by Arthur Bilger | Jul 17, 2026 | TRT
Perimenopause testing typically includes FSH, estradiol, LH, and TSH as core hormone labs, with additional tests like progesterone, testosterone, and DHEA-S adding a more complete picture. Because hormone levels fluctuate significantly during this transition, a single...
by Arthur Bilger | Jul 17, 2026 | TRT
High intensity interval training (HIIT) has been shown in multiple studies to increase testosterone levels, both immediately after a single session and over weeks of consistent training. Research suggests HIIT produces a stronger hormonal response than steady,...
by Arthur Bilger | Jul 16, 2026 | TRT
Smoking is linked to lower testosterone and reduced fertility in men, though the research is more nuanced than a simple yes-or-no answer. Some studies show smokers have slightly elevated measured testosterone due to changes in binding proteins, while the overall body...
by Arthur Bilger | Jul 16, 2026 | TRT
Cold showers do not reliably increase testosterone levels, according to current research. Some small studies show a temporary, modest hormonal fluctuation after cold exposure, while others show no change or even a brief decrease. The overall evidence does not support...
by Arthur Bilger | Jul 15, 2026 | TRT
Sex does cause a temporary, short-lived increase in testosterone, but research shows this spike does not translate into lasting or significant changes in your baseline testosterone levels. Both sexual activity and short periods of abstinence have been shown to...
by Arthur Bilger | Jul 15, 2026 | TRT
Microdosing testosterone involves small, frequent doses, typically 10-20 mg administered daily or every other day via subcutaneous injection, rather than the traditional approach of larger weekly or biweekly intramuscular injections. This method aims to create more...
