TRT blood tests

00:19 Background and History of Testosterone Historical overview of testosterone use, including ancient practices. Evolution of testosterone research and discovery from ancient times to the 1930s. Introduction of testosterone pellets...

41:48-52:44 (DHT and estradiol) The medical landscape of testosterone replacement therapy is shrouded in mixed opinions and, much more seriously, in misconceptions… That’s why I sought out the man who is widely known and internationally...

High Hematocrit Caused by Testosterone Replacement Therapy By Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A. High hematocrit occurs when there is an excessive production of red blood cells. High hematocrit can cause the blood to become very viscous or...

Abstract Testosterone, the main endogenous active androgen, is used to treat many clinical conditions, such as hypogonadism, infertility, erectile dysfunction, osteoporosis, anemia, and in transgender therapy (female-to-male transsexuals)...

https://academic.oup.com/jsm/article/21/Supplement_1/qdae001.084/7600775 Abstract Introduction Sustained treatment with elevated levels of exogenous testosterone (T) has been linked to various adverse events, particularly concerning...

Abstract The debate over the cardiovascular (CV) implications of testosterone therapy (TT) have resulted in diverging safety recommendations and clinical guidelines worldwide. This narrative review synthesizes and critically evaluates long-term...

Martin M. Miner, MD, and Mark M. Moyad, MD, MPH, discuss recent guidance suggesting that a fasting blood test is needed for testosterone. 00:44 Endocrine Society guidelines recommend fasting morning total testosterone for accuracy in diagnosing...

https://academic.oup.com/jsm/article/21/Supplement_1/qdae001.281/7600971 Abstract Introduction The benefits and risks of testosterone therapy (TT) have been a subject of long-standing debate. The recent TRAVERSE trial demonstrated that men...

I was able to come up with a table using the predictive model equation derived from data in this study: The Effects of Injected Testosterone Dose and Age on the Conversion of Testosterone to Estradiol and Dihydrotestosterone in Young and Older...

Understanding Therapeutic Phlebotomies to Lower High Hematocrit What is High Hematocrit? High hematocrit occurs when your body produces an increased number of blood cells, leading to thicker, more "viscous" blood. This condition strains the...