vol-50-n-02-2024/ 119 | Do statins decrease testosterone in men? Systematic review and meta-analysis Felipe Placco Araujo Glina, Leonardo Lopes, Rodrigo Spinola e Silva, Eduardo Augusto Correa...

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Cardio IQ test

Feb 28

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Hi Guys I just got results from my cardio Iq test. it doesnt look good as far as I can interpret. Any ideas on how to improve my numbers? Im in shape 5'8 170 current TRT 200mg test cyp a week dhea 10 mg daily 3000 mg omega fish oil a day 2000 CLA...

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Do statins affect erections in men?

Feb 27

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Question: Do statins affect erections in men? Answer: The science on statins and sexual function is inconclusive, but it does appear that taking a statin may sometimes affect a person's sex life. Researchers looked at statin use and sexual...

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The Effects of Ketogenic Dieting on Body Composition, Strength, Power, and Hormonal Profiles

Feb 27

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J Strength Cond Res. 2017 Apr 7. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000001935. The Effects of Ketogenic Dieting on Body Composition, Strength, Power, and Hormonal Profiles in Resistance Training Males. Wilson JM1, Lowery RP, Roberts MD, Sharp MH, Joy JM...

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Whole Milk vs Skimmed Milk: Effect on Cholesterol and Blood Sugar Level

Feb 27

Abstract BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Dietary guidelines have for decades recommended choosing low-fat dairy products due to the high content of saturated fat in dairy known to increase blood concentration of LDL cholesterol. However, meta-analyses...

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When is Prolactin too high and what are benefits of lowering it

Feb 27

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My Prolactin is a bit high at 448 and the UK range is 86-324 mU/L. One doc said to me its not a problem another said I should take Cabergoline to lower it at 0.25mg twice a week. I wondered what is the benefit to lowering it to what level for us...

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Testosterone and Depression Symptoms in Aging Men

Feb 26

Although the sole unequivocal indication for testosterone treatment is replacement therapy for male hypogonadism, off-label testosterone prescribing for aging men without pathologic hypogonadism rose dramatically (100-fold) over recent decades...

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High Testosterone Blood Levels May Increase Mortality

Feb 26

https://academic.oup.com/jsm/article/21/Supplement_1/qdae001.281/7600971 Abstract Introduction The benefits and risks of testosterone therapy (TT) have been a subject of long-standing debate. The recent TRAVERSE trial demonstrated that men...

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