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Welcome to ExcelMale.com — the most trusted, expert-moderated community for men seeking evidence-based guidance on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), hormone optimization, and total wellness. Since 2010, we've helped thousands of men take control of their health.

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Navigating testosterone replacement therapy and hormone health can be overwhelming. Conflicting information, outdated medical advice, and unqualified opinions flood the internet. ExcelMale.com was created to cut through the noise — providing a rigorously moderated space where men share real experiences, backed by clinical research and guided by genuine expertise.

Whether you're exploring TRT for the first time, optimizing your current protocol, managing side effects like elevated hematocrit or estradiol, or seeking to preserve fertility with HCG therapy, our community offers the knowledge and support you need. We discuss everything from injection frequency and bloodwork interpretation to lifestyle factors that affect testosterone levels.

"I founded ExcelMale after decades of personal experience with hormone optimization and seeing how difficult it was for men to find reliable, science-based information. Every man deserves access to knowledge that can transform his quality of life."

— Nelson Vergel, Founder & Author of Testosterone: A Man's Guide

Nelson Vergel has spent four decades turning personal health challenges into a mission that's helped thousands of men reclaim their vitality. Diagnosed with HIV in 1985 and then creating a testosterone-based program to reverse wasting syndrome for himself and his peers, he became a pioneer in understanding how hormones affect quality of life—and has been on TRT himself for over 30 years.

A chemical engineer by training, Nelson has served as a key opinion leader for pharmaceutical companies on clinical research strategy, trained clinicians on hormone optimization protocols, and authored definitive guides including Testosterone: A Man's Guide & Beyond Testosterone. He founded DiscountedLabs.com to make lab testing accessible and built ExcelMale.com into a community where men find and share evidence-based answers.

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Interview with Compounding Product Expert Shaun Noorian from Empower Pharmacy
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Nelson Vergel: I'm very happy to have Shaun Noorian, the owner and manager of Empower Pharmacy in Houston. He's a member of ExcelMale.com, and answers a lot of questions there. He's also a member of our Facebook group called Testosterone...

Injecting Testosterone and HCG in same syringe

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Maybe I'm overthinking this, but my current protocol calls for three days a week injections of testosterone and HCG (on same day). I've been injecting both separately sub q. How can I most easily combine them into one syringe to cut down on the...
Combined low-dose hCG, FSH , and T vs conventional treatment to induce virilization and fertility
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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...
Therapeutic options for treatment of Female Sexual Dysfunction
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Medical Treatment of Female Sexual Dysfunction (2022) Rossella E. Nappi, MD, PhD, Lara Tiranini, MD, Ellis Martini, MD, David Bosoni, MD, Alessandra Righi, MD, Laura Cucinella, MD INTRODUCTION A sexual problem associated with personal distress...

The Complete Guide to Penile Implant Surgery | Penile Dysfunction Treatment

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In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Jonathan Clavell, a respected urologist with expertise in penile implants. We dive deep into the complexities of penile implants, debunking common misconceptions and discussing how they can be a life-changing...
Prostate cancer genotyping for risk stratification and precision treatment
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Understanding Prostate Cancer Genotyping and Risk Stratification Prostate cancer is a serious condition that affects many men, especially as they get older. Scientists are constantly looking for better ways to understand who is most at risk and...
Association of serum uric acid with male sexual hormones and erectile dysfunction
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This study investigates the causal relationship between uric acid test values and male sexual hormones, including testosterone, sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG), estradiol (E2), and erectile dysfunction (ED) using a bidirectional two-sample...
Fertility after exogenous T replacement
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https://www.urologytimes.com/view/expert-forum-fertility-after-exogenous-testosterone-replacement In this expert panel video, Kelli Gross, MD; Kevin J. Campbell, MD, MS; Darshan P. Patel, MD; Mary K. Samplaski, MD; and James M. Hotaling, MD...
Demystifying Testosterone in Women
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Takeaways *Testosterone is an important hormone for women and has benefits beyond just libido. *There are many misconceptions and biases against testosterone in women. *Hormone replacement therapy, including testosterone, can be a safe and...
TRT in patients with cachexia
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https://academic.oup.com/smr/article-abstract/12/3/469/7673985?redirectedFrom=fulltext&login=false Abstract Introduction Patients with long-term chronic illnesses frequently present with hypogonadism, which is primarily managed through...

Exploring Psychogenic Aspects of Erectile Dysfunction

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This episode of the Back Table Podcast explores the psychogenic aspects of erectile dysfunction with guest Mark Goldberg, a certified sex therapist. They discuss the differences between physical and psychological causes of erectile dysfunction...
Reclaiming Confidence A Deep Dive into Penile Implants
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The impact of a prostate diagnosis on sexual health and the transformative role of penile implants are two frequently ignored topics that Dr. Geo Espinosa and the esteemed Dr. Justin Dubin discuss in this eye-opening episode of The Dr. Geo...

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