fertility

  1. madman

    Male Fertility Myths Busted: Professor Allan Pacey Reveals What Really Improves Sperm Health — Diet, Alcohol, Vaping, Stress, and More

    Semen analysis, hormonal and genetic testing! We spoke to our Patron, Professor Allan Pacey, who is one of the world's leading experts in male fertility about what actually makes a difference. We covered diet, smoking, vaping, alcohol, weight, supplements, extra tests, hot baths, tight...
  2. madman

    Effectiveness of ClOmipheNe CitRate for the management of mEn wiTh infErtility (CONCRETE): A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial

    Long overdue! * Clomiphene is a selective oestrogen receptor modulator that could stimulate testosterone secretion from the testes and boost spermatogenesis. Data from small randomised trials and observational studies suggest some benefit of using it to improve semen parameters in affected men...
  3. madman

    Enclomiphene compounded capsules

    https://www.cfspharmacy.pharmacy/enclomiphene-capsules Where we ship
  4. madman

    Testosterone and Fertility - Lifestyle Modifications to Raise Endogenous Testosterone

    Str8 from the master blaster! Dr. Lipshultz! Summary of Clinical Practice Implementation Life-Style Changes to Increase T
  5. madman

    Can You Take Testosterone and Still Have Kids? What Every Man Needs to Know

    TRT can change your hormones — but it may also shut down your sperm. In this video, Dr. Justin Houman (MD, board-certified urologist & men’s health specialist) explains how testosterone replacement therapy affects fertility, sperm count, and testicular function, how long recovery can take, and...
  6. madman

    Clomiphene or enclomiphene citrate for the treatment of male hypogonadism: a systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs

    https://www.aem-sbem.com/article/clomiphene-or-enclomiphene-citrate-for-the-treatment-of-male-hypogonadism-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis-of-randomized-controlled-trials/ ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of selective estrogen receptor modulators...
  7. madman

    The FDA Has Banned Compounded HCG— NuCare Pharmaceuticals Says Clinics Still Using It Could Face Serious Consequences

    * In March 2020, Federal law changed so that compounding several types of biological products, including HCG, became illegal.1 After the Biologics License Application (BLA) transition period ended, it became illegal to manufacture or market compounded HCG in the U.S. without a BLA. The FDA and...
  8. madman

    Testosterone, Semen Analysis, and Male Fertility: Expert Advice with Real-Life Journeys on Fertility

    Clomid is old news! hCG + FSH is where it's at for restoring/maintaining fertility on or off exogenous T! 500IU 3x/week will restore normal ITT. Protocol is compounded purified preparations of hCG/FSH (3000 IU hCG + 75 IU of FSH) injected subcutaneously 3X/week (M/W/F). Lipshultz reboot...
  9. madman

    Fertility, Testosterone & Men’s Health: Your Guide to HRT, Sexual Medicine, and Performance

    Welcome to Fertility and Other F Words, where Drs. Amy and Larry tackle fertility, sexual health, and everything in between—no topic too taboo, no question off limits. Dr. Amy Pearlman is a urologist and sexual medicine specialist dedicated to helping men and women optimize their sexual...
  10. madman

    Planting the Seeds of Fatherhood: Male Fertility Optimization and Fertility Planning

    In this episode, Dr. Kevin Chu and Dr. Justin Dubin discuss male fertility, addressing common concerns about infertility, the importance of understanding male factors, and when to seek help. They explore the impact of lifestyle choices, smoking, and testosterone therapy on fertility, as well as...
  11. E

    Starting Fertility Journey After Long-Term TRT – Seeking Insights

    Hey everyone, I’m 3 weeks into adding HCG (1,000 IU, 3x/week) after being on TRT (150–200mg testosterone cypionate/week) for the last 9 years. I split my TRT dose twice weekly. So far: Sperm analysis came back at zero. I’ve noticed a slight boost in energy and mood since starting HCG...
  12. madman

    Fertility-Focused Testosterone Therapy: Comparing hCG, Clomiphene, and TRT Strategies for Men

    * Use of hCG+TRT suppressed LH and FSH (p<0.05), whereas CC+TRT was associated with reduction in FSH only (p=0.02). However, at 6 months, CC monotherapy was associated with significant increases in LH and FSH (p<0.001). As expected, all three treatments were associated with substantial increases...
  13. madman

    Testosterone and LH Levels Are Falling in Healthy Men: New Evidence of a Global Reset in Male Hormone Health

    Meta-regression analysis, using testosterone serum levels as effect of the regression, the years of sample collection as covariates and subjects’ number, age and BMI as co-factors (BMI was available for 742 study groups). Statistical details are reported in Supplementary material PODCAST...
  14. madman

    Why Is Male Fertility Crashing Globally?

    Dr Michael Eisenberg is a professor of Urology at Stanford, a urologic surgeon, and a leading expert in male fertility and reproductive medicine. It's no secret that global population decline is accelerating, but what's driving it? Male fertility might be a major piece of the puzzle. So why...
  15. madman

    Healthy Ageing Men experience Decline of Sexual Function and Fertility Dependent on Increases of HbA1c within the Normal Range: the Longitudinal FAMe

    Author Block: Michael Zitzmann, MD,PhD, FRSM, FECSM, Claudia Krallmann, MD, Jann Cremers, MD, SABINE KLIESCH, MD, Simone Bier, MD. University of Muenster, Muenster, Germany. Disclosure Block: M. Zitzmann: None. C. Krallmann: None. J. Cremers: None. S. Kliesch: None. S. Bier: None. The...
  16. madman

    Meta-Analysis of Gonadotropin Treatment for Induction of Spermatogenesis in Men with Pathologic Gonadotropin Deficiency

    * Despite similar effects on serum testosterone and testicular volume, combined hCG/FSH appeared more efficacious than hCG alone at inducing spermatogenesis. Author Block: Christopher Alan Muir, MBBS1, Ting Zhang, PhD2, Veena Jayadev, MBBS2, Ann Conway, MBBS2, David J. Handelsman, MBBS, PhD...
  17. madman

    Triple Therapy Vs Conventional Treatment in Male Congenital Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism: A Randomized Controlled Trial

    Author Block: BIONA DEVI KONSAM, DM1, Rama Walia2, Sanjay Bhadada, Professor & Head (DM Endocrinology)2, Pinaki Dutta, DM2. 1JNIMS, Imphal, IMPHAL EAST, India, 2PGIMER, Chandigarh, Chandigarh, India. Disclosure Block: B.D. Konsam: None. R. Walia: None. S. Bhadada: None. P. Dutta: None...
  18. madman

    Effects Of Clomiphene Citrate On Plasma T In Male Veterans With Central Hypogonadism With And Without Previous Treatment With Exogenous T

    Author Block: Sherman Mitchell Harman, MD, PhD1, Gurbir Gill, MD1, Garineh Ovanessoff, MD, MPH2, Gaja Andzel, MD3, JOHN MARCHETTE, PA4. 1Phoenix VA Health Care Syst, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 2Dignity Health/ St. Joseph's Hospital, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 3Be Well Endocrinology and Functional Medicine, Loma...
  19. madman

    The Facts and Unknowns on How Testosterone Impacts Prostate Health

    Is testosterone therapy a friend or a risk to your prostate? In this eye-opening episode of the Dr. Geo Prostate Podcast, Dr. Geo sits down with Dr. Thomas Masterson — a leading urologist at the University of Miami, renowned for his expertise in male infertility, sexual health, and...
  20. madman

    Clomiphene vs. Anastrozole: Which Boosts Sperm Count and Fertility in Oligoasthenozoospermia?

    Oligoasthenozoospermia refers to a male infertility condition marked by low sperm count and reduced motility. The authors begin by noting that empirical therapies—like clomiphene and anastrozole—are often used for idiopathic (unknown cause) spermatogenic dysfunction, despite limited evidence of...
  21. J

    FSH stimulates aromatization

    I've been on HCG monotherapy for a while now, and my response has been much better lately than it was years ago. E2 has always been an issue with HCG. In a recent lab, my TT was over 1000 ng/dL, while my E2 was around 65 pg/ml. I tried to control my E2 by alternating 780/500 IU of HCG EOD...
  22. madman

    Male fertility: optimizing reproductive health, treating infertility, & navigating TRT

    Listen closely this is gold! 1:13:54-Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) & male fertility 1:35:50-Restoring fertility after prolonged use of exogenous testosterone This is part one of a two-part mini-series on fertility & reproductive health, with next week's guest, Dr. Paula Amato...
  23. Nelson Vergel

    Managing the Testosterone-to-Estradiol Ratio in Men on TRT

    Managing the Testosterone-to-Estradiol Ratio in Men on TRT Introduction Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) in hypogonadal men often leads to an increase in estradiol (E2) levels due to the aromatization of testosterone. This alters the testosterone-to-estradiol (T:E) ratio, a metric...
  24. madman

    Meet the Men With the World’s Fastest Sperm!

    LMFAO! Winner takes home 10GZZZ! This weekend, two men competed in the world’s first sperm race in the USA, aiming to spark conversation about male fertility. In the UK, infertility affects one in seven couples, with male issues contributing to half of cases. Experts say fertility...
  25. madman

    BIGGER LOADS: Semen Taste, Volume & Confidence: The Science Behind Popstar

    Cutting edge, proprietary formula LOL! In this candid and entertaining episode, urologist Dr. Amy Pearlman sits down with Dr. Brian Steixner—board certified urologist and co-founder of ‪@popstarlabs‬ a cutting-edge supplement designed to improve semen volume and taste. Learn how the idea...
  26. madman

    Low Testosterone, Poor Sperm, and the Silent Crisis in Men’s Health

    Thinking about testosterone therapy? Before you jump in, listen to this essential conversation on the real risks, fertility consequences, and what men need to know about hormone health. Chapters & Key Moments 00:00 – Trailer: Why testosterone isn’t always the answer 00:45 – Welcome to The...
  27. madman

    Rebooting Fertility: Comparing Spermatogenesis Recovery Protocols in Vasectomized Men on Testosterone Therapy

    * All included men had demonstrated fertility prior to vasectomy. The two reboot protocols included: hCG 3000 IU three times weekly, plus either enclomiphene/clomiphene 25 mg daily or FSH 75 IU three times weekly. A negative control group of men who had undergone TESA while on concurrent...
  28. madman

    Dose-Dependent Rise in 17-Hydroxyprogesterone: Insights from hCG Therapy in Testosterone-Treated Men

    * Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) therapy can be co-administered with TTh to maintain spermatogenesis, testicular size, or libido, but no study has assessed associated 17-OHP levels in these men on concurrent TTh and hCG therapy. levels in men on TTh. * In our practice, hCG 1500 IU...
  29. madman

    Age, Baseline LH, and Testicular Reserve: Predicting Clomiphene Citrate Success in Men with TD

    * In men with TD, lower LH levels and higher TT levels were a predictors of CC response. Clinicians can incorporate this into their treatment discussions with patients with TD. https://academic.oup.com/jsm/article/22/Supplement_4/qdaf320.156/8375133 PREDICTORS OF CLOMIPHENE CITRATE...
  30. madman

    FSH ANALOGUES AS KEY FACTOR TO ACCELERATE AAS INDUCED MALE INFERTILITY RECOVERY

    https://academic.oup.com/jsm/article/21/Supplement_6/qdae161.205/7916870 Abstract Introduction The management of male infertility, particularly that induced by the use of anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS), presents a significant challenge in andrology and urology. Anabolic steroids are...
  31. madman

    The Importance of Male Reproductive Medicine & Surgery - Baylor College of Medicine

    Nelson's doctor!
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