fertility

  1. madman

    Jumeirah American Clinic in Dubai - Top Tier Uro low-T/male infertility/sexual dysfunction

    Huge loss for anyone living in Miami! Dr. Ramasamy joined the Jumeirah American Clinic - Al Manara - Dubai- United Arab Emirates. Highly recommend for anyone seeking out treatment for low testosterone, male infertility, sexual dysfunction. https://jac.ae/services/mens-health/...
  2. madman

    Clomiphene Citrate Treatment as an Alternative Therapeutic Approach for Male Hypogonadism

    Abstract Male hypogonadism, which is characterized by low testosterone levels, has a significant impact on male sexual function, overall health, and fertility. Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT)is the conventional treatment for this condition, but it has potential adverse effects and is not...
  3. madman

    The varicocele conundrum

    In this debut episode, titled "The varicocele conundrum: Treatment strategies explored", experts discuss the complexities of varicocele, a prevalent yet often misunderstood condition affecting male fertility. Our distinguished speakers, Dr. R. Rees (GB) and Dr. V. Sahdev (GB), provide expert...
  4. madman

    Combined low-dose hCG, FSH , and T vs conventional treatment to induce virilization and fertility

    Introduction Two primary functions of mature male testis are spermatogenesis and androgen production. Both these functions are under the control of the hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular (HPT) axis. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) secreted from the hypothalamus acts on the pituitary to...
  5. phalloguy100

    Tips for insurance coverage of TRT and ED meds

    I see a lot of posts here from U.S. users stating that “insurance does not pay” for hCG, FSH, Trimix, and even some testosterone products. Although that may be true of some health plans, I have found that coverage is often permitted via prior authorizations and paying close attention to...
  6. madman

    Beyond the Basics: Revolutionizing Male Fertility & Vasectomy Insights - Part 2

    In the second of two parts with Dr. Kovac, we start by addressing common fears and misconceptions about vasectomies, emphasizing their simplicity, minimal discomfort, and quick recovery. Dr. Kovac provides a detailed walkthrough of the procedure, all the way from consultation to surgery. We also...
  7. madman

    Beyond the Basics: Revolutionizing Male Fertility & Vasectomy Insights - Part 1

    Dr. Jason Kovac. 14:08-19:11 (T+hCG) * a lot of times you know from a dosage point of view you need a lot less hCG when your combining it with testosterone and you could also keep things going in the background with not a lot of hCG, so you can use for example a 1000 IU of hCG once a week...
  8. obesechess

    Kisspeptin-10 Instead of HCG?

    Howdy y'all, As I've posted about in the past, I've been taking HCG Monotherapy for low T for about seven years now with good results - my last bloodwork had my total T at 707ng/dL with no change to my total weekly dosage since I started in 2017 (just tweaks to my dosing protocol)...
  9. madman

    Curved Penis? Here's What You Need to Know!

    In this episode, Dr. Rena Malik, MD and Dr. Jesse Mills explore the complexities of Peyronie's disease, discussing both conservative treatments and surgical options. They delve into therapy techniques, including penile plication and daily tadalafil prescriptions, while also emphasizing the...
  10. madman

    Is fertility-sparing exogenous T therapy a real thing?

    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 home semen testing and reproductive health...
  11. madman

    Testosterone Use in Men of Reproductive Age

    Dr. Samplaski state-of-the-art lecture @ 79th Annual Meeting of the CUA! Brief Q&A (27:14-36:42) Brief
  12. madman

    Boosting male fertility

    https://www.bcm.edu/news/boosting-male-fertility Conversations around fertility are often centered around women. Infertility is not just an issue occurring among females; males also experience infertility. A Baylor College of Medicine urologist explains the factors affecting male fertility...
  13. C

    My fertility journey

    Hi. Long time since I have posted any.. We are now going for a second one. First one came on first try, so I am hoping for the same this time.. Crossing fingers :) Fist time: 115mg test enanthate Mon/Wed/Fri and 500IU HCG EOD (late December all the way to June (2022) when we started...
  14. J

    FSH+hCG+TRT Semen Analysis

    I was on Test Cyp 70mg 2x a week + hCG 750 IU 2x a week when I did my first semen analysis. I did the 2nd semen analysis after adding 75 IU FSH 3x a week, changing hCG to 1000 IU 3x a week, and keeping test cyp the same at 70mg 2x a week. I also tested 17-OH Progesterone LCMS at the same times...
  15. madman

    Hormonal Treatment for Male Infertility: On -label and Off- label

    12:12-21:46 Here is a summary of the "UROwebinar: Male infertility An updated work up" by the European School of Urology in 10 bullet points: Introduction to Webinar: The webinar, led by Mary Dinkan, covers the latest advancements in diagnostics and treatment of male reproductive health...
  16. madman

    New Frontiers in Men's Health

    Dr. Helen Bernie, assistant professor of urology and director of sexual and reproductive medicine at Indiana University, and Dr. Daniel Williams, professor in clinical urology, vice chair for education, and residency program director at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public...
  17. LabTracker

    Absolute minimum dose of HCG for fertility?

    Is there any data on what the minimal dosage of hcg is to keep 'the guys' working while on TRT? I'm asking this because hcg seems to rise estrogen and I'd like to keep that to a minimum. Also, I might want to have kids later but not exactly now, so I'm looking for a guideline for the minimal...
  18. madman

    Withdrawal of Approval of 23 New Drug Applications

    https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/06/03/2024-12065/pfizer-inc-et-al-withdrawal-of-approval-of-23-new-drug-applications
  19. G

    Is depression along tiredness normal for a clomid restart after Trt? Almost 6 weeks in i believe. Really hoping for another baby

    questions in bold below for those who want to skip... Reddit is of no use and ive read through some stuff here but any encouragement or advice would be huge. Me and my wife just turned 37 and im sad we waited so long to try for our second. On trt for 3 and a half years and hcg didnt work. On a...
  20. madman

    Diagnosis and treatment of hypogonadism in men seeking to preserve fertility

    Male hypogonadism is a clinical syndrome that results in low testosterone levels and frequently leads to infertility. The syndrome occurs due to disruption at one or more levels of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis. Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT)is the most common treatment...
  21. madman

    Klinefelter Syndrome - Testis development and fertility potential

    30:40-48:20
  22. madman

    Reproductive Hormones & Fertility Throughout the Lifespan in Klinefelter Syndrome

    00:00-15:14 Speakers: Courtney Finlayson MD (USA), Claus Højbjerg Gravholt MD (Denmark) & Ellen Goossens PhD (Belgium)
  23. madman

    VARIATIONS IN SERUM SEX HORMONES AND SEMEN CHARACTERISTICS FOLLOWING CLOMIPHENE CITRATE TREATMENT IN MALE INFERTILITY

    INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE The predictive metrics for assessing fertility outcomes following clomiphene citrate (CC) treatments are understudied. Our objective was to delineate the pretreatment sex hormones that exhibit the strongest correlation withsemen parameter improvements in CC-treated...
  24. madman

    Clomiphene and Enclomiphene

  25. H

    Fertility cycle.

    Okay guys. thought I’d run a journal to keep track of my fertility log. I have used AAS since 2010. Came off 2014 to get my wife pregnant and it was a success. Our girl is now 8 I went back on cycle and two years later my wife decided we try again. (2016) Unfortunately it was a struggle coming...
  26. J

    How bad is a hCG lapse for Fertility?

    I'm on TRT + hCG (Pregnyl) + FSH (urofollitropin). How bad is a lapse in hCG for fertility? About 2 weeks. My Pregnyl Rx got messed up so I ran out. Maybe the urofollitropin has some LH in it??
  27. madman

    Focus on Men's Health

    Christian Gratzke sits down with Ranjith Ramasamy and Daniel Schlager to discuss the special issue of European Urology Focus they Guest Edited on Men's Health. Find the full issue here https://www.eu-focus.europeanurology.
  28. J

    Does HCG suppress to the same extent as exogenous testosterone? I want to take HCG for fertility reasons, but when I come off, will have low T levels?

    I want to run HCG in order to improve my fertility numbers. I’ve got 3 10,000iu bottles of HCG that my doctor prescribed for me, but I’m concerned that taking this will suppress my own testosterone production…leaving me low T or a need for a “PCT” once I stop the HCG injections. Am I off base...
  29. madman

    Management of Male Fertility in Hypogonadal Patients on TRT

    Abstract Testosterone is crucial in regulating several body functions in men, including metabolic, sexual, and cardiovascular functions, bone and muscle mass, and mental health. Therefore, optimizing testosterone levels in men is an important step to maintaining a healthy body and mind...
  30. madman

    Navigating hCG and Clomid: A Man's Guide to Preserving Reproductive Health

    Fertility *36:33-38:58 - coming off testosterone (clomid or clomid 25-50 mg daily + hCG 2000 IU M/W/F) *38:58-44:24 - staying on testosterone (T + hCG) *44:24-46:59 - (clomid + T) *47:00-50:31 - Long-term safety data (clomid/hCG) *50:31-58:25 - AI (aromatase inhibitors) Join urologists...
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