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Does Testosterone Increase the Chance for a Heart Attack?

"Many healthcare providers hesitate to initiate men on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) due to the belief that these treatments increase the risk of cardiovascular...

Can Testosterone Induce Blood Clots and Thrombosis? Interview with Dr. Charles...

In my work collecting information for ExcelMale.com, I review abstracts daily on latest studies related to testosterone, men's health, nutrition, and more. I am...

Compounded Testosterone Products for Men and Women Available by Prescription

I searched a database of testosterone products made by compounding pharmacies: Testosterone 25-mg/g Alcohol Gel Testosterone Propionate 20-mg/gram in White Petrolatum Methyltestosterone 6-mg/mL Carbomer Gel Testosterone 0.625-mg Troches Testosterone...

ExcelMale Testosterone Replacement Videos

Here you will find videos on testosterone, nutrition, exercise, supplements and much more: 1.    All You Need to Know About Testosterone- From a...by ExcelMale 2.  Los secretos...

Starting Testosterone Next Week. What Should I Expect?

Starting testosterone next week. What should I expect? Nelson, I know you wrote the book "Testosterone: A Man's Guide". I was diagnosed with low testosterone...

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A review of studies attempted to determine the time-course of the effects induced by testosterone replacement therapy from their first manifestation until maximum effects...

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