Excel Male Men's Health Forum

Semen analysis results after adding FSH to TRT and hCG

Oct 16

So after 6 months of adding FSH to my TRT protocol I got a sperm analysis done. A quick background. My fertility was normal before TRT and went to zero when I started TRT without HCG. Adding HCG 500 IU 2x a week my sperm analysis results were...

Can Testosterone Replacement Affect Kidneys?

Oct 16

Table of Contents A study done in rats showed that higher total and free testosterone blood levels produced by testosterone treatment were associated with higher creatinine and lower creatinine clearance (Effects of Testosterone Replacement...

Blood Tests Needed Before and During Testosterone Replacement Therapy

Oct 15

Table of Contents Proper monitoring of men on testosterone replacement therapy has been dictated by several medical guidelines groups. However, most of them fall short in guiding doctors on what to if different key variables are not optimal...

More Protein Did Not Increase LBM in Men on TRT or Not on TRT

Oct 15

The study was a 2 x 2 factorial design where older men were given 100 mg of testosterone a week or not and were eating 1.3 g/kg or 0.8 g/kg (the RDA) of protein a day. No mention is made in the summary of any exercise program, but the summary...

Priapism may be treated by going up and down stairs

Oct 15

Really? This is a first for me! It would be hard to convince me that this can work for Trimix-induced priapism. Priapism is characterized by persistent penile erection in the absence of sexual arousal or desire that does not subside with...

Half lives of medications, Most underrated aspect of TRT

Oct 15

Table of Contents Alright My Friennd Here's Some Knowledge That Will Change Lives On TRT Forever Originally wrote this as a reply to someone on a different thread, but decided to put it in it's own thread as well. say you take 1mg of...

How to Inject Testosterone

Oct 15

Table of Contents In this video the folks from Defy Medical show how to safely inject testosterone in the The following information was taken from the book: Testosterone: A Man's Guide How to Inject Testosterone Safely Some men prefer...

Dr Abraham Morgentaler: Who is a Candidate for Testosterone Replacement Therapy?

Oct 15

By Abraham Morgentaler, M.D. There is consensus that candidates for treatment with Testosterone Replacement Therapy should have signs or symptoms of TESTOSTERONE DEFICIENCY combined with biochemical evidence of low T levels. The challenge...

Testosterone Therapeutic Options and Best Practices in Management

Oct 15

Table of Contents This excellent lecture is recommended for clinicians and educated patients. From largest urology conference in the world (2015) Transcription Speaker 1: So without further ado, I'd like to bring Dr John Mulhall to the...

Video: Testosterone Replacement Options

Oct 15

In theory testosterone replacement should approximate the body’s own natural production of the hormone. The average male produces 4 to 7 mg of testosterone a day with plasma levels in early morning and lower levels in the evening. Women produce...

Case Study: Priapism Caused by Synthetic Cannabinoids?

Oct 15

Synthetic cannabinoids are designer drugs that differ in some significant ways from the natural cannabinoids found in cannabis plants. They are often marketed as designer drugs or sold in products with claims they give the same effect as...

Should we not worry about decreased HDL caused by higher-dose testosterone replacement?

Oct 15

Table of Contents Higher Dose Testosterone can Decrease HDL Click here for background information: Why does testosterone therapy decrease HDL cholesterol in some men? HDL (High Density Lipoprotein cholesterol) particles are sometimes...

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