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Kidney Function 101

Nelson Vergel - February 7, 2018

What Is Creatinine and Creatinine Clearance? Creatinine is a waste product that is produced continuously during normal muscle breakdown. The kidneys filter creatinine from the...

Estrogens and Progestins Treatment for Women

Nelson Vergel - January 13, 2018

Estrogens and progestins Symptoms of menopause such as vasomotor symptoms or vaginal dryness and reduced sexual pleasure affect two- thirds of women during perimenopause.In 10%–15%...

Water Retention Caused by Testosterone May Have Nothing to Do with Estradiol

Nelson Vergel - February 1, 2018

I get a lot of emails from men on testosterone replacement therapy (and/or HCG) that feel they have water retention (some with ankle swelling)...

Prolactin: Should Men with ED Be Tested ?

Nelson Vergel - April 11, 2017

Prolactin is a hormone produced in the pituitary gland that is known for supporting lactation in women but also have many other functions on...

Video: How to Inject Trimix

Nelson Vergel - February 5, 2018

Trimix is a mixture of two prostaglandins (phentolamine and alprostadil) plus papaverine (a vasodilator medication) that increase blood flow to the penis and cause...

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Nelson Vergel - November 25, 2024

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Nelson Vergel - October 7, 2024

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Erectile Function Optimization: Interview with Nelson Vergel

Nelson Vergel - May 26, 2020

I know I sound like I'm a broken record, because it made a difference for me. I mean, when I had low testosterone, back in the horrible days, I couldn't even process information. I couldn't talk to my doctor. I couldn't advocate for myself. I was like a doormat. Eventually, obviously, people see the difference, and sometimes that can cause problems.