American Testosterone Clinic for Men

Reading Time: 2 minutes A 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. See a picture of the pituitary gland . Before puberty, the testosterone … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute TrueHoop has been investigating PEDs and the NBA all season. The next in a series: Thanks to Lance Armstrong, Bill Simmons and others, NBA fans are thinking about performance-enhancing drugs in new ways. And if the comments on ESPN.com or Twitter are any judge, the drug they're most concerned with is human growth hormone. When superhuman athletic performance is the topic, this seemingly magical new substance that they don't even test for in the NBA generally stars in the conversation. But talk to people with deep first-hand knowledge of doping and HGH takes a back seat to testosterone. It's a … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes Welcome! If you want to lose weight, gain muscle, increase energy levels or just generally look and feel healthier you've come to the right place. Here's where to start: Thanks for visiting! If youve been reading recently you know Ive been on a hormone kick recently. That sexy looking molecule to the right and the hormone du jour: testosterone. Testosterone is the principal anabolic and sex hormone in humans, responsible for sexual desire and function, muscular hypertrophy, densification of bones, and hair growth. Compared to females, males famously produce about ten times the amount of testosterone, but females are far … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute London, Feb 3 (IANS) Testosterone drives egocentricism at the cost of cooperating with others, consequently affecting group decisions, a study reveals. Collective problem solving can provide benefits over individual decisions as we are able to share our information and experiences, said a new study from Wellcome Trust's Centre for Neuroimaging at the University College London. Now researchers have shown that the testosterone has the opposite effect -- it makes people act less cooperative and more egocentric, the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B reported. Researcher Nick Wright and colleagues at the Centre for Neuroimaging carried out a series of … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes Public release date: 6-Mar-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Gina Digravio Gina.Digravio@bmc.org 617-638-8480 JAMA and Archives Journals CHICAGO Men receiving testosterone supplementation who also received a drug (dutasteride) commonly used to treat an enlarged prostate gland and which blocks the conversion of testosterone to its potent metabolite DHT did not experience a significant difference in changes in certain outcomes such as muscle mass, muscle strength, or sexual function compared to men who did not receive dutasteride, according to a study in the March 7 issue of JAMA. Steroid 5-reductase inhibitors, which block the conversion of testosterone to DHT, … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute Testosterone is a hormone produced by the testicles and is responsible for the proper development of male sexual characteristics. Testosterone is also important for maintaining muscle bulk, adequate levels of red blood cells, bone growth, a sense of well-being, and sexual function. Inadequate production of testosterone is not a common cause of erectile dysfunction; however, when ED does occur due to decreased testosterone production, testosterone replacement therapy may improve the problem. As a man ages, the amount of testosterone in his body gradually declines. This natural decline starts after age 30 and continues throughout life. Other causes of low testosterone … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute Boston, MA (PRWEB) December 12, 2013 Increasing numbers of men around the world are suffering from low testosterone levels at earlier ages than ever. In a new video from Diet Recommendations, their team of researchers discusses how testosterone levels in men are being negatively impacted through diet, lifestyle, and even environmental issues. The video mentions how men dealing with low testosterone levels tend to have lower energy levels, a lower libido, and how low testosterone can even cause issues with erectile dysfunction. There is hope for men that cannot afford testosterone replacement therapies to increase testosterone because once a person … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes The hormone testosterone has already been linked to promoting aggressive and risky behavior, but now it may have another side effect: that of truth serum. In a study of more than 90 men, scientists from the University of Bonn, Germany, found that subjects treated with a dose of testosterone before the study told fewer lies than those who received a placebo. "Testosterone has always been said to promote aggressive and risky behavior and posturing," says researcher and neuroscientist Bernard Weber. However, more recent studies indicate that it also fosters social behavior. Prior research has suggested that the hormone may actually … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes Health News of Wednesday, 25 September 2013 Source: Cory Couillard Testosterone plays an important role in keeping your mind sharp and your body healthy-from the heart to muscles and bones to erectile dysfunction (ED). If youre middle-aged, your bodys testosterone levels have already begun to decline. Testosterone is a hormone that is produced primarily in the testicles. It is essential in the development of masculine characteristics, muscle strength, fat distribution and sex drive. Testosterone peaks during adolescence and as you get older; your testosterone level gradually declines typically about 1 per cent a year. Researchers have found low testosterone contributes … Read more »