Posts by Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate

Dr. Alexander Grant is a urologist and researcher specializing in men's reproductive health and hormone balance. He helps men with testosterone optimization, prostate care, fertility, and sexual health through clear, judgment-free guidance. His approach is practical and evidence-based, built for conversations that many men find difficult to start.

How to lower hematocrit on trt safely and effectively

How to lower hematocrit on trt safely and effectively

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Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate
Dec 11, 2025 · 10 min read

Testosterone therapy can optimize your life, but it often comes with a hidden cost: thicker blood. Here is the science behind high red blood cell counts and the specific steps you can take to manage it without sacrificing your progress. “We often see men panic when their hematocrit climbs, fearing they must stop therapy immediately. ...

How to measure testosterone accurately in men

How to measure testosterone accurately in men

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Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate
Dec 10, 2025 · 13 min read

If you want real answers about your energy, strength, or sex drive, you need to know exactly how to measure testosterone — and which tests are worth your time and money. “If you get testosterone testing wrong, everything that follows — from lifestyle changes to prescriptions — is built on sand. The goal is simple: ...

Finding the best men’s groin deodorant: science, safety, and what actually works

Finding the best men’s groin deodorant: science, safety, and what actually works

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Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate
Dec 10, 2025 · 14 min read

The best men’s groin deodorant does more than cover odor. It has to work with your skin biology, avoid irritating thin genital skin, and fit into a simple routine you can actually stick to. “If you would not feel comfortable rubbing a product on your eyelids, do not put it straight on your scrotum. The ...

How do you measure your penis correctly, according to a urologist

How do you measure your penis correctly, according to a urologist

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Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate
Dec 09, 2025 · 13 min read

If you have ever wondered “how do you measure your penus” or worried that you do not stack up, the real answer starts with using the same method urologists use in clinic and research. “Most men have never been shown how to measure their penis in a standard way. Once we do it correctly, the ...

Sex hormone binding globulin and testosterone in men: what your SHBG levels really mean

Sex hormone binding globulin and testosterone in men: what your SHBG levels really mean

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Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate
Dec 09, 2025 · 13 min read

Sex hormone binding globulin is more than a lab extra – your SHBG levels help explain why you can feel low testosterone symptoms even when your “total T” looks fine on paper. “When guys see SHBG on their lab report they often skip past it, but that little number can tell us why a ‘normal’ ...

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