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High estrogen on trt symptoms: what happens when your balance shifts

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

Dec 13, 2025 · 11 min read

Testosterone replacement therapy is designed to optimize male hormones, but it can accidentally tip the scale toward estrogen dominance. Here is how to spot the signs, understand the chemistry, and regain your edge. “Many men start TRT thinking only about raising testosterone numbers. But the male body is an ecosystem, not a gas tank. If ...

Does masturbating lower testosterone? The science behind the myths

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

Dec 12, 2025 · 9 min read

For years, gym lore and online forums have claimed that ejaculation kills your gains. Here is what clinical research actually says about self-pleasure, hormone baselines, and your long-term health. “The body is not a battery that runs out of charge when you use it. Ejaculation does not drain your testosterone reserves. While there are momentary ...

What happens if we release sperm daily? What science says about testosterone, muscle, and men’s health

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

Dec 11, 2025 · 13 min read

Wondering what happens if we release sperm daily? For most healthy men, frequent ejaculation is safe and does not drain testosterone, kill muscle gains, or wreck long-term health — but there are a few important exceptions you should know about. “For the average healthy man, ejaculating every day is more of a lifestyle choice than ...

How to measure testosterone accurately in men

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

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 ...