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Testosterone Drops in Dads Sharing Beds With Kids


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

Reading Time: < 1 minuteBy Rita Rubin WebMD Health News Sept. 5, 2012 -- Dads who sleep in the same bed as their children may see a drop in their testosterone levels, a study shows. "This is the first study that's ever been done on this," says researcher Lee Gettler, PhD, an assistant research professor at Notre Dame. "No one before had ever asked the question as to whether co-sleeping affects men's physiology." The study is published in the journal PLoS One. It follows an earlier study that shows men's testosterone levels drop when they become fathers. Evidence from studies in animals suggests that … Read more »

Time to ask the doctor whether your testosterone ’s flagging


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

Reading Time: 2 minutesQ: I AM a 61-year-old man in generally good health, but Ive been experiencing some worrying symptoms lately. I just dont seem to have the vigour I once had, I feel fatigued much of the time, as though my mind were in a fog, and my enthusiasm for work and recreation isnt what it once was. Could I be suffering from testosterone deficiency? If so, is testosterone replacement safe and effective at my age? What tests should I undergo? What are the risks of the therapy? A: You ask some important questions, ones I hear all the time from men … Read more »

People's Pharmacy: Testosterone not right for woman's low libido


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

Reading Time: 2 minutesQ: At age 29, I had to have a hysterectomy that included my ovaries. After the fat-stored estrogen left my body (producing horrid hot flashes), I complained to my OB-GYN about my missing libido. He wrote me a prescription for an estrogen and testosterone mix. I began taking the pills, but I had strange changes in my body. I developed acne, facial hair, body hair and a low voice. I even began to walk differently. It helped some with sex drive, but I felt less and less feminine and more masculine. I hated it. I don't think testosterone is worth … Read more »

Testosterone linked to heart disease


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 7th, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Scientists say they now have new evidence about why women live longer than men, from a study of historical data showing castrated Koreans far outlived their non-eunuch contemporaries. The study, published in the scientific journal "Current Biology," used detailed genealogical records of the Imperial nobility during Korea's Joseon dynasty, which spanned more than 500 years from the late 1300s to the early 1900s. According to the data, most men, including kings and royal family members, died in their late-40s or early-50s. But noble-class eunuchs - men who were castrated either by accident or because of social … Read more »

Kindergartner gets no money for lost testicles


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 7th, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutesMercury News wire services PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- A Portland jury has decided not to award money to the family of a little boy who lost his testicles during surgery at Oregon Health & Science University. His parents sought $1.4 million to pay for medical expenses including twice-monthly testosterone injections he will need beginning at age 11 for the rest of his life. The family also sought money for what his father described as the awkward moments his son would likely encounter as he grows up -- "for how his son would feel in the locker room, or with a … Read more »

Andropause – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Diagnosis – Seniors …


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 7th, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Facts on Andropause Testosterone is the hormone responsible for deep voices, muscle mass, and facial and body hair patterns found in males. As men get older, the level of testosterone in the body and production of sperm gradually becomes lower, and they experience physical and psychological symptoms as a result of these low levels. This is part of the natural aging process and it is estimated that testosterone decreases about 10% every decade after men reach the age of 30. Andropause is a condition that is associated with the decrease in the male hormone testosterone. It is unlike menopause … Read more »

Accumed Research Associates Featured On Katz’s Corner 77 WABC Radio Show To Discuss Enlarged Prostate Treatment and …


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 7th, 2018

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 »

Testosterone Replacement Therapy – cpt.sagepub.com


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 7th, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutesNew Data on Efficacy and Cardiovascular Safety One of the most controversial questions in cardiovascular pharmacology is whether testosterone replacement therapy is safe for the cardiovascular system, especially in elderly men. There is little debate that as men age, their testosterone levels fall and low testosterone levels have an association with more atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease, and heart failure. A key debated question is whether the administration of exogenous testosterone to increase testosterone levels back to normal alters the incidence of adverse cardiovascular events. In recent papers in the Journal of the American Heart Association,1,2Journal of the American College of … Read more »

Men taking long-acting chronic pain meds 5 times likelier to have low testosterone levels


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 6th, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutesWashington, Feb 1 (ANI): Researchers have found that low testosterone levels occur five times more often among men who take long-acting instead of short-acting opioids for chronic pain. While it has been known that opioids cause low testosterone in men, this study is the first to show a significant difference in risk between short-acting (immediate release) and long-acting opioids. The 81 men in the retrospective 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 Center (Calif.) between January 2009 and June 2010. All of the … Read more »

Low T Help | Increase Testosterone | Is it Low T


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 6th, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutesFebruary 20, 2012 Tribulus Terrestris increases Testosterone Naturally What exactly is Tribulus Terrestris? Tribulus is a natural herb that has been used medically for centuries in the countries of India and China. Tribulus Terrestris was not even known about in North America until Eastern European Olympic athletes started using it and noticed a large increase in their sports [] February 18, 2012 Saliva Hormone Testing for Testosterone levels is a simple method of checking testosterone hormone levels without scheduling an expensive doctors visit. The Saliva Hormone Test can test the current levels of Testosterone, Progesterone (for women) and estradiol. If … Read more »

Testosterone Cypionate – Steroid .com – Anabolic Steroids …


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 6th, 2018

Reading Time: 3 minutesTestosterone is a hormone produced by all human beings and is the primary male sex hormone. Through our discussion, well take a look at Testosterone Cypionate, and examine the pros and cons of its use to improve performance in athletics and bodybuilding. Before we dive in, lets clear up a common misconception. Testosterone Cypionate is no more or less powerful or effective than its counterpart Testosterone Enanthate. The two compounds are virtually identical in every way. Testosterone Cypionate is a synthetic version of the naturally produced testosterone hormone. This hormone is responsible for many different physical and mental characteristics in … Read more »

Testosterone – WebMD – Better information. Better health.


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 6th, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutesA testosterone test checks the level of this male hormone (androgen) in the blood. Testosterone affects sexual features and development. In men, it is made in large amounts by the testicles . In both men and women, testosterone is made in small amounts by the adrenal glands , and in women, by the ovaries . The pituitary gland controls the level of testosterone in the body. When the testosterone level is low, the pituitary gland releases a hormone called luteinizing hormone (LH). This hormone tells the testicles to make more testosterone. Before puberty, the testosterone level in boys is normally … Read more »

Testosterone-fueled infantile males might be a product of Mom's behavior


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 6th, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutesScienceDaily (May 10, 2012) By comparing the testosterone levels of five-month old pairs of twins, both identical and non-identical, University of Montreal researchers were able to establish that testosterone levels in infancy are not inherited genetically but rather determined by environmental factors. "Testosterone is a key hormone for the development of male reproductive organs, and it is also associated with behavioural traits, such as sexual behaviour and aggression," said lead author Dr. Richard E. Tremblay of the university's Research Unit on Children's Psychosocial Maladjustment. "Our study is the largest to be undertaken with newborns, and our results contrast with the … Read more »

Topical Testosterone Cream Uses | eHow – eHow | How to Videos …


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 6th, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minuteshealthsection Health Topics A-Z Healthy Living Featured Conditions eHow Now eHow Health Conditions & Treatments Hormone Issues Topical Testosterone Cream Uses Roz Calvert Roz Calvert was a contributing writer for the award-winning ezine Urban Desires where her travel writing and fiction appeared. Writing professionally since 1980, she has penned promotional collateral for Music Magnet Media and various musicians. The "Now Jazz Consortium" published her jazz educational fiction. She published a juvenile book about Zora Neale Hurston and attended West Virginia University and the New School. Testosterone is a hormone needed by both men and women. Men need testosterone to keep … Read more »

Low testosterone levels may herald rheumatoid arthritis in men


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 6th, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutesApr. 3, 2013 Low testosterone levels may herald the subsequent development of rheumatoid arthritis in men, suggests research published online in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. Sex hormones are thought to play a part in the development of rheumatoid arthritis, and both men and women with the condition tend to have lower levels of testosterone in their blood than healthy people. But it is not clear whether this is a contributory factor or a consequence of the disease. The researchers based their findings on participants of the Swedish Malmo Preventive Medicine Program (MPMP), which began in 1974 and tracked … Read more »

Testosterone Cream – Steroid .com – Anabolic Steroids …


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 6th, 2018

Reading Time: 3 minutesA testosterone cream is simply a form of testosterone medication; while it comes in a cream-like gel substance the active hormonal ingredient is simply testosterone. Be it a testosterone cream or injectable testosterone the bottom line remains the same, however, mode of action, potency, efficiency and overall effectiveness can greatly vary from one to the next. Generally there are two specific testosterone gels worth mentioning and both carry very similar properties with one distinguishing difference. However, while one was created for specific performance enhancing most testosterone cream is used in hormone replacement plans and all are applied in a transdermal … Read more »

Genetic markers for testosterone and estrogen level regulation identified


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 6th, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutesPublic release date: 20-Jul-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Andrew Gould andrew.gould@pcmd.ac.uk 44-188-438-346 The Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry A research study led by the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Exeter, and Boston University School of Medicine, in collaboration with a global consortium, has identified genetic markers that influence a protein involved in regulating oestrogen and testosterone levels in the bloodstream. The results, published online in PLoS Genetics, also reveal that some of the genetic markers for this protein are near genes related to liver function, metabolism and type 2 diabetes, demonstrating an important … Read more »

Low Testosterone and Your Health – WebMD


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 5th, 2018

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 »

testosterone cypionate IM : Uses, Side Effects, Interactions …


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 5th, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutesNausea, vomiting, headache, skin color changes, increased/decreased sexual interest, oily skin, hair loss, and acne may occur. Pain and redness at the injection site may also occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects when it is used at normal doses. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: mental/mood … Read more »

testosterone cypionate intramuscular : Uses, Side Effects …


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 5th, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutesNausea, vomiting, headache, skin color changes, increased/decreased sexual interest, oily skin, hair loss, and acne may occur. Pain and redness at the injection site may also occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects when it is used at normal doses. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: mental/mood … Read more »