American Testosterone Clinic for Men



Is Low Testosterone Dangerous to Your Health?


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 2nd, 2018

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 »

FDA Reassessing Testosterone Product Safety


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 2nd, 2018

Reading Time: < 1 minuteBy Marcus Johnson Products marketed at middle aged western men looking to increase their energy levels, strength, and libidos have surged in recent years. Many of these products include testosterone therapy. Since 2010, there have been multiple studies on testosterone treatment, and there have been enough negative effects to prompt the FDA to start the reassessment process on drugs that use testosterone. Some of the negative effects of testosterone treatments in studies have been alarming, such as a Boston study which found that, while men taking the hormone were stronger, they were also up to five times as likely to … Read more »

Male hypogonadism Tests and diagnosis – Mayo Clinic


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 2nd, 2018

Reading Time: < 1 minuteYour doctor will conduct a physical exam during which he or she will note whether your sexual development, such as your pubic hair, muscle mass and size of your testes, is consistent with your age. Your doctor may test your blood level of testosterone if you have any of the signs or symptoms of hypogonadism. Early detection in boys can help prevent problems from delayed puberty. Early diagnosis and treatment in men offer better protection against osteoporosis and other related conditions. Doctors base a diagnosis of hypogonadism on symptoms and results of blood tests that measure testosterone levels. Because testosterone … Read more »

Today in Research: Testosterone's Negative Effects; Diet Soda Death


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 2nd, 2018

Reading Time: < 1 minuteDiscovered: Nuclear accidents aren't so bad; diet soda is unhealthy; why men are such jerks; a new, old crocodile; college ruins marriageability. Diet soda is unhealthy. Please, please don't take away diet soda from us, science. Last week it was caffeine and now we can't even enjoy a mid-afternoon Diet Coke break without imagining heart attacks and hospital beds. Looking at 2,564 drinkers of calorie-free soda, researchers found cola addicts were 43 percent more likely to suffer a vascular event than those who abstained. Boo. Of course calorie-free, caffeinated, fizzy deliciousness kills us. Of course. [Journal of General Internal Medicine] … Read more »

Testosterone Linked to Weight Loss in Obese Men


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 2nd, 2018

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhen Levels Were Low, Testosterone Replacement Led to Lost Weight, Smaller Waists May 9, 2012 -- Testosterone replacement may promote weight loss in obese older men who have low levels of the male sex hormone, a new study shows. But before men try to lose weight by bumping up their testosterone, experts agree that more studies are needed to show that the treatment is both safe and effective. Researchers followed a group of mostly older, overweight men receiving injections of the hormone for up to five years to treat erectile dysfunction and other symptoms associated with low testosterone. Their findings … Read more »

World's 1st test to analyse testosterone-diabetes link underway in Australia


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 2nd, 2018

Reading Time: < 1 minuteMelbourne, January 24 (ANI) The world's first study to test whether testosterone injections could help prevent type-2 diabetes in men will start in Australia this year. Up to 1500 men across four Australian states will enrol in the Weight Watchers program and be given regular injections of either testosterone or a placebo. According to lead investigator Professor Gary Wittert from the University of Adelaide, men aged 50 to 74 who are at risk of developing diabetes are currently being sought for the two-year study. He said it was the first time such a study had been conducted anywhere in the … Read more »

Trimel Pharmaceuticals Corporation to Report Third Quarter 2012 Results and Host a Conference Call to Update Investors


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 2nd, 2018

Reading Time: < 1 minuteTORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Oct 29, 2012) - Trimel Pharmaceuticals Corporation (TRL.TO) (the "Company" or "Trimel") will report on the third quarter financial results for the Company and its subsidiaries for the period ended September 30, 2012 on Wednesday, November 7, 2012after the market closes. Management of the Company will host a conference call to discuss these results and update investors on the status of its business on Thursday, November 8, 2012, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. Presenting from Trimel will be Bruce Brydon, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Tom Rossi, President and Chief Operating Officer and … Read more »

All about testosterone and sexuality in men


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

Reading Time: < 1 minuteAll about testosterone and sexuality in men. TESTOSTERONE is a hormone produced naturally in the body. In men, it comes mainly from the testis. The adrenal glands also produce small amounts of testosterone. Many do not know this but testosterone is not exclusively a male hormone. Testosterone is also produced in women, mainly in the ovaries, but the amount of testosterone is much lower as compared to men. Testosterone causes increased muscle bulk as well as the growth of bones. In men, it helps in the development of male sex organs (penis and prostate). The deepening of the voice in … Read more »

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


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

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 »

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


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

Reading Time: 2 minutesTORONTO, 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 minuteMike 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 minuteshealth 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 minutesPUBLIC 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 minuteEditor'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 minuteName 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 minuteThis 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 minuteDana 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 minutesWashington, 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 minutesChicago, 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 »