Excel Male Health Forum

The Leading Men's Health Forum for Testosterone Optimization & Hormone Wellness

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.

24,000+ Active Members
33,000+ Discussions
20+ Years Expert Experience

Why ExcelMale? Evidence-Based Men's Health Information You Can Trust

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 Conflicting information, outdated medical advice, and unqualified opinions flood the internet.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.

Ready to Optimize Your Health?

Join thousands of men who have transformed their lives through evidence-based hormone optimization. Ask questions, share experiences, and learn from experts.

ExcelMale Newsletter Signup

Discounted Labs: Affordable Tests with No Doctor Referral

  • 301
  • 0
When it comes to maintaining optimal health, discounted labs and affordable lab tests play a crucial role in providing valuable insights into your body's inner workings. Blood tests without a doctor's referral have become increasingly popular due...
Trimix Injection Dosage Forums
  • 473
  • 0
Did you know that up to 5% of men over 40 and up to 25% of men in their mid-60s have a problem called erectile dysfunction (ED)? But it's important to keep in mind that even though older men may need more stimulation to get and keep erections, ED...
FDA Approved Testosterone Replacement Products in the U.S.: Review by Nelson Vergel
  • 343
  • 0
Nelson Vergel discusses a paper that reviews all testosterone replacement options available in the United States. He provides a timeline of testosterone products approved by the FDA since the 60s and discusses the guidelines for measuring...
High PSA: Prostatitis or Prostate Cancer?
  • 289
  • 0
0:07 What is prostatitis and how is it interpreted and treated? 2:05 What causes prostatitis? 3:53 How do you tell the difference between prostate cancer and prostatitis when you are tracking PSA, for example? 5:52 If a person's PSA is...
Understanding LDL & HDL Particles for Optimal Brain Health
  • 322
  • 0
When it comes to cognitive health lipids, understanding the roles of LDL and HDL particles is crucial for maintaining optimal brain function. In this blog post, we will delve into the complex world of these lipid particles and their impact on...
THE DEA WANTS TO LIMIT YOUR ACCESS TO TELEMEDICINE
  • 271
  • 0
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: 1 Summary of the Issue. 1 The New Rules Will Hurt Your Doctor’s Practice By: 2 The New Rules Will Hurt Patients By: 3 Here’s What You Need to Know: 3 Act Now: Send Your Comment to the DEA by March 31. 3...
Testosterone Replacement Products in the U.S.: Video Review by Nelson Vergel
  • 283
  • 0
https://youtu.be/Oa0Ol5CJVCs Nelson reviews dosing and other key information about each testosterone product approved by the FDA in the United States. There are multiple brand-name testosterone therapy products that are FDA-approved in the...
How to Get a Larger Load (Semen Volume)
  • 854
  • 0
https://youtu.be/-YzoomviSBE Today we're going to talk all about how to increase semen volume. My name's Dr. Rena Malik. I'm a urologist and pelvic surgeon, and let's get right into it. TRANSCRIPT How Big is a Normal Load or Semen Volume...
Nuvigil (Modafinil): A Great Medication to Combat Fatigue, But Be Careful
  • 341
  • 0
Table of Contents From Nuvigil.com: NUVIGIL is a prescription medicine used to improve wakefulness in adults who experience excessive sleepiness (ES) due to one of the following diagnosed sleep disorders: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) In...

Do We Inherit Our Testosterone and Estradiol Blood Levels?

  • 230
  • 0
Table of Contents The heritability of circulating testosterone, oestradiol, oestrone and sex hormone binding globulin concentrations in men: the Framingham Heart Study. Clinical Endocrinology. Feb2014, Vol. 80 Issue 2, p277-282. 6p...

Influence of marital status on testosterone levels—a ten year follow-up of 1113 men

  • 223
  • 0
Table of Contents Highlights Testosterone levels decrease in men who get married. Testosterone levels increase in men who get divorced. The capacity for testosterone production did not differ according to marital status. The...
High and Low Hematocrit Increase Cardiovascular Risks
  • 299
  • 0
Analysis, showed that the risk of new-onset heart failure, compared with the risk in those with a low HCT, was 27% greater in those with a low-normal HCT, 47% greater in those with a normal HCT, and 78% greater in those with a high-normal level...

Latest posts

Beyond Testosterone Podcast

Back
Top