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Anabolic steroids and TRT decrease SHBG, DHEA, pregnenolone and progesterone in men.

Feb 20

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Effects of Anabolic Steroids and Testosterone on Hormonal Function in Power Athletes A study published in The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry (1985) investigated the effects of self-administered high doses of testosterone and anabolic steroids on...

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The use of 17-hydroxyprogesterone as a biomarker in men seeking fertility

Feb 20

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Strategies to increase testosterone in men seeking fertility Kevin Y. Chu , Justin K. Achua , Ranjith Ramasamy ABSTRACT The prevalence of testosterone deficiency is increasing in the adolescent and young adult male population. As the...

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Sildenafil, 25 Years Later

Feb 19

Sildenafil: 25 Years Later – Summary Twenty-five years ago, the FDA’s approval of sildenafil (Viagra) radically reshaped the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Editor-in-Chief of Grand Rounds in Urology, E. David Crawford, MD, sits down to...

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Novel therapeutic avenues for kisspeptin

Feb 17

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Novel therapeutic avenues for kisspeptin (2022) Jovanna Tsoutsoukia, Ali Abbarab, and Waljit Dhillo Abstract Kisspeptin is a hypothalamic neuropeptide that acts via the hypothalamus to stimulate hypothalamic gonadotrophin-releasing hormone...

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Can Testosterone Therapy Be a Viable Option for Men After Prostate Cancer Treatment?

Feb 17

Table 1 Guidelines for testosterone therapy in men with prostate cancer Current Evidence and International Medical Organisation’s Guidelines As shown, the guidelines pertaining to testosterone therapy use in hypogonadal men with treated or...

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Fluoroless Pulsed Field Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation

Feb 15

Mansour Razminia, MD, a cardiac electrophysiologist at Northwestern Medicine, discusses the innovative technique of fluoroless pulsed field ablation (PFA) for treating atrial fibrillation. He explains how this ultra-rapid electrical field safely...

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5 PROVEN Ways to Fix Low Libido Fast

Feb 14

In this episode, Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler discuss the causes of low libido in men, how it affects relationships, and what can be done to regain sexual desire and confidence Chapters: 00:35 The Psychological Impact of Low Libido Dr...

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Testosterone and meibomian gland (eyelid) dysfunction

Feb 13

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Abstract The meibomian gland, the largest sebaceous gland of the body is responsible for the biosynthesis of the lipid layer of the tear film to prevent excessive evaporation. The loss of normal functions of the meibomian gland, known as...

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Treatment resistant acne

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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

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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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