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Fadogia agrestis and tongkat ali: what science really says about this testosterone stack

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

Nov 20, 2025 · 9 min read

Popularized by longevity podcasts, this herbal combination promises to boost testosterone without a prescription. While the biology is promising, the safety data on fadogia agrestis side effects suggests you should proceed with caution. “Men often turn to the tongkat ali and fadogia agrestis stack looking for a shortcut to higher testosterone. While tongkat ali has ...

Getting kicked in the cb: what ball shots really do to your body and how to recover safely

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

Nov 20, 2025 · 11 min read

The pain of testicular trauma is uniquely agonizing, often radiating deep into the abdomen. Here is the physiological reason why a groin strike hurts so much, how to distinguish a bruise from a rupture, and the immediate steps to take for recovery. “The testicles and the kidneys share a common origin story in human development. ...

Does nicotine increase testosterone or quietly wreck it?

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

Nov 20, 2025 · 9 min read

Internet forums are full of rumors that smoking boosts male hormones. While lab results often show higher levels in smokers, the biological reality involves a dangerous trade-off between hormone quantity and sexual function. “We often see a ‘smoker’s paradox’ in clinic. A patient might have decent testosterone numbers on paper because nicotine blocks the breakdown ...

TRT side effects. Facts and myths.

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

Nov 14, 2025 · 13 min read

Testosterone replacement can change energy, mood, strength, and sex drive — but it also shifts blood, skin, fertility, and prostate health. Here is a clear, evidence-based guide to TRT side effects and how to manage them safely. “Most problems blamed on TRT are preventable. The real risk is starting testosterone in the wrong man, at ...

Top 3 erectile dysfunction causes

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

Nov 01, 2025 · 14 min read

Erectile dysfanction is rarely “just in your head” or only about low testosterone. It is usually a mix of blood-flow problems, pelvic floor control, and stress loops — and each has clear, evidence-based ways to improve. “Most guys think erectile dysfanction is only about testosterone. In real life it is usually about circulation, pelvic floor ...