Posts tagged blood test interpretation

What foods are high in estrogen? A men’s guide to high estrogen in men and what to do

What foods are high in estrogen? A men’s guide to high estrogen in men and what to do

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Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate
Dec 24, 2025 · 10 min read

Men make estrogen, need estrogen, and can feel pretty awful when estrogen runs too high or too low. Here’s what the research says about “what foods are high in estrogen,” what high estrogen in men can look like, and how to get your hormones back into a healthier range. “Estrogen isn’t a ‘women-only’ hormone. Men ...

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

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

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

How to lower hematocrit on trt safely and effectively

How to lower hematocrit on trt safely and effectively

Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD avatar
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

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

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’ ...

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