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Navigating testosterone replacement therapy and hormone health can be overwhelming. Conflicting information, outdated medical advice, and unqualified opinions flood the internet. ExcelMale.com was created to cut through the noise — providing a rigorously moderated space where men share real experiences, backed by clinical research and guided by genuine expertise.

Whether you're exploring TRT for the first time, optimizing your current protocol, managing side effects like elevated hematocrit or estradiol, or seeking to preserve fertility with HCG therapy, our community offers the knowledge and support you need. We discuss everything from injection frequency and bloodwork interpretation to lifestyle factors that affect testosterone levels.

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Nelson Vergel brings over 20 years of clinical research experience, having worked with major pharmaceutical companies and authored definitive guides on testosterone therapy. As founder of DiscountedLabs.com and a recognized expert in men's health advocacy, Nelson ensures every discussion on ExcelMale meets the highest standards of accuracy and usefulness.

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Low dose nandrolone with low dose testosterone
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Greetings everyone, I am 48 years old. 5'5", 150 lbs, 15% body fat. Currently doing a mild ketogenic diet to lose some adipose and bloat. I D/C'd t cyp at 87 mg/week via 3.5 injections per week due to bloat, high E2 symptoms, and no "benefit" on...
Lab Tests to Monitor Testosterone Replacement Therapy: Free Booklet Download
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Click on the image below for a free download Recommended Lab Tests Before Starting and While on TRT By Nelson Vergel Aug 2024 This article has clickable links shown in blue. Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) has changed the lives of...
BPC-157 Dosage: Maximize Benefits with Proper Use
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If you're looking for a powerful healing peptide, BPC-157 might just be the answer. In this blog, we will delve deep into the world of BPC-157 Peptide and explore its benefits, dosage recommendations, and even its legal status. We will start by...
Is fertility-sparing exogenous T therapy a real thing?
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https://academic.oup.com/jsm/article-abstract/21/7/582/7699977 It is 2024. Direct-to-consumer testosterone replacement therapy advertisements on social media are pervasive. Academic and private practice men’s health centers are abundant. At...
Prolactin: Should Men with Erectile Dysfunction Be Tested ?
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Prolactin: Should Men with Erectile Dysfunction Be Tested ? Prolactin is a hormone produced in the pituitary gland that is known for supporting lactation in women but also have many other functions on immune response, myelin coating on nerves...

My experience with Ipamorelin

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Hello everyone. I haven’t been on here for several months but wanted to share my experience with Ipamorelin, which has been a very very positive one. I’d been checking around different places on the web searching for info about it including this...
Optimizing Oral Testosterone Undecanoate (Kyzatrex) TRT: All You Need to Know
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Transcript: Nelson Vergel: Hello, everybody. Nelson Vergel here with ExcelMale.com and DiscountedLabs.com. I'm very honored today to have one of the top urologists here in Texas. He's in Dallas, Dr. Andrew Sun. He's actually in Arlington, north...

Pregnenolone makes high dose Testosterone tolerable

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Ever wondered why some men feel terrible on high testosterone doses while others thrive? This groundbreaking thread reveals how pregnenolone supplementation at 50-100 mg combined with DHEA 25-50 mg daily enables men to comfortably tolerate...
Testosterone and Sexual Function (ED)
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You have been duped by the misinformed polluting those so called men's health forums! Again running those absurdly high trough/steady-state FT levels is not going to cure your ED let alone give you titanium erections! Having healthy hormones...
Testosterone and Prostate Cancer - 2 Key Topics
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Great webinar! Nelson's house is where it's at! 3:20-18:38 * Safety of TTh in men with treated or low-grade in-situ prostate cancer is unknown * Will never have a study large enough to know true impact of T on prostate cancer...
Kyzatrex or Jatenzo
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Good day all. I've been on testosterone cypionate almost 7 years. I inject anywhere from 100 to 120 mg in total divided 2 times a week. Am 47. I'm feeling good consistently for years now. Looks like my insurance cover oral testosterone. I did...
EXTENDED-RELEASE FORMULATIONS OF HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN (HCG)
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I. BACKGROUND Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a hormone produced by the syncytiotrophoblast cells of the human placenta and gonads. hCG interacts with the luteinizing hormone/choriogonadotropin receptor (LHCGR) (also known as...
TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

TRT Hormone Predictor

Predict estradiol, DHT, and free testosterone levels based on total testosterone

⚠️ Medical Disclaimer

This tool provides predictions based on statistical models and should NOT replace professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your TRT protocol.

ℹ️ Input Parameters

Normal range: 300-1000 ng/dL

Predicted Hormone Levels

Enter your total testosterone value to see predictions

Results will appear here after calculation

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

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