hypogonadism

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    Fractionated T gel replacement therapy in clinical practice: once-daily and twice-daily (fractionated) T gel administration in hypogonadal men

    * The primary aim of this study was to compare serum TT levels between patients treated with the standard once-daily regimen and those using a twice-daily split-dose schedule. Given the real-world and self-initiated nature of the dosing modification, the present study should be considered...
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    A Multivariable Dose-Selection Predictor to Optimize JATENZO® Dose Titration in Hypogonadal Men

    * The results from the multivariable regression model were used to develop the JATENZO® Dose-Selection Predictor, which calculates the recommended TU dose among the available titratable strengths (158, 198, 237, 316, and 396 mg BID). From the single variable regression, BMI, age, and change in...
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    What's with all the testosterone talk?

    * To get into the facts and fictions around testosterone, Brittany is joined by NPR health correspondent Will Stone (https://www.npr.org/people/919093243/...) , and Dr. Helen Bernie (https://iuhealth.org/find-providers/p...) , Director of Sexual and Reproductive Medicine and associate professor...
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    Rethinking oral testosterone replacement: Liver-activated oral T prodrug

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    FDA Just Added Enclomiphene to Category 1: The Compounding Opportunity You Can't Miss

    Dr. Lisa Faast breaks down a major FDA Category 1 update that compound pharmacies need to know about — Enclomiphene has officially been added to the Category 1 list I explain why this is such a game-changer, what enclomiphene is used for (especially for men looking to naturally raise...
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    Testosterone and Type 2 Diabetes Program: Key to Testosterone Benefits in Men at Risk of T2D

    * "One takeaway message from this is that ongoing engagement in a structured weight management program is extremely important for maintenance and the benefit of testosterone." Testosterone treatment may improve body composition, glucose metabolism and sexual desire in some older men at...
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    Treatment of Sexual Dysfunction & Male Infertility: What the Guidelines Say & What They Do Not

    * She outlines key domains of dysfunction, including erectile dysfunction, ejaculatory disorders, low libido, and hypogonadism, and reviews how these may be assessed in a clinical setting. Helen L. Bernie, DO, MPH, Director, Sexual and Reproductive Medicine and Assistant Professor of...
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    Secrets of good ERECTION

    https://stytiki-dysleitourgia.gr/en/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://stytiki-dysleitourgia.gr/en/dimitris-hatzichristou/ https://stytiki-dysleitourgia.gr/en/the-secrets-of-a-good-erection/ https://www.excelmale.com/threads/testosterone-mens-sexual-health.31445/#post-290919
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    Oral Testosterone Therapy, Kyzatrex's FDA Approval, Hormone Replacement Therapy Myths

    https://melanieavalon.com/testosterone/
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    Opioid-Induced Androgen Deficiency in Men: Prevalence, Pathophysiology, and Efficacy of Testosterone Therapy

    * Chronic opioid use is a common but underappreciated cause of androgen deficiency in men. * Opioids suppress the gonadal axis mainly by inhibiting GnRH synthesis and secretion. The prevalence of opioid-induced androgen deficiency in men varies between 20% and 80% and is influenced by the type...
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    Effects of 4 Years Testosterone Treatment on Glycemia, Anthropometry, Sexual Function and Safety

    * T4DM RUNON sub-study extended the T4DM randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial (n=1007) by 2 years, for a total of up to 4 years of treatment, without ongoing enrolment in the lifestyle program. Eligible and consenting participants (n=121) continued their original masked allocation...
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    Sexual Function and Testosterone in Men Treated with Buprenorphine: A Systematic Review of the Literature

    * The available literature suggests BUP may impact male sex hormones to a lesser degree than full-agonist opioids. High-quality research is needed to explore the relationship between BUP and OIH in comparison to full opioid agonists and non-opioid controls...
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    High-value laboratory testing in erectile dysfunction, reduced sexual desire,and suspected hypogonadism

    * Male sexual symptoms are biologically heterogeneous and clinically nonspecific. Erectile dysfunction, reduced sexual desire, impaired spontaneous erections, and broader androgen-deficiency symptom clusters may arise from vascular, psychogenic, relational, neurological, metabolic, endocrine, or...
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    Want To Improve Your Testosterone? Here's A Guide To What Actually Works (TRT Vs Lifestyle Changes)

    Testosterone is the talk of the town. Who should consider treating it and who shouldn't, and can lifestyle changes and supplements really make a difference? In this episode of MAN ALIVE, leading men's health specialist & GP Dr Jeff Foster gives a simple explanation of the benefits and...
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    Regenerative Restoration of Physiologic Testosterone Production Using 3D Bioprinted Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Derived Leydig Cells

    Leydig Cell Implants! 11:55-24:00 Testosterone Deficiency Generation & Transcriptomic Validation of hiPSC-Derived Leydig Cells Generation of an Expandable Leydig Progenitor Population Physiologic-Conditions Drive Functional Leydig Maturation 3D Bioprinted...
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    Novel oral testosterone undecanoate safely and effectively achieves ≥26 nmol/l mean testosterone levels in hypogonadal men

    * This study demonstrated that this novel oral TU safely and effectively increased T levels in hypogonadal men, with patients achieving mean serum T concentrations above 26 nmol/L by day 105. Of note, there were no clinically significant changes from baseline in liver function tests. The range...
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    DEBATE: Does Testosterone Therapy increase cardiac risk?

    * Dr. Patel emphasizes that real-world prescribing often differs from controlled trial conditions, particularly with injectable formulations that may result in higher testosterone peaks and greater hematologic effects. * Dr. Patel stresses the need for careful cardiovascular screening, patient...
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    "Calculated Free Testosterone Revisited: A Critical Appraisal of Its Role in Modern Male Hypogonadism Diagnosis and Clinical Practice"

    Neson's Excel u heard! * Future research in the field of T assessment should prioritize multicenter validation of cFT against ED measurements of free T in diverse populations to confirm cFT as a robust and clinically accessible tool (see Outstanding questions). * Additionally, the growing...
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    Men’s Sexual Health: What Erectile Dysfunction Can Reveal

    If you’re searching late at night about erectile dysfunction, low testosterone, libido, or fertility, you’re not alone—and those questions can be an important clue about your overall men’s wellness. In this episode of Baptist HealthTalk, host Dr. Anthony Gonzalez sits down with Dr. Justin...
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    What Every Man Should Know About the New TRT Label

    In this episode, Dr. Kevin Chu and Justin Dubin discuss the recent updates to testosterone therapy labels, debunk myths about prostate cancer risks, and explore the future of testosterone treatment and regulation. They emphasize the importance of evidence-based practice and evolving medical...
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    Think Low Testosterone Is Ruining Your Life? Watch This Before Starting TRT

    In this episode, Dr. Rena Malik sits down with Dr. Martin Miner, Dr. Larry Lipshultz, and Dr. Tobias S. Kohler to unpack the myths and realities of testosterone therapy. The conversation covers who truly benefits from testosterone treatment, how guidelines are evolving, distinctions between...
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    The Testosterone Therapy Debate

    JAMA Medical News Director Jennifer Abbasi and Associate Managing Editor Kate Schweitzer discuss “Testosterone Therapy: Does New Evidence Warrant Broader Prescribing?”
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    Are My Lab Reports Accurate: Clinical Standardization Programs Advance Quality of Laboratory Testing

    Patiently waiting! Hubert W. Vesper, Ph.D How can laboratories and researchers ensure tests used in patient care and clinical research produces accurate and comparable results...
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    Stress-associated testosterone suppression: central adaptation or hypogonadism?

    * Severe energy deficit, sleep disruption, and uncontrollable psychogenic stress suppress hypothalamic gonadotropin-releasing hormone and luteinizing hormone pulsatility, reduce testicular androgen production, and frequently increase sex hormone–binding globulin (SHBG), thereby...
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    What Urologists Think of the Military’s New Testosterone Testing Policy

    But while Khera supports screening, he said he worries about inappropriate use of TRT. “I wouldn’t treat someone with TRT if they weren’t symptomatic” or had normal testosterone levels, says Khera, who helped publish seminal research on TRT and in 2025 led a U.S. Food and Drug Administration...
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    ENDOCRINE SOCIETY - Statement on Testosterone Replacement Therapy

    Standardized testosterone assays are available and improve accurate diagnosis of hypogonadism and ensure men who need treatment receive it. The use of a testosterone assay that has been certified by the CDC HoST program ensures that the assays have been standardized and “harmonized”; results...
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    Effect of androgen receptor polymorphism on hypogonadism severity and efficacy of TRT

    * The particular threshold of 700 ng/dL chosen for this study demonstrated the greatest, most significant difference in CAG repeat length between the two groups. * In the cohort with complete follow-up data (n=75), patients whose testosterone levels superseded 700 ng/dL following therapy...
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    Testosterone and Bone Health in Men

    * Testosterone plays an important role in the maintenance of male skeleton. Most studies of testosterone therapy have demonstrated some degree of improvement in BMD * Based on elegant mechanistic studies (discussed below), the current thinking is that both testosterone and estradiol are...
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    Men's Health Beyond the Bedroom: PART 1

    In part one of this men’s health series, Dr. Eve Glazier and Jesse Mills, MD, health sciences clinical professor of urology and director of the Men’s Health Clinic at UCLA Health, examine how symptoms such as erectile dysfunction can offer important insights into overall health. They discuss why...
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    Your Sperm Sample for Fertility Testing May be Affected by What You Don't Know.

    In this episode of Pearls & Perspectives, host Amy Pearlman, MD, is joined by renowned male reproductive specialists Larry I. Lipshultz, MD, and Dolores J. Lamb, PhD, to discuss the science, clinical value, and future of the male infertility laboratory. Drawing on decades of collaboration in...
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