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TRT Q&A LIVESTREAM Thursday, May 21 at 8 PM Eastern Host -Mike Belkin from Men's Healthspan https://menshealthspan.com/ Guests -Mason Collins from Live Oak Testosterone & Weight Loss - https://www.youtube.com/@LiveOakHealth https://liveoaktestosterone.com/ -Josh Dull from Virtus Health Optimization http://www.youtube.com/@virtushealthoptimization https://www.virtushealthoptimization.com/ -Matt Jimenez (The TRT Dad) https://www.youtube.com/@TRTDAD The TRT DAD Unscripted podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/1R3mEIn1nW86Ke5i2SZfNv TRT Dad Brotherhood Discord https://discord.gg/AxswzRTva Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 03:05 When Should You Start HCG Before Trying to Conceive? 05:49 How Long Should You Try HCG Before Adding FSH? 08:23 HMG vs HCG vs FSH for Fertility 09:25 Can Hot Baths, Saunas, and Seat Warmers Hurt Fertility? 11:12 How Do You Get as Muscular as These Guys? 12:47 My NP Says Testosterone Over 1200 Is Illegal 16:19 Enclomiphene: High SHBG, High Estradiol, and What to Do 17:52 Why LH and FSH Matter Before Starting Enclomiphene 22:13 Estradiol of 80 on TRT: Should You Take an AI? 25:39 My Urologist Lowered My TRT Dose and I Feel Worse 26:54 Why Is My Testosterone Over 1500 on TRT Plus Nandrolone? 30:10 Nandrolone (Deca) for Joint Pain: Is It Worth It? 30:38 Low SHBG: Should You Inject More Frequently? 32:48 What Is Neandrogen? Legit or Hype? 39:58 Do Your Testicles Really Shrink on TRT? 42:30 DHEA and Pregnenolone: Who Should Use Them? 46:19 ARBs vs ACE Inhibitors for TRT Patients 49:50 Nebivolol, Blood Pressure, and Erectile Function 51:13 Could Testosterone Reduce Brain Cancer Risk? 53:26 Testosterone Levels of 215 and 273: Should You Consider TRT? 56:36 What Is an Optimal Testosterone Level? 01:04:53 Exercise vs TRT: What Matters More? 01:09:58 Blood Pressure Management While on TRT 01:18:36 HCG Fertility Protocols Explained 01:24:27 IM vs SubQ Testosterone Injections 01:30:14 Hormone Therapy in Women: Where Do You Start? 01:36:12 Why Women's Hormone Optimization Is So Much More Complex 01:38:03 Why Is Enclomiphene Suddenly Everywhere Again? 01:39:12 Enclomiphene, Growth Hormone, and IGF-1 01:45:37 Cost Considerations in Hormone Therapy 01:51:43 Religious Restrictions and Semen Collection Testing 01:52:40 When Should You Draw Labs After a TRT Injection? 01:56:51 If Cost Wasn't an Issue, Would You Run HCG Forever? 01:58:45 IM vs SubQ Revisited: What We Actually See in Practice 02:04:42 Oral Testosterone and Fertility Claims 02:12:23 Deca for Chronic Pain: Good Idea or Bad Idea? 02:18:50 Common Lab Interpretation Mistakes 02:25:49 Growth Hormone Secretagogues 02:34:01 Bodybuilding Health Phases 02:39:58 Testosterone Propionate vs Cypionate 02:48:01 Hormones, Politics, and Regulation 02:56:00 Closing Thoughts 📌 Need expert HRT guidance? At Men’s Healthspan, we fix hormones and metabolic health so you can feel better, look better, and live better. ➡️ Book your free consult here: https://MensHealthspan.com 📩 Newsletter + Free Diet Templates 👉 https://subscribepage.io/mpnLIn You’ll get occasional emails with real-world tips on HRT, diet, training, and improving healthspan — from a healthcare provider who practices what he prescribes. 🔢 Free TRT Tools Free Testosterone Calculator https://menshealthspan.com/free-testosterone-calculator-2/ Testosterone Dosage Calculator https://menshealthspan.com/testosterone-dosage-calculator-use-insulin-syringes-for-trt/ GLP-1 Dose Calculator https://menshealthspan.com/semaglutide-and-tirzepatide-dose-calculator/

Healthspan Podcast | Episode 3 TRT Dosing: Minimum Effective Dose vs Maximum Tolerable Dose, with Dr. Andrew Winge How much testosterone is enough? How much is too little? And at what point are you no longer doing replacement therapy… ? In this episode of the Healthspan Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Andrew Winge of Man Medicine to discuss one of the most debated topics in testosterone replacement therapy: Minimum Effective Dose vs Maximum Tolerable Dose. We break down what realistic dosing looks like, why free testosterone is more important than total, the significance of SHBG, insulin resistance, the significance of genetic variability, anabolic resistance, aromatization, estrogen myths, body composition as a key metric, metabolic health, and why the “right” TRT dose is highly individual. We also discuss why many men fail TRT despite “normal” lab values, the limitations of current guidelines, why symptom resolution matters, and the growing divide between conservative TRT philosophy and the increasingly common “TRT+” approach seen online and in some clinics. If you’re on TRT, considering it, or trying to optimize your protocol, this episode will help you think about dosing in a much more nuanced and individualized way. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Why “Safe” TRT Often Fails Men 00:18 Introduction to Dr. Andrew Winge 01:34 Dr. Winge’s Personal TRT Story 05:40 How Testosterone Changed His Medical Practice 08:46 Why Most Providers Don’t Understand TRT and why you shouldn't expect them to 11:44 The Problem With Modern Primary Care 13:35 Why Muscle Mass Matters for Longevity 18:20 Minimum Effective Dose vs Maximum Tolerable Dose 19:18 Why TRT Guidelines Fail Many Men 21:57 Why Many Men Quit Testosterone Therapy 26:06 Free Testosterone vs Total Testosterone 28:45 Why Some Men Need Higher Testosterone Levels 31:49 Why Out-of-Range Labs Aren’t Automatically Dangerous 35:04 Testosterone Safety and Higher Dose Studies 38:19 Testosterone, Muscle Mass, and Metabolic Health 40:42 When Higher Testosterone Doses Stop Helping 41:23 Why Lifestyle Still Matters on TRT 43:35 Optimal Free Testosterone Ranges 45:20 Why Broader Medical Experience Matters in a TRT provider 46:47 The Big Rocks of Health Still Matter Most 49:03 Estradiol, Aromatization, and Obesity 51:20 Why Estradiol Is Protective in Men 56:31 Why Adiposity Is the Real Problem 57:58 The Problem With Aromatase Inhibitors 59:01 DIM, Estrogen Myths, and Bad TRT Advice 01:02:12 The Business Side of TRT Clinics 01:05:12 Why Estradiol Labs Often Mislead Doctors 01:07:18 Estradiol, Nitric Oxide, and Erectile Function 🎙️ Guest: Dr. Andrew Winge | Man Medicine Website https://www.manmedicine.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/manmedicinemd/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@manmedicine 📌 Need expert HRT guidance? At Men’s Healthspan, we fix hormones and metabolic health so you can feel better, look better, and live better. ➡️ Book your free consult here: https://MensHealthspan.com 📩 Newsletter + Free Diet Templates 👉 https://subscribepage.io/mpnLIn You’ll get occasional emails with real-world tips on HRT, diet, training, and improving healthspan — from a healthcare provider who practices what he prescribes. 🔢 Free TRT Tools Free Testosterone Calculator https://menshealthspan.com/free-testosterone-calculator-2/ Testosterone Dosage Calculator https://menshealthspan.com/testosterone-dosage-calculator-use-insulin-syringes-for-trt/ GLP-1 Dose Calculator https://menshealthspan.com/semaglutide-and-tirzepatide-dose-calculator/

Healthspan Podcast | Episode 2 Peptides Legal Landscape: Attorney Rick Collins on Peptides, FDA Policy, and What Comes Next Peptides are no longer just a niche topic inside bodybuilding and performance circles. They’re now showing up in everyday conversations among patients, medical providers, soccer moms, TRT dads, and probably your friends and neighbors.At the same time, regulators continue to raise concerns about safety data, product quality, and how these compounds are being distributed outside traditional medical channels.In this episode, I sit down with Rick Collins, The Defense Lawyer for the Fit and Jacked, to break down what’s actually happening inside the research peptide market, how the FDA is approaching these compounds, and what the next few years may look like for people using them.As peptide use continues to expand, the real question isn’t whether people are using them. It’s whether access moves toward safer medical oversight, stays in the gray market, or gets pushed further underground. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📌 Need expert HRT guidance? Michael Belkin, FNP — Host, Healthspan PodcastFounder, Men’s HealthspanAt Men’s Healthspan, we fix hormones and metabolic health so you can feel better, look better, and live better. ➡️ Book your free consult here:https://MensHealthspan.com 📩 Newsletter + Free Diet Templates👉 https://subscribepage.io/mpnLInYou’ll get occasional emails with real-world tips on HRT, diet, training, and improving healthspan — from a healthcare provider who practices what he prescribes. Follow for more TRT, peptides, and healthspan content: Instagram - https://instagram.com/menshealthspan TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@menshealthspan Facebook - https://facebook.com/61553012011701 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GuestRick Collins, Esq. - The Defense Lawyer for the Fit and Jacked Attorney representing clients in cases involving performance-enhancing drugs, testosterone replacement therapy, peptides, and dietary supplements Website - https://rickcollins.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rickcollinsesq/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🔢 Free Tools Free Testosterone Calculator - https://menshealthspan.com/free-testosterone-calculator-2/ Testosterone Dosage Calculator - https://menshealthspan.com/testosterone-dosage-calculator-use-insulin-syringes-for-trt/ GLP-1 Dose Calculator - https://menshealthspan.com/semaglutide-and-tirzepatide-dose-calculator/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapters0:00 Introducing Rick Collins and the Peptide Legal Landscape 1:51 The Rise of Peptides in Health and Wellness 23:09 Legal Perspectives on Peptide Use 26:47 Risks and Trust in Peptide Sourcing 27:11 The Dark Side of Supply Chains 28:45 The Black Market and Legitimacy 30:51 Navigating Legal Pathways for Peptides 32:57 The Polarized Debate on Peptides 35:32 The Future of Testosterone and Marketing 38:27 The Role of Big Pharma in Innovation 42:54 Legal Risks in the Research Chemical Market 45:01 The Importance of Prioritizing the Basics in Health and Fitness

Healthspan Podcast | Episode 1 TRT + Lifestyle: Why Testosterone Therapy Fails Without Lifestyle Changes Without the fundamentals in place, your TRT experience will probably be disappointing. In this first episode of the Healthspan Podcast, I sit down with Mason Collins from Live Oak Testosterone and Weight Loss to break down the biggest mistakes people make when starting testosterone therapy and the things many primary care providers and hormone clinics leave out of the conversation. We cover sleep, nutrition, training, recovery, stress, and why testosterone works best as a catalyst for change, not a substitute for the basics. Guest: Mason Collins | Live Oak Testosterone and Weight Loss https://liveoaktestosterone.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@LiveOakHealth Book a free consult with Men’s Healthspan: https://MensHealthspan.com Newsletter + Free Diet Templates: https://subscribepage.io/mpnLIn Free Tools: Free Testosterone Calculator Testosterone Dosage Calculator GLP-1 Dose Calculator ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to the Healthspan Podcast 01:39 Why lifestyle drives TRT outcomes 06:46 What primary care and hormone clinics often miss 08:37 Why personal experience matters in patient care 10:25 What “eating clean” actually means 15:11 Why tracking calories changes everything 21:27 Lifestyle vs medication: which matters more 27:06 Planning around holidays without losing progress 29:12 Why deload weeks improve results 31:18 Zone 2 vs high-intensity cardio 32:10 Why movement matters more than you think 35:04 Sleep duration vs sleep quality 38:35 Sleep hygiene that actually works 43:55 Supplements that improve sleep 46:37 TRT as a catalyst for lifestyle change 52:07 Hormone optimization vs symptom chasing 1:02:40 Patient management strategy and protocols 1:05:39 Progressive training principles 1:07:49 Hunger management while dieting 1:11:35 Periodizing diet and training 1:16:21 Maintaining muscle while losing fat 1:21:04 Long-term training strategy and goals