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Do Men Go Through Rut?
May 7, 2025
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Kristen
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Low Testosterone, Men's energy and vitality, Muscle Mass, Sexual health and performance
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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
Free Testosterone vs. Total Testosterone: What’s the Difference?
April 21, 2025
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Chris Mckeown, FNP-BC, FNP-C
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Hormone testing and diagnosis, Low Testosterone, Men's energy and vitality, Men’s Health and Wellness, Signs and symptoms of low testosterone, Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)
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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
Low Testosterone Quiz: How Do I Know If I Need TRT?
April 14, 2025
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Chris Mckeown, FNP-BC, FNP-C
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Benefits of testosterone replacement therapy, Cardiovascular Health, Cognitive Decline, Decreased Libido, Depression, Erectile Dysfunction (ED), Fatigue, Hormonal Balance, Hormone testing and diagnosis, Long-term Health Optimization, Low Testosterone, Men's energy and vitality, Men's mental health and hormones, Men’s Health and Wellness, Men’s sleep and recovery, Mood Changes, Muscle Mass, Obesity, Sexual Function, Sexual health and performance, Signs and symptoms of low testosterone, Sleep Apnea, Strength, muscle, and body composition, Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT), Weight Loss
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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
FDA Removes Black Box Warning on TRT: What You Need to Know
April 7, 2025
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Chris Mckeown, FNP-BC, FNP-C
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Blood Clots, Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), Cardiovascular Health, Erectile Dysfunction (ED), Health Insurance, Men’s Health and Wellness, Men’s Health Risks and Complications, Mood Changes, Obesity, Prostate Health, Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT), TRT Safety and Regulation
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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
The Truth About Erythrocytosis: What Men on TRT Need to Understand
March 31, 2025
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Chris Mckeown, FNP-BC, FNP-C
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Blood Clots, Cardiovascular Health, Erectile Dysfunction (ED), Health Insurance, Hormonal Balance, Long-term Health Optimization, Medications and Men’s Health, Men’s Health and Wellness, Men’s Health Risks and Complications, Prostate Health, Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)
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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.
Why Estrogen Matters for Men’s Health: The Truth About AIs
March 24, 2025
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Chris Mckeown, FNP-BC, FNP-C
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Bone Health, Cardiovascular Health, Health Insurance, Hormonal Balance, Long-term Health Optimization, Medications and Men’s Health, Men’s Health and Wellness, Men’s Health Risks and Complications, Mood Changes, Sexual Function, Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)
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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