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Testosterone thought to cause ‘man flu’


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

Reading Time: < 1 minuteTestosterone thought to cause 'man flu' Men have a reputation for being sooks when it comes to winter colds and flu but researchers believe "man flu" really does exist and the culprit is testosterone. US and French scientists have found evidence that testosterone plays a key role in making men's immune responses more sluggish than women's. It has long been thought that women's immune systems are generally stronger and respond more quickly to infections and vaccinations than that of males, but the cause has been unknown. The new study blames testosterone for dampening the immune response, suggesting men with high … Read more »

Research and Markets: Global Testosterone Market 2012-2016: Generics will Lead to Price Wars


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

Reading Time: < 1 minuteDUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/9hw4xq/global) has announced the addition of the "Global Testosterone Market 2012-2016" report to their offering. Global Testosterone market to grow at a CAGR of 26.26 percent over the period 2012-2016. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing aging population across the globe. The Global Testosterone market has also been witnessing an increasing number of R&D activities that are focused on developing testosterone replacement therapies. However, the entry of generics could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. Further, the report states that one of the major challenges … Read more »

What is Hypogonadism – Symptoms and Treatment | Hormone …


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

Reading Time: 2 minutesMale hypogonadismis defined as the underproduction of sperm or testosterone, or both, by the testes (also called testicles). Starting at puberty, the pituitary gland releases luteinizing hormone (LH), which stimulates the testicles to produce testosterone, the hormone responsible for male physical characteristics. In the testicles, follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and LH also act together to stimulate the production of sperm. Diagnosis of male hypogonadism begins with a medical history and physical examination. Many possible symptoms and signs may suggest low testosterone, orandrogen deficiency, in adult men: Blood tests determine whether testosterone levels are in the normal range. This is generally … Read more »

A warning about taking testosterone


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

Reading Time: < 1 minute(WXYZ) - Consumer Reports has issues a serious warning about popular drug that more and more men are taking: testosterone. Drugmakers spent more than $100 million last year to promote prescription testosterone, everything from gels and patches to injections. Just two years ago, the industry was spending a fraction of thata mere $14 million dollars. Todays the ads appear to be working, as sales are soaring. Men worried about their sexual health are being bombarded by commercials promoting testosterone. But Consumer Reports' Dr. John Santa says that despite the fact that testosterone treatment sales topped $2 billion in 2012, most … Read more »

Testosterone makes males better at spatial navigation


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 4th, 2018

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWashington, Feb 20 (IANS) Male superiority over females in spatial navigation may just be a "side-effect" of testosterone, according to an analytical study. Previous studies have shown that women who take testosterone see an improvement in their spatial navigation skills, says Justin Rhodes, professor of psychology at the University of Illinois, who led the study. Some argue, for example, that males' slight, but significant, superiority in spatial navigation over females is probably "adaptive", meaning that during evolution, the trait gave males an advantage that led them to have more offspring than their peers, the journal Quarterly Review of Biology reports. … Read more »

Searching For Male Fountain of Youth? Go Exercise


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 4th, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutesTreatments purporting to offer "male rejuvenation" and combat the effects of aging have become popular in recent years, but such claims are not backed up by science, experts say. Men seeking such treatments often receive testosterone, sometimes in combination with other hormones such as including steroids and growth hormones. Advertisers claim the treatments increase strength and sex drive, and make patients feel younger. However, studies examining the effects these treatments are lacking, and there's little evidence to support their use in men who don't have hormone deficiencies, experts say. "There's really no scientific evidence that they will help a man … Read more »

Testosterone Cypionate And Its Use In Sports » I Click U Click …


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 4th, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutesTestosterone injections are the most widely practiced and value effective means of testosterone therapy. These injections are carried out in persons affected by low circulating testosterone ranges. Testosterone injections are secure and efficient, and they produce instant outcomes. They improve metabolic and mental actions in males. Testosterone injections are broadly resorted to by hypogonadal males. These injections are to be administrated once in each two to 3 weeks. The dosage is decided by your health condition, testosterone ranges and your physique's reaction to the remedy. To get essentially the most out of it, Testosterone Cypionate should be used regularly. Testosterone … Read more »

AndroGel testosterone gel New FDA Drug Approval | CenterWatch


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 4th, 2018

Reading Time: < 1 minuteHomeDrug InformationFDA Approved Drugs2000 Medical Areas: Endocrinology View By:YearCompanyConditionsTherapeutic AreasDrug Names The following drug information is obtained from various newswires, published medical journal articles, and medical conference presentations. Company: Unimed Pharmaceuticals Approval Status: Approved February 2000 Treatment Area: For replacement therapy in males for conditions associated with a deficiency or absence of endogenous testosterone AndroGel is a hydroalcoholic gel to be applied to the clean, dry skin of the shoulders, upper arms and/or abdomen. The gel is absorbed through the skin and delivers testosterone to the patient for approximately 24 hours. This product is indicated for men with primary hypogonadism … Read more »

Testosterone 6/16/13


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 4th, 2018

Reading Time: < 1 minuteMen worried about their sexual health are being bombarded by commercials promoting testosterone. "Lost your appetite for romance and your mood is on its way down? You might not just be getting older, you might have a treatable condition called low testosterone, or low-T." "You should know that Axiron is here - the only underarm treatment for low-T. That's right, the one you apply to the underarm." Consumer Reports' Dr. John Santa says - despite the fact sales of testosterone treatments topped two-billion dollars in 2012 - most men don't need it. "Even if you're worried about erectile dysfunction, treatment … Read more »

Testosterone in male songbirds may enhance desire to sing but not song quality


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 4th, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutesPUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 30-Dec-2013 Contact: Latarsha Gatlin lgatlin1@jhu.edu 443-997-9909 Johns Hopkins University For the male canary, the ability to sing a pitch-perfect song is critical to wooing female canaries. As the seasons change, so does song quality and frequency. The hormone testosterone plays a role in this changing song behavior. Researchers at The Johns Hopkins University have found that introducing testosterone in select areas of a male canary's brain can affect its ability to successfully attract and mate with a female through birdsong. They also found that enhancing song activity based on testosterone in one brain area can change the … Read more »

Building a Long Term Nest Egg for your future


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 3rd, 2018

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe ad wasnt exactly subtle: Genius Asian Egg Donor Needed Above Average Compensation. The author of the ad, which ran this past January in MITs student newspaper, left little to the imagination as to the ideal candidate. 21-year-old Chinese MIT student with A grade point average, near-perfect SA T score, several awards in high school and university, he wrote. She wants to be an egg donor in order to help bring a child into the world with the same special gifts she has. In an age where infertile couples can option the ovaries of healthy young women for a fee, … Read more »

Effect of Testosterone Supplementation With and Without a Dual 5{alpha}-Reductase Inhibitor on Fat-Free Mass in Men …


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 3rd, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutesContext Steroid 5-reductase inhibitors are used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia and androgenic alopecia, but the role of 5-dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in mediating testosterone's effects on muscle, sexual function, erythropoiesis, and other androgen-dependent processes remains poorly understood. Objective To determine whether testosterone's effects on muscle mass, strength, sexual function, hematocrit level, prostate volume, sebum production, and lipid levels are attenuated when its conversion to DHT is blocked by dutasteride (an inhibitor of 5-reductase type 1 and 2). Design, Setting, and Patients The 5-Reductase Trial was a randomized controlled trial of healthy men aged 18 to 50 years comparing placebo plus testosterone … Read more »

DailyMed – ANDROGEL- testosterone gel


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 3rd, 2018

Reading Time: < 1 minuteMedication Guide ANDROGEL (AN DROW JEL) CIII (testosterone gel) 1% Read this Medication Guide that comes with ANDROGEL 1% before you start taking it and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This Medication Guide does not take the place of talking to your healthcare provider about your medical condition or your treatment. What is the most important information I should know about ANDROGEL 1%? Signs and symptoms of early puberty in a child may include: Stop using ANDROGEL 1% and call your healthcare provider right away if you see any signs and symptoms in a … Read more »

Testosterone replacement is "fountain of youth" for men


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on January 3rd, 2018

Reading Time: < 1 minuteINDIANAPOLIS - Several men claim to have found the "fountain of youth," but others say they're not too sure. The before and after pictures certainly are convincing. "I started at 245 pounds last October and now I am 185 pounds," said Frank Miller. Beyond the looks and weight loss, 35-year-old Frank Miller simply feels younger. "I do feel I am the person I was at 18 years old," he said. "I look great. I feel great and, you know, I am more active. I got more energy." Frank says the transformation started the day after he started testosterone replacement therapy, … Read more »

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 »