Excel Male Health Forum

Jul 10

Bringing together two of the top minds, with differing (though less so now than ever before) perspectives on protein as it relates to health from multiple different angles, watching their circles of agreement overlapping more and more in real...

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Comparison of U.S. Clinical Guidelines on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) in Women

Jul 09

These are not usually what many US clinics follow, but I wanted to show what the guidelines say. Comparison of U.S. Clinical Guidelines on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) in Women Multiple U.S. medical organizations—including The Menopause...

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How Compounding Pharmacies Are Challenging Big Pharma on Fair Access

Jul 08

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13-Minute Podcast: This podcast discussion examines the burgeoning role of compounding pharmacies, particularly in the context of GLP-1 medications, and how they are challenging the established dominance of Big Pharma. Driven by soaring drug...

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Testosterone/Estradiol Ratio: The Hidden Key to Low Libido in Men with Sexual Dysfunction?

Jul 07

Poster 149: Testosterone/Estradiol Ratio and Low Libido in Men with Sexual Dysfunction Title TESTOSTERONE: ESTRADIOL RATIO A STEP FORWARD TOWARDS THE UNDERSTANDING OF LOW LIBIDO IN MEN WITH SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION Authors Rodrigo Freddi, Rubens...

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Estrogen-It's what makes a real man

Jul 05

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Study: Low estrogen can cause problems for men Study: Low estrogen can cause problems for men (2013) Dr. Joel Finkelstein, an endocrinologist at Harvard Medical School and the lead author of a new study, talks about the effects of declining...

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Metabolic benefits afforded by estradiol and testosterone in both sexes

Jul 05

As we very well know T s metabolites estradiol and DHT are needed in order to reap full beneficial effects of testosterone. Ts metabolites estradiol and DHT are needed in healthy amounts to experience the full spectrum of testosterones...

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Clomiphene citrate: A potential alternative for TRT in men with low testosterone

Jul 05

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Testosterone and Atrial Fibrillation

Jul 04

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11:25-12:50 * It is likely a U shape therapeutic curve with the lowest incidence of occuring at men with mid-range values of concentrations (350-550 ng/dL) Testosterone Therapy and Cardiovascular Risk: Insights from an Interventional...

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Can Clomiphene / Enclomiphene Reverse Testicular Atrophy? Review of Limited Data.

Jul 04

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Below is a synthesis of what the literature presently shows about clomiphene (and its trans-isomer enclomiphene) and reversal of testicular atrophy in men. What hard data exist? Setting Study design (n) Testicular-volume result Time to...

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HCG plus TRT to Prevent / Reverse Testicular Shrinkage and Decreased Fertility

Jul 03

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Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (From the book Testosterone: A Mans Guide, amazon.com) Short podcast: hCG: What Every Man Should Know Good summary : Why Use hCG With TRT?- A Clinical Review Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) (not to be confused...

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BPH Solutions: Exploring Supplements for Prostate Health

Jul 02

In this episode, Dr. Kevin Chu and Dr. Justin Dubin interview Dr. Rahul Mehan to discuss the importance of prostate health, particularly as men age. They explore the concept of 'prostate puberty' and the common symptoms of an enlarged prostate...

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Why Use hCG With TRT?- A Clinical Review

Jul 02

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Using hCG in Men on Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) – A Clinical Review Introduction Exogenous testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) can profoundly suppress the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis through negative feedback. By...

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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