Posts tagged bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for men

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

Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD avatar
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’ ...

Can low testosterone cause joint pain?

Can low testosterone cause joint pain?

Dr. Susan Carter, MD avatar
Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert
Dec 06, 2025 · 13 min read

Many men blame age or old injuries for aching knees and stiff shoulders. But if you also feel tired, weaker in the gym, and less interested in sex, low testosterone might be part of your joint pain story. “When men ask me ‘can low testosterone cause joint pain,’ I tell them this: testosterone is not ...

TRT before and after: What the clinical data actually promises for your body

TRT before and after: What the clinical data actually promises for your body

Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD avatar
Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate
Dec 04, 2025 · 13 min read

Dramatic “before and after TRT” photos are everywhere online. The real question is what changes testosterone therapy can safely deliver for men in the gym, the bedroom, and everyday life—and what it cannot. “The most powerful ‘before and after TRT’ story is not a six-pack picture. It is a tired, frustrated man who can finally ...

How long does it take for testosterone to work? A clinical timeline for results

How long does it take for testosterone to work? A clinical timeline for results

Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD avatar
Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate
Nov 29, 2025 · 13 min read

Testosterone therapy can lift libido, energy, and strength — but not overnight. Here is a realistic, evidence-based timeline for when men actually start to feel the benefits. “The most common question I hear is, ‘How long does it take for testosterone to work?’ The honest answer is that some changes show up in a few ...

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for men: science, safety, and real-world results

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for men: science, safety, and real-world results

Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD avatar
Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate
Nov 28, 2025 · 14 min read

“Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for men” sounds high-tech and natural at the same time, but most modern testosterone therapy is already bioidentical. The real difference lies in who needs it, how it is used, and how closely it is monitored. “For most men, the key question is not ‘Is this testosterone bioidentical?’ but ‘Do I ...

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