American Testosterone Clinic for Men



Fertile women prefer smell of men oozing with testosterone


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 11th, 2018

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWashington, April 21 (ANI): Women at their peak fertility find the smell of men with higher testosterone levels more appealing, according to a new study. In the new study, researchers tested how women's sexual scent preferences changed depending on men's levels of testosterone and cortisol. Male volunteers were given T-shirts to wear for two consecutive nights, during which time they were prohibited from using scented soaps or detergents; drinking or smoking; or eating garlic, onion, green chiles, strong cheeses and other pungent foods. Then, female volunteers sniffed the men's shirts and rated the pleasantness, sexiness and intensity of the smells … Read more »

Prenatal testosterone levels influence later response to reward


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 11th, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutesScienceDaily (Nov. 5, 2012) New findings led by Dr. Michael Lombardo, Prof. Simon Baron-Cohen and colleagues at the University of Cambridge indicate that testosterone levels early in fetal development influence later sensitivity of brain regions related to reward processing and affect an individual's susceptibility to engage in behavior, that in extremes, are related to several neuropsychiatric conditions that asymmetrically affect one sex more than the other. Although present at low levels in females, testosterone is one of the primary sex hormones that exerts substantial influence over the emergence of differences between males and females. In adults and adolescents, heightened testosterone … Read more »

‘Horrendous’ Study Shows Obese Teen Boys Face Impotence and Infertility


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 11th, 2018

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 »

Testosterone Side Effects from Testosterone Replacement Therapy


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 11th, 2018

Reading Time: < 1 minuteTestosterone Side Effects in Men Its important to know that if youve had prostate cancer or breast cancer you are absolutely not a candidate for testosterone therapy. Testosterone can make either of these cancers grow faster. Decreasing testosterone levels has been a method used to treat diseases related to both the "benign" and the cancerous groups of cells, but it is still unclear whether testosterone therapy for the older man places him at increased risk of developing prostate disease (i.e., whether testosterone replacement therapy makes benign prostatic hyperplasia progress or makes previously unknown prostate, or sub-clinical, cancer spread). The vast … Read more »

Obesity leads to brain inflammation, and low testosterone makes it worse


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 11th, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutesJune 17, 2013 Low testosterone worsens the harmful effects of obesity in the nervous system, a new study in mice finds. The results will be presented Monday at The Endocrine Society's 95th Annual Meeting in San Francisco. "Low testosterone and obesity are common in aging men, and each is associated with type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer's disease," said the study's lead investigator, Anusha Jayaraman, PhD, of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. "Our new findings demonstrate that obesity and low testosterone combine to not only increase the risk of diabetes but also damage the brain." The study -- … Read more »

Testosterone Transdermal Patch: MedlinePlus Drug Information


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 11th, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutesTransdermal testosterone comes as a patch to apply to the skin. It is usually applied each night between 8:00 p.m. and midnight and left in place for 24 hours. Apply testosterone patches at around the same time every evening. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Use testosterone patch(es) exactly as directed. Do not apply more or fewer patches or apply the patches more often than prescribed by your doctor. Choose a spot on your back, stomach, thighs, or upper arms to apply your patch(es). … Read more »

Some painkillers push low testosterone risk five-fold: Study


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 10th, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutesWashintgon, Feb 1 (IANS) People taking long-acting pain killers for extended periods face a five-times greater risk of low testosterone, the male sex hormone, a new study says. The study is the first to compare the use of short-acting opioids, which immediately release the drug, taken every four to six hours, and long-acting opioids, which slowly release the medication and are taken every eight to 12 hours. The 81 men involved in the study were between 26 and 79 years old (median age 51) and were seen in the chronic-pain clinic at Kaiser Permanente's Santa Rosa Medical Centre, California (KPSRMC), … Read more »

Maturitas publishes clinical guide on low-dose vaginal estrogens for vaginal atrophy


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 10th, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutesPublic release date: 13-Sep-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Greyling Peoples g.peoples@elsevier.com 31-204-853-323 Elsevier Amsterdam, September 12, 2012 - Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, announced today the publication of a position statement by the European Menopause and Andropause Society (EMAS) in the journal Maturitas. The society published a clinical guide on low-dose vaginal estrogens for postmenopausal vaginal atrophy also including a summary of recommendations. Vaginal atrophy is common after menopause and adversely affects quality of life in one out of every two women. This guide provides the evidence for the … Read more »

How Low Testosterone Affects Your Health


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 10th, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutesDropping levels of this male hormone can cause more than sexual problems. It can also affect your mood, weight, and concentration. Reviewed by Melinda Ratini, DO, MS Pete Evans knew something was wrong when he had sudden problems getting an erection. At 52, he had always had an active sex life. Even the bone marrow transplant he underwent in the summer of 2009 had little effect on his libido. Then, six months after the transplant, he lost his ability -- and his appetite -- for sex. "After the operation, I had tons of energy, great libido. Then suddenly, things just … Read more »

HORMONES DECREASE AS PEOPLE AGE, BUT REMEDIES HELP OLDER ADULTS FIND NEW LIFE


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 10th, 2018

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 »

Trial date set for steroids accused


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 9th, 2018

Reading Time: < 1 minuteA man told police he kept steroids to inject into his penis, court documents show Source: Supplied A MAN accused of keeping illegal steroids in his refrigerator told police the drugs were for injecting into his penis, court documents show. John Panagiotakopoulos, 49, of Adelaide, has been ordered to stand trial in July over charges of possessing prescription drugs and prohibited weapons. In the Adelaide Magistrates Court this week, a warrant for Panagiotakopoulos's arrest - issued in administrative error - was revoked and a trial date set for July. Police allegedly found a flick knife, a charged stun-gun disguised as … Read more »

Study: Testosterone might make men more likely to get flu


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 9th, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutesTestosterone: its the hormone doctors say makes men feel like tough guys, but according to a new study it might make men more vulnerable than women to at least one outside threat. Researchers at Stanford University now say men with higher levels of testosterone produce lower numbers of antibodies in response to the flu vaccine and tend to suffer more when they have the flu. (ViaProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences) The study looked at 90 men and women. After each was given the flu shot their blood was tested for antibodies to the flu. Men with higher levels … Read more »

Low Testosterone Linked to Possible Heart Problems in Men


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 9th, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutesTUESDAY, Sept. 24 (HealthDay News) -- Men with low testosterone may have a slightly increased risk of developing or dying from heart disease, according to a new review. Researchers analyzed studies that looked at testosterone levels and cardiovascular disease and were published between 1970 and 2013. Testosterone is a male sex hormone involved in sex drive, sperm production and bone health. Over time, low testosterone may contribute to an increase in body fat and a loss of muscle bulk and body hair. The review, which will be published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, showed increasing evidence suggesting … Read more »

Side Effects of Testosterone Cypionate | eHow


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 9th, 2018

Reading Time: 3 minutesFollow Testosterone cypionate is a drug that is used to treat a number of medical conditions. It can also enhance quality of life during hormone replacement therapy. There are a number of conditions that prevent taking the drug; in addition, users have reported a number of side effects. Testosterone cypionate is a long-acting, pharmaceutical form of the steroid hormone testosterone, and is produced by a number of drug companies. Testosterone increases muscle mass, promotes bone density and affects bone maturation. In men, it causes masculine characteristics during puberty, and produces sperm in the testicles. Chemically, the only difference between natural … Read more »

Abbott, Lilly push testosterone boosters as blockbuster drugs, despite safety questions


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 9th, 2018

Reading Time: < 1 minuteAbbott, Lilly push testosterone boosters as blockbuster drugs, despite safety questions September 11, 2012 (AP) "Are you falling asleep after dinner?" "Do you have a decrease in libido?" "Have you noticed a recent deterioration in your ability to play sports?" "It could be Low-T." Welcome to the latest big marketing push by U.S. drug companies. In this case, it's a web page for Abbott Laboratories' Androgel, a billion-dollar selling testosterone gel used by millions of American men struggling with the symptoms of growing older that are associated with low testosterone, such as poor sex drive, weight gain and fatigue. Androgel … Read more »

Prenatal exposure to testosterone leads to verbal aggressive behavior


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 8th, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutesPublic release date: 29-Nov-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: John Paul Gutierrez jpgutierrez@icahdq.org International Communication Association Washington, DC (November 27, 2012) A new study in the Journal of Communication links verbal aggression to prenatal testosterone exposure. The lead researcher, at University at Buffalo The State University of New York, used the 2D:4D measure to predict verbal aggression. This study is the first to use this method to examine prenatal testosterone exposure as a determinant of a communication trait. Allison Z. Shaw, University at Buffalo The State University of New York, Michael R. Kotowski, University of Tennessee, and Franklin … Read more »

New drugs, new ways to target androgens in prostate cancer therapy


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 8th, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutesScienceDaily (June 20, 2012) Prostate cancer cells require androgens including testosterone to grow. A recent review in the British Journal of Urology International describes new classes of drugs that target androgens in novel ways, providing alternatives to the traditional methods that frequently carry high side effects. "In many ways, therapies for prostate cancer have led the way in the fight against the disease," says E. David Crawford, MD, investigator at the University of Colorado Cancer Center and review co-author. "The first effective oral therapy for any cancer was estrogen which was described in 1941. The first cancer biomarker that allowed … Read more »

BioSante Gains on Approval of Testosterone Gel: Chicago Mover


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 8th, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutesFebruary 15, 2012, 5:09 PM EST By Molly Peterson (Updates with comment from analyst in fifth paragraph.) Feb. 15 (Bloomberg) -- BioSante Pharmaceuticals Inc. rose 27 percent after the testosterone replacement therapy it developed for men won U.S. regulatory approval. BioSante gained 21 cents to close at 97 cents in New York. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced yesterday that it approved the transdermal gel, Bio-T-Gel. The product will be marketed by Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. of Petach Tikva, Israel, for men with low testosterone levels, a condition known as hypogonadism. BioSante estimates the market for male testosterone products … Read more »

Trimel Reports Physician Market Research Results for CompleoTRT(TM)


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 8th, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutesTORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Oct 22, 2012) - Trimel Pharmaceuticals Corporation (TRL.TO) ("the "Company" or "Trimel") today announced positive results from a recently completed independent market research study on the reception by physicians of CompleoTRT, Trimel''s innovative ''no-touch'' treatment for male hypogonadism, or more commonly referred to as "Low T".According to IMS Health, 2011 sales of marketed treatments for Low T were approximately $1.6 billion, and have been projected to reach $5 billion by 2017, according to a leading syndicated market research company. The quantitative study conducted in the United States surveyed 113 physicians covering urologists, endocrinologists and primary care physicians … Read more »

Testosterone Makes Bosses Into Jerks, Says Paul Zak


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 8th, 2018

Reading Time: < 1 minuteBy Zinta Lundborg - 2012-06-14T04:01:00Z In their models, economists often invoke the idea of rational self-interest. After years of experiments, neuroeconomist Paul Zak says that concept is bupkes when it comes to real people. In the lab, Zak has participants play a game in which the only way to make money is to give some of what you have to a stranger. He found consistently high levels of trust and trustworthiness. Whats at the root of this virtuous circle? Oxytocin. Zaks experiments show that the influence in the bloodstream of oxytocin, long known for its role in sexual reproduction, especially … Read more »