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 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

Accurate testosterone measurement in men requires a morning serum (blood) testosterone test using validated lab methods, confirmed on at least two separate days before diagnosing “low T.” Here’s how timing, test type (total vs free), and common at-home kits can skew results and lead you toward the wrong next step. “If you get testosterone testing ...

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 is a low-fragrance, genital-safe formula that reduces odor by suppressing bacteria like Corynebacterium and Staphylococcus (which break apocrine sweat into volatile fatty acids and sulfur compounds), controls moisture, and protects the skin barrier rather than stripping it. Here’s how to choose one you can use daily without turning “freshness” into ...

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

Urologists measure penis length as “bone‑pressed” length—press a rigid ruler into the pubic bone on the top side and measure straight to the tip (glans)—and measure girth by wrapping a tape measure around the mid‑shaft; with this standardized method, the average erect length is about 5.1–5.5 inches and the average erect girth is about 4.8 ...

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

SHBG is a liver-made carrier protein that tightly binds roughly 70% of circulating testosterone, so higher SHBG can lower free (bioavailable) testosterone and cause “low T” symptoms even when total testosterone looks normal; adult men typically fall around 13.3–89.5 nmol/L. Understanding where your SHBG sits helps explain what your tissues can actually use—and why treatment ...

Semaglutide and testosterone: The science of combining therapies for men

Semaglutide and testosterone: The science of combining therapies for men

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Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate
Dec 08, 2025 · 10 min read

In men with obesity (BMI over 30) and low testosterone, combining semaglutide with testosterone therapy can promote fat loss while helping preserve lean muscle by reducing adipose-driven aromatase conversion of testosterone to estradiol and supporting anabolic metabolism. Instead of treating weight and hormones as separate problems, this paired approach targets the feedback loop where visceral ...

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