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9 articles tagged hormones.

TRT and Fertility: What Clinicians Discuss Before Starting Therapy

TRT can suppress sperm production. Learn what clinicians ask about fertility goals, sperm banking, and alternatives before starting testosterone therapy.

September 26, 2026

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Primary vs Secondary Hypogonadism: How Clinicians Distinguish the Causes of Low Testosterone

Low testosterone has two distinct origins. Learn how LH and FSH labs separate primary from secondary hypogonadism and why the distinction changes care.

September 26, 2026

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Free Testosterone vs Total Testosterone: Which Number Actually Matters?

Total and free testosterone measure different things. Here's what each number means, when SHBG changes the picture, and how clinicians read both together.

September 26, 2026

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Thyroid Panel Basics: What Men's Health Labs Typically Include

What TSH, Free T4, Free T3, and antibody tests actually check, and how thyroid labs fit into a broader men's hormone workup.

September 26, 2026

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TRT Ancillary Medications: What Anastrozole and hCG Are For

Anastrozole and hCG are sometimes added to TRT protocols for specific reasons. Here's what each medication does, who might need one, and who doesn't.

September 10, 2026

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Who Qualifies for TRT? The Candidacy Criteria Clinicians Actually Use

Who actually qualifies for TRT? See the testosterone cutoffs, symptom criteria, and bloodwork guidelines from AUA, Endocrine Society, and ACP.

September 9, 2026

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TRT and Fertility: What Compounded Testosterone Means for Men Who May Want Children

TRT can suppress sperm production. Learn how compounded testosterone affects fertility, what alternatives exist, and how to plan with a licensed clinician.

August 16, 2026

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HRT vs TRT: How Hormone Therapy Differs for Women and Men

HRT for women and TRT for men target different hormones, symptoms, and risks. Compare dosing, monitoring, and candidacy before evaluating TRT with a clinician.

August 10, 2026

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Am I a Candidate for TRT? The Symptoms and Labs Picture Clinicians Look For

Clinicians confirm TRT candidacy using two things together: a documented symptom pattern and repeat morning lab values below reference range. Here's the full picture.

August 2, 2026