Excel Male Men's Health Forum

Can Marijuana Increase Estradiol and Contribute to Man Boobs (Gynecomastia)?

Oct 14

Animal studies have shown that exposure to the active ingredient in marijuana can result in a decrease in testosterone levels, a reduction of testicular size, and abnormalities in the form and function of sperm. In humans, the effects of...

Is Estradiol a Friend or Enemy of Men?

Oct 14

Table of Contents Estradiol is a very important sex hormone--in fact, it's the primary female sex hormone. It plays a central role in female reproductive health, as it promotes the development and maintenance of the ovaries, eggs, and other...

Less than 4 % of Men at the Veterans Healthcare System Get Proper Testosterone Management

Oct 14

This is the same system that published a paper that said that testosterone increased heart attacks. Well, now we see why. They do not do proper workup and monitoring! Unacceptable way to treat people who sacrificed themselves for the United...

Testosterone Injections Increase Muscle and Strength Better than T gels

Oct 14

Table of Contents J Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle. 2018 Mar 15. doi: 10.1002/jcsm.12291. [Epub ahead of print] Muscular responses to testosterone replacement vary by administration route: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Skinner JW...

Endocrine Society Releases New Version of their Testosterone Clinical Practice Guideline

Oct 14

No earth-shattering changes except that now they mention estradiol in different tables but do not recommend estradiol testing. We recommend making a diagnosis of hypogonadism only in men with symptoms and signs consistent with testosterone (T)...

Treatments for Men who Fail to Benefit from ED Medications

Oct 14

Table of Contents This is the best review I have seen on the subject. Abstract Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5-i) have become first-line therapy for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Most initial prescriptions for PDE5-i are...

Testosterone replacement therapy is able to reduce prostate inflammation in men with BPH

Oct 14

Rastrelli G, Cipriani S, Lotti F, et al. 186 - Testosterone replacement therapy is able to reduce prostate inflammation in men with BPH, metabolic syndrome and hypogonadism: Preliminary results from a randomized placebo controlledclinical...

Is the Cystatin- C Kidney Function Test Best for Muscular Men?

Oct 14

Since the concentration of cystatin C in the blood will not change due to infection or inflammation and isn’t affected by body weight, drugs or diet - cystatin C level could be a more reliable indicator of kidney health than creatinine (2)...

New Affordable Erectile Dysfunction Panel at Discounted Labs

Oct 14

Price: $195 https://www.discountedlabs.com/ed-panel Erectile dysfunction can be caused by hormonal, lifestyle (poor sleep, stress, etc), vascular (cardiovascular disease and diabetes), and mental causes (performance anxiety, feelings of...

Where to Buy Cheaper Generic Cialis

Oct 14

I have tried the liquid Cia but for some reason it does not agree with me. My doctor wrote a script for 5mg daily Cialis and I printed a coupon from Lilly and got 30 tabs free. When I need a refill my Doctor will write another script, but I...

Dehydrotestosterone- Man's Enemy or Friend ?

Oct 14

DHT – Friend Or Enemy? With the exception of estradiol, no hormone is more misunderstood than dihydrotestosterone, DHT. In fact, many men actually fear DHT, going out of their way to lower it and frustrate its biological activity. However, DHT is...

Warning to You and Your Loved Ones: Be Careful with Unscrupulous Stem Cell Companies

Oct 14

Warning for you and your parents: Many of these companies are selling unproven cures. I woke up to this issue a month ago when a friend's mom charged her credit card with $3000 at a pain clinic for two "stem cell shots". I started checking...

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