Category Archives: Hypogonadism



Low T – My life was falling apart because I had low testosterone


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on November 14th, 2024

low testosterone diagnosis 300x200Reading Time: < 1 minute Low T Story I stood next to my bags on the sidewalk, looking down at the ground. Humiliated and confused. As my parents pulled up in front of my dormitory, I picked up my stuff and carried it over to the truck, shuffling awkwardly from the exertion as 30 lbs of foreign body fat tried to squeeze its way out of my clothes. I smelled funny, I was a sweaty, anxious mess, and I had no idea what was wrong. 24 hours earlier, my academic dean explained to me how medical leave works. You simply take a year off from … Read more »

Testosterone, Memory and Diabetes: What’s the Link?


Posted by Professor Anna Gray, Updated on October 5th, 2024

testosterone diabetes and memory 300x214Reading Time: 3 minutes If you’ve been reading our website on a consistent basis, then you know that testosterone deficiency is on the rise in men across the United States. Unfortunately, with low testosterone usually comes type 2 diabetes, another ailment that is increasing across the country. Thankfully, both of these are easily cured with hormone therapy, lifestyle changes, and/or diet changes. Recent research has shown that men who have uncontrolled diabetes could benefit from testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) with improved memory and cognitive function. Men Performed Better on Memory Tests When on TRT Testosterone replacement therapy is necessary for men who are suffering … Read more »

Hypogonadism: Treatment, Diagnosis, and Prognosis


Posted by Professor Anna Gray, Updated on September 26th, 2024

what is hypogonadism low testosterone 199x300Reading Time: 6 minutes Hypogonadism is a condition where the sex glands produce little or no sex hormones. The sex glands are the testes in men and the ovaries in women. Testosterone is produced in the testes and estrogen is produced in the ovaries. These are the two main sex hormones produced by men and women, respectively. Sex hormones control sexual characteristics, such as breast and testicular development as well as pubic hair growth. In addition, both testosterone and estrogen play major roles in the male and female reproductive systems, including menstrual cycles and sperm production. Humans would not survive without sex hormones! Hypogonadism … Read more »

Testosterone Treatments May Alleviate Negative Effects of Type-Two Diabetes


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on June 27th, 2024

the human body 1279964_640 293x300Reading Time: 5 minutes Type-2 Diabetes is one of the most prevalent medical conditions in American society today, as well as one of the most dangerous. Type-2 Diabetes is caused when lifestyle factors inhibit the body's ability to utilize insulin, which is responsible for the transport and utilization of glucose, the body's primary energy source. There are many factors that increase the risk of Diabetes, but the most powerful and direct cause of diabetes is the overconsumption of simple carbohydrates such as sugar and processed grains. As a result of the dangers of Type-2 Diabetes, which wreaks havoc on the cardiovascular system, tens of … Read more »

More than 152 Million Men Suffer from Hypogonadism and Low Testosterone


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on May 22nd, 2024

low consultant testosterone symptoms in men 300x201Reading Time: 5 minutes Testosterone deficiency is a worldwide health issue that impacts millions upon millions of men across the globe. The world health organization estimates that 152 million males suffer from low-t. There are researchers and scientists from every major country on earth working on treatments and strategies to treat low-t and andropause so that men can live healthier and longer lives, as well as achieve restored sexual ability and satisfaction. Age-related hypogonadism is common and widespread, and your risk of experiencing issues related to low-t only increases as you grow older. Low-T is a Condition, not a Disease It's important to realize … Read more »

Risk Factors for and Causes of Male Hypogonadism


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on April 25th, 2024

581 6818766 xlReading Time: 5 minutes Male Hypogonadism is a relatively common medical condition that afflicts men of all ages but is most common among men forty and over. Symptomatic Testosterone Deficiency is believed to afflict 5% of men in America but becomes increasingly likely as men grow older. It's estimated that around 6.5 million men across the United States struggle with Low-T. By age 70, almost 20% of men have significant symptoms directly attributable to declining Testosterone Levels. Types of Hypogonadism: Primary and Secondary Hypogonadism Primary Hypogonadism Primary Hypogonadism is any form of Testosterone Deficiency that results in a direct inability of the testes to … Read more »

Excessive Use of Tylenol / Acetaminophen May Negatively Affect Testosterone Levels in Unborn Boys


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on April 19th, 2024

Red tylenol bottle 300x194Reading Time: 5 minutes Tylenol is one of the most popular pain relievers used in the United States and is clinically known as Acetaminophen or Paracetamol. Some risks have long been associated with the over-use of Tylenol, one of the most common of which is liver damage. Tylenol is the leading cause of Liver Toxicity in both the United States and Great Britain. A recent study produced by the University of Edinburgh shows evidence that Tylenol use may have another, less recognizable effect upon human beings. When taken regularly during pregnancy, Tylenol appears to suppress Testosterone production by male children in the womb. Tylenol … Read more »

Hypogonadism


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on February 20th, 2024

Reading Time: 4 minutes Hypogonadism is a disorder where the testes in men and ovaries in women do not work correctly. It can be very distressing. Thanks to the discovery and development of gender-specific hormone treatments, men, and women with hypogonadism can lead a healthy life. Hypogonadism is the clinical manifestation of the impaired function of the gonads, which in men are the testes and in women are the ovaries. Individual patients have hypogonadism from birth, while others may develop the condition later in their life. The disease has different features in males and females, before and after the onset of puberty. If onset … Read more »

What Is Male Hypogonadism


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 30th, 2024

how to raise testosterone levelsReading Time: 6 minutes &t=1s Hypogonadism refers to any condition which depletes the body's ability to produce sex hormones. In the case of men, Hypogonadism refers to a suppressed ability or inability to produce Testosterone, Luteinizing Hormone, or Follicle Stimulating Hormone. Both Luteinizing Hormone and Follicle Stimulating Hormone are necessary to produce Testosterone and Sperm. Male Hypogonadism can refer both to the inability to produce Testosterone and the inability to produce sperm What Causes Male Hypogonadism? There are a variety of ways that Hypogonadism can occur in males. It can be caused by genetics, trauma, or by natural aging, for example. The effects of … Read more »

Clomiphene Citrate for Low-T


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 23rd, 2024

a female testosterone doctor holding an empty card isolated on white background  300x231Reading Time: 5 minutes Clomiphene Citrate is an alternative to Testosterone Replacement Therapy for men looking for a way to safely restore their Testosterone Levels and improve their health, vitality, and sexual potency. It has helped many men across the country restore both their fertility and their erectile function, as well as improve their overall health and vitality. Although Clomiphene Citrate is available as a generic medication, it can also be found under the brand names Serophene and Clomid. Clomiphene Citrate was originally designed to be a fertility drug for women, but ongoing research has shown that the hormone has a tremendous impact upon … Read more »

Ordering Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) – Buy it Online!


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on September 17th, 2023

ordering testosterone online 2 300x200Reading Time: 8 minutes If you have signs and symptoms of low testosterone that bother you or affect the quality of your living condition (“quality of life”), there are many options available for increasing testosterone levels and achieving hormonal balance. Not everyone chooses treatment, however. There are a few ways to naturally increase your testosterone levels, but they are not guaranteed and some men have such a deficiency, it requires a doctor-supervised testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) program. TRT can be given using the following: Buy Testosterone Gel or Testosterone Cream The most commonly used Testosterone treatment options are skin gel or creams, which is … Read more »

Testosterone Replacement Beneficial for Modern Men?


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on September 17th, 2023

testosterone injection 300x200Reading Time: 4 minutes Testosterone Replacement By Dr. Luigi Santorini Testosterone deficiency or androgen deficiency syndrome is a lot more common in people than the detractors of this vital hormone would have us believe. There are many websites and articles to be found in mainstream and scientific journals that claim Hypogonadism (an example being low testosterone, also called hypotestosteronemia) is a "general exaggeration" concerning marketers promoting the concept of "Is it Low-T?" However, for more than 100 years, research has been conducted using injectable testosterone shots on men. In more 10,000 studies on humans (men and women) that have been conducted with this primary … Read more »

Testosterone cream and gel for supplementation treating hypogonadism


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on September 15th, 2023

senior male doctor with arms crossed 300x200Reading Time: 2 minutes Do you suffer from low testosterone levels? How would you know? What would you do if it turned out you were testosterone deficient? Why I went on Testosterone replacement therapy: A lot of middle-aged men like myself are starting to suffer from symptoms of low testosterone. A check at the doctor's office confirmed that my testosterone levels were indeed deficient. I started to research the topic and ways to increase my levels. As you probably discovered, there is a lot of conflicting and confusing information about testosterone therapy. Maybe you are looking for natural ways to increase testosterone, or perhaps you want … Read more »

Female Hypogonadism Symptoms | eHow


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on November 14th, 2021

Reading Time: < 1 minute Jordan Meyers Jordan Meyers has been a freelance writer, specializing in health, education, business, and parenting topics for more than a decade and a copy editor since 2008. Meyers has written Web and print copy for hundreds of businesses, including many Fortune 500 companies. She holds a Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of Maryland and is studying for a bachelor's degree in psychology. Hypogonadism is a condition that can affect both males and females. It is marked by the failure of the sex glands, called gonads, to perform as they should. While this condition is not fatal … Read more »

hypogonadism | pathology | Britannica.com


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on November 28th, 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutes hypogonadism,in men, decreased testicular function that results in testosterone deficiency and infertility. Hypogonadism is caused by hypothalamic, pituitary, and testicular diseases. Hypothalamic and pituitary diseases that may cause decreased testicular function include tumours and cysts of the hypothalamus, nonsecreting and prolactin-secreting pituitary tumours, trauma, hemochromatosis (excess iron storage), infections, and nonendocrine disorders, such as chronic illness and malnutrition. The primary testicular disorders that result in hypogonadism in postpubertal men include Klinefelter syndrome and related chromosomal disorders, although these disorders usually manifest at the time of puberty. Other causes of hypogonadism in men include testicular inflammation (orchitis) caused by mumps; exposure … Read more »

Hypogonadism – Risks, Symptoms and Leading Causes | Treato


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on November 27th, 2020

Reading Time: < 1 minute Treato does not review third-party posts for accuracy of any kind, including for medical diagnosis or treatments, or events in general. Treato does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Usage of the website does not substitute professional medical advice. The side effects featured here are based on those most frequently appearing in user posts on the Internet. The manufacturer's product labeling should always be consulted for a list of side effects most frequently appearing in patients during clinical studies. Talk to your doctor about which medications may be most appropriate for you. The information reflected here is dependent upon … Read more »

Unit Project 1 Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism – Video


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on November 26th, 2020

Reading Time: < 1 minute Unit Project 1 Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism By: Caitlin M Read more here: Unit Project 1 Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism - Video … Read more »

Statins may lower testosterone and libido


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on November 24th, 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutes Q. I recently turned 50. Ive been taking Livalo for high cholesterol and have been experiencing symptoms like no sexual desire. In addition, I cant sleep through the night, feel totally exhausted and have missed several days of work. My doctor prescribed AndroGel to treat low testosterone levels. Could Livalo be causing all my problems? A. There is evidence that statin-type cholesterol-lowering drugs reduce testosterone levels (BMC Medicine, Feb. 28, 2013). That means that drugs like pitavastatin (Livalo), atorvastatin (Lipitor) and simvastatin (Zocor) may lower this important hormone, which could have an impact on libido and sexual performance (Journal of … Read more »

Study Finds Potential Heart Risks from Testosterone Therapy


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on November 24th, 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutes Is testosterone therapy more of a benefit or risk for male patients? Its a question once again under the microscope after a 2014 PLOS One study looked at the risk of acute non-fatal myocardial infarction (MI) after men were prescribed a form of testosterone therapy. In lay terms, a myocardial infarction, or MI as it is known, is a heart attack. The study found that men aged 65 and older had twice the risk of having a heart attack after taking a testosterone therapy prescription for 90 days. It also found that the heart attack risk for those participants declined … Read more »

Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism – Pipeline Review, H1 2015


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on November 22nd, 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutes LONDON, March 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Summary Global Markets Direct's, 'Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism - Pipeline Review, H1 2015', provides an overview of the Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism's therapeutic pipeline. This report provides comprehensive information on the therapeutic development for Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism, complete with comparative analysis at various stages, therapeutics assessment by drug target, mechanism of action (MoA), route of administration (RoA) and molecule type, along with latest updates, and featured news and press releases. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. Global Markets Direct's report features investigational drugs from … Read more »