Hello, I'm writing this post to gather opinion and insight from others on a similar path. I've been prescribed Testosterone for two years. Due to various reasons, adding Nandrolone Decanoate as an adjunct has been suggested by my provider...
All, I react very badly to injectable T (56 hematocrit @ 100 mg split 3x per week SubQ). My ferritin suffers greatly here and sits in the 20's to low 30's. I want it to be above 70. Testosterone have given me a severe case of periodic limb...
Study done in rats. Could this be translated to men on testosterone? Could taurine help HCG work better? Toxicol Appl Pharmacol. 2015 Feb 1;282(3):285-96. doi: 10.1016/j.taap.2014.12.007. Epub 2014 Dec 24. Amelioration of nandrolone...
The Male Penis: Anatomy and Function The penis is a male external genital organ that serves both urinary and reproductive functions. It can be divided into three main parts: the root, body, and glans. Root The root is the fixed part of the penis...
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (From the book Testosterone: A Mans Guide, amazon.com) Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) (not to be confused with human growth hormone, or HGH) is a glycoprotein hormone that mimics LH (luteinizing hormone)...
Fig. 1 Mechanism of onset of rheumatoid arthritis * Hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone have been shown to impact immune function and have anti-inflammatory properties, suggesting their involvement in the development...
Prostate cancer affects 1 in 8 Canadian men, and receiving a positive biopsy result can feel overwhelming. In this video, Dr. Jay Nayak, a leading urologic oncologist in Canada, breaks down how to understand your prostate biopsy pathology report...
In this third episode of a four-part Double Take video miniseries on depression from the New England Journal of Medicine, Drs. Sanacora, Nikayin, and Cristancho discuss the role neuroplasticity may play in the pathogenesis of depression and the...
Hair loss is one of those things that can feel so isolating, especially for women. But trust me, you’re not alone, and it’s not your fault. I had an amazing conversation with Dr. Omer Ibrahim, a dermatologist who’s just as passionate as I am...
In this conversation, Nelson Vergel and Shaun Noorian discuss the various options available for men's hormonal treatments, focusing on hormone replacement therapy, the role of compounding pharmacies, and the importance of personalized medicine...
Have you tested your iron levels lately? Are you currently taking iron? Are you taking it every day? (spoiler alert: you don't want to take iron every day!) Iron may be a standard, almost boring supplement to think about, but having adequate...
In this episode, Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler discuss the factors influencing erectile function, including physical and psychological causes, the evolution of understanding erectile dysfunction over time, and how ""hard enough"" is defined by...