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Is it plausible to treat Klinefelter Syndrome with Anadrol? [closed]

A known Klinefelter's treatment is testosterone, testosterone in average males has negative side effects when consuming it synthetically, due to Klinefelter's people lacking testosterone they get the ...
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Why does Finasteride effeminize men despite it increasing serum testosterone and inhibiting estrogen production?

Effects of Finasteride Finasteride blocks the action of an enzyme called 5-alpha-reductase. This enzyme changes testosterone to another hormone that causes the prostate to grow or hair loss in males. ...
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What are the basic reasons for normogonadotropic hypogonadism?

I'm can't fine the full known scope of reasons of male normogonadotropic hypogonadism. From this article I see the two basic reasons: Gonadal dysgenesis variants (residually functioning ovarian ...
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Zinc, weight loss and testosterone [closed]

What would be the effect of adding zinc rich diet on a teenager's testosterone levels who is already at the low end? Minimum and maximum increase in the levels? Also, is it necessary to add the zinc ...
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Male hypogonadism and late bloomers [closed]

Are the teenagers diagnosed with male hypogonadism referred to as 'late bloomers'? For example, a 17M with not fully developed genitals and height of 5'6" and paternal height 5'8" and 5'0". Is he ...
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What is optimal testosterone level range for men? [closed]

I want to know what is the optimal testosterone level range in adult males? By stating optimal range I do not mean "normal" range. Because testosterone levels in males have significantly dropped from ...
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Effect of turmeric/curcumin to block estrogen and hence reduce gynecomastia

If we search the internet, we see plenty of articles https://ww5.komen.org/BreastCancer/Turmeric.html, https://examine.com/supplements/curcumin/, (Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...
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What are the changes of diamine oxidase (DAO)-activity with different sex hormones?

Based on this question: What happens to a woman if she takes testosterone? i have another question and would like to know more - that's because i've stumbled over this: DAO activity in tissues of ...
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High pitch voices(female screams) hurt testicles

Female would scream(or high pitched male) would scream at me my testicles would contract and hurt. After gaining a lot of weight my testosterone levels have dropped and I no longer have this issue(I'...
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Why do testosterone / anabolic steroid injection increase the risk of tendon rupture?

In {1}, a physician mentions that testosterone injections increase the risk of tendon rupture. The controlled study {2}, based on medical histories from 142 experienced male bodybuilders age 35–55, ...
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What happens to a woman if she takes testosterone?

I'm interested in the changes that happen to the female body (let's say this person is 20) in the short (year one to five) and in the long term (20+ years). Let's assume that the dose of testosterone ...
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Homeopathic remedy for low testosterone? [closed]

When one has low testosterone, allopathy only has the Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) available. This is a lifelong therapy and stops the natural production of testosterone. Medicine for ...
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Is there a direct correlation between high testosterone level and weak immune system?

I tried googling it, the only credible link I found is this: https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2013/12/in-men-high-testosterone-can-mean-weakened-immune-response-study-finds.html Can someone ...
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Does frequent masturbation decrease testosterone levels in men? [closed]

I'm just curious. Done no research into this. Can anyone explain if there is a correlation?
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Reversal of excess fat in men by increase in testosterone

An increase in testosterone can reverse the excess fat. As the men age I believe that decrease in testosterone causes fat gain. If we increase testosterone can we reverse the extra fat storage in the ...
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Does persistently masturbating cause weight loss? [closed]

Alright, I will just get it laid out as fast as I can: I masturbate a lot to the point of ridiculousness (average 8-10 times a day (especially when projects are due, or I need to get stuff done)) and ...
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What are the benefits of estrogen in women?

I've commonly heard that symmetrical to testosterone benefits in men (What are the benefits of high testosterone in men?), estrogen contributes health benefits to women. What are they?
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What are the benefits of high testosterone in men?

It's common to hear about products that claim to be testosterone boosters for men and vitamins that boost testosterone, but what benefits does high testosterone actually entail? For example, are ...
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Is there a synergistic effect between phosphate and testosterone in respect to Physiology?

For example: A patient's blood analysis results come through, and it states that the patient has high testosterone and high phosphate levels. What are the likely causes of this, assuming/...
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What are the testosterone tests that I can take to prove that my low libido is really a testosterone problem?

I understand that ( correct me if I am wrong) the Sex Hormone Binding Globulin ( SHBG) test is one of the tests that can be used to evaluate one's libido. The sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) ...
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The effectiveness of Tongkat Ali in curing Erectile Dysfunction

Tongkat Ali (EURYCOMA LONGIFOLIA) is a well-known supplement (especially) in Southeast Asia region, mainly by man to improve his sexual performance and desire. Tongkat Ali is a kind of traditional ...
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Natural testosterone booster intakes?

I'm wondering if there are natural substances to boost testosterone levels? WebMD has an article about boosting testosterone, but it's mainly about managing lifestyles. Mercola also has a post about ...
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