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Do Men Go Through Rut?

TRT vs. The Rut: Reclaiming Your Primal Edge If you’ve ever watched a bull elk or a dominant buck during the rut, you know exactly what raw testosterone looks like
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Free Testosterone vs. Total Testosterone: What’s the Difference?

When it comes to evaluating testosterone levels, many providers only focus on total testosterone, but that doesn’t tell the full story. In fact, it doesn’t even tell the most important
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Low Testosterone Quiz: How Do I Know If I Need TRT?

Testosterone is a crucial hormone for men’s health and quality of life.  It impacts everything from energy levels and muscle mass to mood and libido. As men get older, testosterone
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FDA Removes Black Box Warning on TRT: What You Need to Know

The FDA has recently removed the black box warning on TRT regarding blood clot risks from testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) medications, a significant shift that reflects updated research and a
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The Truth About Erythrocytosis: What Men on TRT Need to Understand

These three conditions are all related to an increased number of red blood cells (RBCs) in the bloodstream, but they have different causes, risks, and implications—especially for men on TRT.
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Why Estrogen Matters for Men’s Health: The Truth About AIs

When it comes to optimizing testosterone levels, many men are tempted to use aromatase inhibitors (AIs) to block estrogen conversion. While it may seem logical to reduce estrogen when increasing
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