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Reading Time: 2 minutesJanuary 30, 2014 Lee Rannals for redOrbit.com Your Universe Online Men taking testosterone therapy drugs could be putting themselves at a twofold increase for risk of a heart attack. Researchers publishing a paper in the journal PLOS ONE found that men under 65-years-old with a history of heart disease who suffer from low testosterone levels and have sought out treatment could be putting themselves at a higher heart attack risk shortly after beginning the therapy. Advertisements for low T levels suggest that men with diminished levels may experience a loss in sex drive, diminished energy and moodiness. These ads have … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesWhat Is Testosterone and Why Does It Decline? "A lot of the symptoms are mirrored by other medical problems," Hedges says. "And for a long time, we were not attributing them to low testosterone, but to diabetes, depression, high blood pressure, and coronary artery disease. But awareness and appreciation of low testosterone have risen. We recognize now that low testosterone may be at the root of problems." Doctors will want to rule out any such possible explanations for symptoms before blaming them on low testosterone. They will also want to order a specific blood test to determine a man's testosterone … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesResearchers are unlocking the mysteries of how low testosterone is related to men's overall health. Along the way, they're uncovering connections between low testosterone and other health conditions. Diabetes, metabolic syndrome, obesity, and high blood pressure have all been linked to testosterone deficiency. Low testosterone isn't known to cause these health problems, and replacing testosterone isn't the cure. Still, the associations between low testosterone and other medical conditions are interesting and worth a look. Secrets to a Happy Marriage Once it was simple. You got married, had kids, worked the land, and stayed married whether you could stand each other … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesWhat is the most important information I should know about AXIRON? AXIRON can transfer from your body to others. This can happen if other people come into contact with the area where the AXIRON was applied. Signs of puberty that are not expected (for example, pubic hair) have happened in young children who were accidentally exposed to testosterone through skin to skin contact with men using topical testosterone products like AXIRON. Women and children should avoid contact with the unwashed or unclothed area where AXIRON has been applied. If a woman or child makes contact with the application area, the … Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutesLow testosterone treatment or Low T treatment can alleviate your low testosterone symptoms. Millions of men suffer from low energy, low sex drive, poor sleep quality or lack of mental clarity. Low T treatment can bring you back to form. Men begin to lose 1 to 3% of their testosterone every year, beginning at age 30. Many men suffer from andropause, commonly known as Low T or low testosterone, but they are not aware of it because the problem occurs gradually, almost unnoticed. The effects of Low T are often confused with old age. The number of your years should … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteLow testosterone (Low-T) definition Testosterone is a hormone required for male development and is produced primarily in the testicles. It is responsible for building muscle and bone mass as well as sperm production and sex drive. It influences male pattern fat distribution, bone density, and red blood cell production. Lack of or underproduction of testosterone either directly due to decreased production in the testes or indirectly due to lack of stimulation of the testes to produce testosterone by the pituitary gland is called hypogonadism and is a medical condition requiring treatment. In the normal developing male, testosterone peaks during early … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesThis photo provided by Eli Lilly & Co. shows the drug Axiron. Axiron, an underarm gel that rolls on like deodorant, is one drug used by men struggling with symptoms of growing older associated with low testosterone such as poor sex drive, weight gain and fatigue. It's one of a growing number of prescription gels, patches and injections aimed at boosting levels of the male hormone that begins to decline in men after about age 40. Drugmakers and some doctors claim testosterone therapy can reverse signs of aging _ even though the safety and effectiveness of such treatments is unclear. … Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutesLow testosterone facts Testosterone is produced by the testes in males and ovaries in females. The testes are under the hormonal control of the hypothalamus and pituitary in the brain and make testosterone in response to stimulation by FSH and LH. Primary hypogonadism occurs because of the inability of the testes to produce testosterone. Causes of secondary and tertiary hypogonadism are due to a variety of illnesses or diseases that affect the hypothalamus-pituitary-gonadal axis. Symptoms of low testosterone depend upon when in the life cycle it occurs. Osteoporosis and loss of muscle mass are significant complications of low testosterone. In … Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutesLow testosterone treatment or Low T treatment can alleviate your low testosterone symptoms. Millions of men suffer from low energy, low sex drive, poor sleep quality or lack of mental clarity. Low T treatment can bring you back to form. Men begin to lose 1 to 3% of their testosterone every year, beginning at age 30. Many men suffer from andropause, commonly known as Low T or low testosterone, but they are not aware of it because the problem occurs gradually, almost unnoticed. The effects of Low T are often confused with old age. The number of your years should … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteObese teenage boys face being infertile and impotent from low testosterone levels. Obese teenage boys face being impotent and infertile because their testosterone levels are so low. Researchers at the University of Buffalo have found that obese teen boys have 50 per cent less testosterone than their healthy weight counterparts. Low testosterone levels significantly increases the potential of impotence and infertility in later life, the study said. Obesity can also increase the risk of cancer, strokes, liver disease, diabetes and heart disease. In the UK obesity causes around 9,000 premature deaths every year and reduces life expectancy by nine years … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesBy Erinn Hutkin Special to U-T San Diego 12:01 a.m.Jan. 7, 2014 Dr. Brenda Marshall, who has an integrated medicine practice in Solana Beach, said she knows one person in particular who has benefited greatly from hormone replacement therapy. He was reluctant at first to try the treatment to make up for low testosterone and other hormones in the body that decrease with age, but at more than 80 years old, he was getting heavier and moving slower. After just three weeks of hormone therapy, she said, he was sleeping better and had more energy. Its like a new life … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesGarden City, New York (PRWEB) January 13, 2014 Mitchell Efros MD FACS, President and Medical Director of Accumed Research Associates appeared on Katz's Corner News Talk Radio 77 WABC to discuss clinical research as an option for medical care. Visit Katz's Corner Accumed Research January 14, 2014 and listen to the January 12th, 2014 podcast to hear the entire broadcast. Accumed Research Associates offers enlarged prostate (BPH) treatment for men that experience symptoms. The various clinical trials may provide novel therapeutic alternatives for men suffering with urinary problems referred to as lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). The clinical trials offered … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesResearchers are unlocking the mysteries of how low testosterone is related to men's overall health. Along the way, they're uncovering connections between low testosterone and other health conditions. Diabetes, metabolic syndrome, obesity, and high blood pressure have all been linked to testosterone deficiency. Low testosterone isn't known to cause these health problems, and replacing testosterone isn't the cure. Still, the associations between low testosterone and other medical conditions are interesting and worth a look. Male Enhancement: Is It Worth a Try? Our email inboxes fill up every day with advertisements for pills, ointments, supplements, and contraptions aimed at enhancing penis … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteStop living in the shadows. Low testosterone, or Low T, can be caused by a medical condition called hypogonadism (hi-po-go-na-dizm) and can cause symptoms such as: reduced sex drive, reduced energy, and sexual dysfunction, among others. Its estimated to affect millions of men in the U.S. If you feel youre experiencing the signs and/or symptoms of Low T, talk to your doctor to learn more about all the signs and symptoms of Low T and see if you should be tested. Low T can cause low libido (decreased sex drive), which is a lack of desire for sex that may … Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutesLow T Low testosterone, also known as low T, is a common condition in men as they get older. Testosterone levels naturally decline with age. In their 60s, roughly 20 percent of men have low testosterone, according to the Urology Care Foundation. Among men in their 70s, that number rises to 30 percent. And by the time men have reached their 80s, about half of them have had a drop in testosterone levels. Testosterone is a sex hormone that is produced in a mans testes. When a male baby is developing, this hormone helps the sex organs form. During puberty, … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteKnee Pain? Watch videos of real people managing OA of the Knee. Generic Name: testosterone (tes-TOS-ter-ohn) Brand Name: Striant Treating symptoms of low testosterone in adult men when their bodies do not make any testosterone or not enough testosterone (hypogonadism). It may be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Testosterone is a male sex hormone. It works by replacing or supplementing the testosterone that is naturally made in the body. Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you. Video: Treatment for Depression Treatments for depression are getting better everyday … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteJames Rutter Since 2005, James Rutter has worked as a freelance journalist for print and Internet publications, including the News of Delaware County, Main Line Times and Broad Street Review. As a former chemist, college professor and competitive weightlifter, he writes about science, education and exercise. Rutter earned a B.A. in philosophy and biology from Albright College and studied philosophy and cognitive science at Temple University. Testosterone is a naturally occurring steroid hormone responsible for proper growth of sex organs. Its deficiency is marked by a number of physiological and psychological symptoms. Some diseases and injuries can result in low … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteLow testosterone (Low-T) definition Testosterone is a hormone required for male development and is produced primarily in the testicles. It is responsible for building muscle and bone mass as well as sperm production and sex drive. It influences male pattern fat distribution, bone density, and red blood cell production. Lack of or underproduction of testosterone either directly due to decreased production in the testes or indirectly due to lack of stimulation of the testes to produce testosterone by the pituitary gland is called hypogonadism and is a medical condition requiring treatment. In the normal developing male, testosterone peaks during early … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesTow testosterone treatment can help improve quality of life and reduce or delay the symptoms of aging, known as andropause the male version of menopause. In men, testosterone levels begin to decline after the age of 30 by about 1% per year. Some men will have even more rapid decline in their testosterone levels. By the age of 40, many men begin to experience symptoms of low testosterone. If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, you may have low testosterone: Low or reduced libido Erectile dysfunction or decreased sexual performance Fatigue or loss of energy The couch is … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesBy Erinn Hutkin, Special to U-T San Diego 6 a.m.Jan. 7, 2014 Dr. Brenda Marshall, who has an integrated medicine practice in Solana Beach, said she knows one person in particular who has benefited greatly from hormone replacement therapy. He was reluctant at first to try the treatment to make up for low testosterone and other hormones in the body that decrease with age, but at more than 80 years old, he was getting heavier and moving slower. After just three weeks of hormone therapy, she said, he was sleeping better and had more energy. Its like a new life … Read more »