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Low Testosterone (Low-T) Normal Levels, Hypogonadism, Symptoms …


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 1st, 2018

Reading Time: < 1 minute Low 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 »

Trimel Submits New Drug Application for CompleoTRT(TM) to FDA


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 1st, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Apr 30, 2013) - Trimel Pharmaceuticals Corporation (TRL.TO) (the "Company" or "Trimel") proudly announced today that the Company has submitted a New Drug Application ("NDA") to the United States Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") for approval of its bioadhesive intranasal gel testosterone product, indicated for the treatment of testosterone deficiency in men ("CompleoTRT"). The CompleoTRT NDA is supported by efficacy and safety results from 306 patients who participated in the pivotal Phase III study. "This NDA filing is an important achievement for Trimel," said Tom Rossi, President and Chief Executive Officer of Trimel. "If approved, CompleoTRT will … Read more »

Testosterone Gel Treatment of Gynecomastia | eHow


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 1st, 2018

Reading Time: < 1 minute Mike Parker Mike Parker is a full-time writer, publisher and independent businessman. His background includes a career as an investments broker with such NYSE member firms as Edward Jones & Company, AG Edwards & Sons and Dean Witter. He helped launch DiscoverCard as one of the company's first merchant sales reps. Gynecomastia is a relatively common condition that causes abnormal breast enlargement in males. It has been estimated that up to 30 percent of young men will experience this condition. The condition frequently presents during puberty and typically disappears on its own within a few months. Cases where real breast … Read more »

Andropause – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Diagnosis – Men’s Health …


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 31st, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutes (Low Testosterone, Male Menopause, Manopause, Testosterone Deficiency) The 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 … Read more »

Testosterone Injections for Men | eHow – eHow | How to Videos …


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 31st, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutes health section Health Topics A-Z Healthy Living Featured Conditions eHow Now eHow Health Conditions & Treatments Hormone Issues Testosterone Injections for Men James 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. Doctors administer injections of synthetic versions of the natural hormone testosterone to … Read more »

Testosterone production study challenges 25-year-old scientific dogma


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 31st, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutes PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 30-Oct-2013 Contact: Jenni Glenn Gingery jgingery@endocrine.org 301-941-0240 The Endocrine Society Chevy Chase, MDNew research refutes the scientific community's long-held belief that the body needs a specific protein to produce steroid hormones like testosterone, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's journal Endocrinology. Steroid hormones trigger changes in the body's cells that are crucial for a variety of life-sustaining functions, including reproduction and stress response. Researchers want to understand exactly how the body produces these hormones in order to develop better treatments for steroid hormone disorders such as hypogonadism and congenital adrenal hyperplasia, … Read more »

Low Testosterone Levels Eliminated By New Hormone


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 31st, 2017

Reading Time: < 1 minute Editor's Choice Academic Journal Main Category: Men's Health Also Included In: Endocrinology Article Date: 02 Jan 2013 - 11:00 PST Current ratings for: Low Testosterone Levels Eliminated By New Hormone 3.5 (4 votes) 5 (2 votes) After being given a hormone known as kisspeptin, a group of scientists from the University of Edinburgh discovered that men's testosterone levels can increase. The hormone was found in the city of Hershey, Pennsylvania, famous for chocolate, therefore, it was named after the infamous Hershey's chocolate kiss. The study was published in the journal Clinical Endocrinology and funded by the Medical Research Council. Based … Read more »

Pill for low testosterone in men heads for phase II clinical trials


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 31st, 2017

Reading Time: < 1 minute Name of Company: TesoRx Pharma Industry: Pharmaceuticals City, State: Menlo Park, California Money Raised: $5.9 million of a $6.6 million offering, according to a SEC filing. The company raised an undisclosed Series A in 2010. How will it be used: TesoRx held its first pre-IND meeting with the FDA in March 2011 and recently completed Phase I trials. Its now headed for phase II trials, according to a company rep. Investors: undisclosed Management team: CEO/co-founder TR Thirucote was vice president of pharmaceutical sciences at Roxro Pharma, which developed a nasal spray for use in post operative pain treatment and was … Read more »

Consumer Report: Oversold Testosterone Treatments


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 31st, 2017

Reading Time: < 1 minute This photo provided by Eli Lilly & Co. shows the drug Axiron. (AP Photo/Eli Lilly & Co.) Two years ago drugmakers spent 14-million dollars promoting prescription testosterone. Last year they spent 100-million dollars. And sales are soaring, topping two billion dollars in 2012. But Consumer Reports says most men dont need testosterone treatments. Even if youre worried about erectile dysfunction, treatment with testosterone usually isnt the answer. Erectile dysfunction almost always stems from other problems: reduced blood flow, emotional problems, or a drug side effect. And using testosterone treatments, which can cost $400 a month or more, has serious risks. … Read more »

How Long Does it Take for Testosterone Replacement Therapy to …


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 30th, 2017

Reading Time: < 1 minute Dana Severson Dana Severson has been copywriting since mid-2005, providing marketing collateral for businesses in the Midwest. Prior to this, Severson worked in marketing as a manager of business development, developing targeted marketing campaigns for Big G, Betty Crocker and Pillsbury, among others. His work can be seen on Beneath the Brand, Digital Pivot and On Marketing. How Long Does it Take for Testosterone Replacement Therapy to Work? ... How Long Does it Take for Testosterone ... Testosterone injections... How Long Should I Take Testosterone Suspension?. ... How Long Does it Take for Testosterone Replacement Therapy to Work? Long-Term Side … Read more »

Boosting testosterone ups generosity only in the absence of social threats


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 30th, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutes Washington, Oct. 1 (ANI): Increase in testosterone can promote generosity, but only when there is no threat of competition, a new study has suggested. Lead researcher Maarten Boksem of Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM) in the Netherlands, said that they hypothesized that testosterone could perhaps also lead to prosocial behaviour if such behaviour would be beneficial for maintaining or obtaining social status. To test this hypothesis, the researchers had 54 female volunteers ingest a liquid solution several hours before participating in an investing game - some volunteers received a placebo solution, while others received a solution with added … Read more »

Sudden decline in testosterone may cause Parkinson's


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 30th, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutes Chicago, July 27 : The results of a new study by neurological researchers at Rush University Medical Center show that a sudden decrease of testosterone, the male sex hormone, may cause Parkinson's like symptoms in male mice. The findings were recently published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry. One of the major roadblocks for discovering drugs against Parkinson's disease is the unavailability of a reliable animal model for this disease. "While scientists use different toxins and a number of complex genetic approaches to model Parkinson's disease in mice, we have found that the sudden drop in the levels of testosterone … Read more »

What’s going around — low testosterone


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 30th, 2017

Reading Time: < 1 minute Testosterone is considered the male sex hormone, although women do require trace amounts. It is produced in the testicles or gonads and is responsible for masculine development, muscle building, and virility. Levels normally decline about one percent annually after age 30. Testosterone is the steroid banned in most sports because of its dramatic effect on muscle mass and performance. The potential for excessive use and abuse of testosterone supplements is significant. Nevertheless, a wave of new supplements have recently hit the market. Signs and Symptoms: Fatigue, depression, and low sex drive are common features of testosterone deficiency. What to do: … Read more »

Male Hormone Replacement | Low Testosterone Treatment


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 30th, 2017

Reading Time: 6 minutes Youve probably been hearing and reading more and more about Low Testosterone (also known as Male Menopause or Andropause). You may also be wondering if Low T has affected you. If so, you are not alone. Approximately 40% of men over the age of 45 have Low Testosterone. Bottom line if you have Low T, you need to take care of it. You can start by taking the following test, called the ADAM questionnaire (Androgen Deficiency in the Aging Male), to help determine if Low Testosterone is affecting you. If you answer Yes to question number 1 or 7, or … Read more »

Men taking long-acting chronic pain meds 5xs more likely to have low testosterone levels


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 30th, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutes Public release date: 31-Jan-2013 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Vincent Staupe vstaupe@golinharris.com 415-318-4386 Kaiser Permanente OAKLAND, Calif., January 31, 2013 Low testosterone levels occur five times more often among men who take long-acting instead of short-acting opioids for chronic pain, according to a new Kaiser Permanente study published in The Clinical Journal of 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 … Read more »

Why We Like Men Who Can Keep Their Cool


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 30th, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutes While we all have unique standards when it comes to dating men, there are somecharacteristics which seem to appear across all listsat least according to science. High onthe list, apparently, are strong, masculine features indicative of strongtestosterone levels. Strong testosterone levels, on the other hand, are said to be proof of amans ability to protect his mate as well as proof of a healthier immune system. Whether its a choice we make consciously or unconsciously, science has reason to believethat that this instinctive mating process is how humans, among other species, have beenable to thrive for thousands of years. And … Read more »

Is testosterone replacement therapy right for you? | Fox News


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 30th, 2017

Reading Time: 3 minutes By Dr. Kevin R. Campbell Recently, much has been written about testosterone and male hormone replacement therapies. Symptoms of low testosterone may include fatigue, loss of muscle mass and increased abdominal fat. Other symptoms may include depressed mood, decreased libido and sexual dysfunction. Testosterone replacement therapies have become increasingly popular and many physicians are beginning to offer age management therapies to a wider range of patients. Testosterone is a hormone essential to the development of male growth and masculine characteristics. Currently, testosterone products are FDA-approved only for use in men who lack or have low testosterone levels. Testosterone replacement can … Read more »

New study highlights the role of testosterone in longevity


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 30th, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutes In the industrialized world, women live at least five years longer, on average, than men. Scientists have attributed that difference to everything from healthier habits to hardier cells. Now, a study that analyzes the longevity of eunuchs, or castrated men, suggests that testosterone may play a part in shortening mens lives. The idea that testosterone, the male sex hormone, affects life span isnt new. Neutered dogs and other animals that have had their sources of testosterone removed often live longer than their intact counterparts. But studies on the connection between castration and longevity in humans are harder to come by, … Read more »

Poker pro bought testosterone on eBay


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 29th, 2017

Reading Time: < 1 minute A PROFESSIONAL poker player has faced court after he bought the drug testosterone off eBay. Corey John Anthony Kempson, 22, of Bridgeman Downs pleaded guilty in the Brisbane Magistrate's Court on Friday to possessing testosterone and cocaine. Police told the court they spoke to Kempson after noticing he had no rear numberplate on his car. On a separate occasion, they said they found him in possession of cocaine. Defence lawyer Adam Magill said his client is a professional poker player who bought the testosterone booster on the internet via eBay. He said Kempson didn't realise the the substance was illegal, … Read more »

Decline in testosterone level could trigger Parkinson's disease


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 29th, 2017

Reading Time: < 1 minute Washington, July 27 (ANI): A sudden decrease of testosterone, the male sex hormone, may cause Parkinson's like symptoms in male mice, a new study has found. One of the major roadblocks for discovering drugs against Parkinson's disease is the unavailability of a reliable animal model for this disease. "While scientists use different toxins and a number of complex genetic approaches to model Parkinson's disease in mice, we have found that the sudden drop in the levels of testosterone following castration is sufficient to cause persistent Parkinson's like pathology and symptoms in male mice," Dr. Kalipada Pahan, lead author of the … Read more »