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Testosterone makes male canaries sing more, but not better


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 7th, 2017

Reading Time: < 1 minuteDec. 30 (UPI) -- Testosterone introduced to specific regions of the male canary's brain affects the frequency and quality of songs, which are used to attract females. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University divided the 20 male canaries into three groups. One group was given testosterone injections in one specific area of the brain -- the medial preoptic nucleus, or POM, which affects sexual motivation. The second group was given testosterone that acted throughout the brain and the third group was given no testosterone. The birds that received targeted testosterone sang at a higher rate, but some sang very poorly, and … Read more »

Testosterone Information from Drugs.com


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 7th, 2017

Reading Time: < 1 minuteGeneric Name: testosterone injection (tes TOS ter one) Brand Names: Andro LA 200, Delatestryl, Depandro 100, Depo-Testosterone, Testosterone Cypionate, Testosterone Enanthate Testosterone is a sex hormone that is produced in male testicles. Testosterone is also produced in small amounts in woman's ovaries and adrenal system. Testosterone is used in men and boys to treat conditions caused by a lack of this hormone, such as delayed puberty, impotence, or other hormonal imbalances. It is also used in women to treat breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. Before receiving this medication, tell your doctor if you have … Read more »

Testosterone Official FDA information, side effects and uses.


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 7th, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutesTestosterone Description Testosterone Cypionate Injection, for intramuscular injection, contains Testosterone cypionate which is the oil-soluble 17 (beta)- cyclopentylpropionate ester of the androgenic hormone Testosterone. Testosterone cypionate is a white or creamy white crystalline powder, odorless or nearly so and stable in air. It is insoluble in water, freely soluble in alcohol, chloroform, dioxane, ether, and soluble in vegetable oils. The chemical name for Testosterone cypionate is androst-4-en-3-one,17-(3-cyclopentyl-1- oxopropoxy)-, (17)-. Its molecular formula is C27H40O3, and the molecular weight 412.61. The structural formula is represented below: Testosterone Cypionate Injection is available as 200 mg/mL Testosterone cypionate. Endogenous androgens are responsible for … Read more »

Does Working Out Lift Men's Testosterone Levels?


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 7th, 2017

Reading Time: < 1 minuteBy Eric Metcalf, MPH WebMD Feature If youre a man with low testosterone, exercise may help. Doctors and fitness professionals still have a lot to learn about exercise and its effects on testosterone. Several factors besides your workout are involved. But one thing is clear: You need to make exercise a habit in order to get the benefits. After exercise, testosterone levels rise -- but not for long. "Sometimes its 15 minutes after exercise that testosterone is elevated. Sometimes it can be up to an hour, says Todd Schroeder, PhD, who studies exercise and hormones in older men at the … Read more »

Testosterone dips in dads who sleep beside their kids


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 7th, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutesMoms bodies arent the only ones that change after childbirth: Testosterone dips in fathers who sleep next to their children, say researchers who want us to reconsider dutiful dads as deeply ancestral and masculine. We didnt realize they werent masculine? University of Notre Dame researchers looked at a longitudinal study that followed men in the Phillipine province of Cebu since 1983 when they were just a year old. In 2009, scientists had measured the testosterone levels in 362 of these men, who were now new fathers. They found that fathers who co-slept with their kids showed significantly lower levels of … Read more »

Is it Low T | Signs, Symptoms, and what you can do about Low T


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 7th, 2017

Reading Time: < 1 minuteStop living in the shadows. Low testosterone, or Low T, can be caused by a medical condition called hypogonadism (hi-po-go-na-dizm) and can cause symptoms such as: reduced sex drive, reduced energy, and sexual dysfunction, among others. Its estimated to affect millions of men in the U.S. If you feel youre experiencing the signs and/or symptoms of Low T, talk to your doctor to learn more about all the signs and symptoms of Low T and see if you should be tested. Low T can cause low libido (decreased sex drive), which is a lack of desire for sex that may … Read more »

Women can 'sniff out' competition


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 7th, 2017

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWashington, Sept. 25 (ANI): Just a trace of smell of a woman, close to ovulation, can stimulate another ladies' testosterone levels, along with her desire to compete. Lead author Jon Maner, a Florida State University psychologist, told Discovery News that it could be speculated that women exposed to scent of ovulation may become more antagonistic or competitive. Maner and co-author James McNulty measured at the levels of testosterone of women before and after they had taken a whiff of t-shirts previously worn by other women aged 18-21. The latter group had worn the clothing when they were at high fertility … Read more »

TGen Study Role Testosterone May Play in Triple Negative Breast Cancer


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 6th, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutesThursday, March 22, 2012 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. Could blocking a testosterone receptor lead to a new way to treat an aggressive form of breast cancer? That's a question researchers at Mayo Clinic in Arizona and the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) are exploring. Preliminary results of a Mayo Clinic TGen collaborative study shows the testosterone receptor may be a potential target to attack in treating triple negative breast cancer (TNBC). VIDEO ALERT: Click here to watch Dr. Barbara Pockaj explain the study. Lead researcher Barbara Pockaj, M.D., a surgical oncologist at Mayo Clinic in Arizona will present the results of the … Read more »

Testosterone Cream – Anabolic Steroids – Steroid .com


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 6th, 2017

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 »

WebMD: Erectile Dysfunction: Testosterone Replacement Therapy


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 6th, 2017

Reading Time: < 1 minuteTestosterone 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 »

Testosterone Does Not Necessarily Wane With Age


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 6th, 2017

Reading Time: < 1 minuteFeatured Article Main Category: Men's Health Also Included In: Seniors / Aging;Depression;Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness Article Date: 25 Jun 2012 - 3:00 PDT Current ratings for: 'Testosterone Does Not Necessarily Wane With Age' 3.25 (4 votes) 5 (1 votes) In men, the hormone testosterone is made in the testicles and controls the development of their sexual characteristics. It influences wellbeing, sexual function and fertility and also helps maintain a healthy body composition, develop muscle bulk, sufficient levels of red blood cells, and protect bone density. Study co-author Dr Gary Wittert, professor of medicine at the University of Adelaide, … Read more »

High-testosterone competitors more likely to choose red


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 6th, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutesPublic release date: 16-May-2013 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Anna Mikulak amikulak@psychologicalscience.org 202-293-9300 Association for Psychological Science Why do so many sports players and athletes choose to wear the color red when they compete? A new study to be published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, suggests that it may have to do with their testosterone levels. The new study, conducted by psychological scientist Daniel Farrelly of the University of Sunderland and colleagues, demonstrated that males who chose red as their color in a competitive task had higher testosterone levels than other males … Read more »

Male menopause: Myth or reality? – Mayo Clinic


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 6th, 2017

Reading Time: < 1 minuteRecognizing low testosterone levels A blood test is the only way to diagnose a low testosterone level or a reduction in the bioavailability of testosterone. Some men have a lower than normal testosterone level without signs or symptoms. In this case, no treatment is needed. For others, low testosterone might cause: However, some of these signs and symptoms can be caused by underlying factors other than low testosterone, including medication side effects, thyroid problems, depression and excessive alcohol use. There are also conditions, such as obstructive sleep apnea, that might affect testosterone levels. Once these conditions are identified and treated, … Read more »

Multicenter study confirms low testosterone in 84 percent of lung cancer patients taking crizotinib


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 6th, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutesPublic release date: 16-Apr-2013 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Garth Sundem garth.sundem@ucdenver.edu University of Colorado Denver A previous study by the University of Colorado Cancer Center reported the common side effect of low testosterone in men treated with the recently approved lung cancer agent, crizotinib. A new study published this week in the journal Cancer confirms this finding in a multi-national sample, details the mechanism of reduced testosterone, and provides promising preliminary evidence that widely available hormone replacement therapies can alleviate this side effect in many patients. "This was a wonderful collaboration between multiple centers confirming a side … Read more »

Men's testosterone soars when their team wins, similar to war


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 5th, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutesMen's testosterone soars when winning against competitors, not friends. A huge sign in Time Square honors the New York Giants football team the day after they won the Superbowl on February 6, 2012 in New York City. UPI/Monika Graff License photo COLUMBIA, Mo., May 18 (UPI) -- Male testosterone levels increase when victorious in competition against rivals, but not friends, U.S. researchers say. "One interesting thing about humans is that we are the only animal that competes in teams," Mark Flinn, professor of anthropology at the University of Missouri, said in a statement. "Our hormonal reactions while competing are part … Read more »

Discovery Health "Andropause: Dealing With Male Menopause"


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 5th, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutesMost people know that women experience menopause, but did you know that some men go through a kind of male menopause? For men who believe they are going through the proverbial midlife crisis, some doctors and researchers say you may actually be experiencing a form of male menopause called "andropause." Shocking as it may be to some men, male menopause, or andropause, is becoming more widely recognized and accepted by physicians for the changes many middle-aged men experience from energy loss to depression to loss of libido to sexual dysfunction. And some clinicians are recommending that certain men experiencing these … Read more »

Low Sex Drive? Men's Age-Related Changes May Have Surprising Cause


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 5th, 2017

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Hypogonadism: Types, Causes, & Symptoms Healthline


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 5th, 2017

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhat is Hypogonadism? Hypogonadism occurs when your sex glands produce little or no sex hormones. The sex glands, also called gonads, are the testes in men and the ovaries in women. Sex hormones help control sex characteristics, such as breast and testicle development, and pubic hair growth. Sex hormones also play a role in menstrual cycles and sperm production. Hypogonadism may also be called gonad deficiency. In males, it may be called low serum testosterone or andropause. Most cases of this disorder can be successfully treated. 9 Warning Signs of Low Testosterone There are two types of hypogonadism: primary and … Read more »

Cannon: It’s official: Testosterone can kill you


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 5th, 2017

Reading Time: < 1 minuteDid you hear about the latest research that says women like me die sooner than women not like me? And by "like me" I mean women who have only sons? Thats right. Hey, thanks for the happy 411, Samuli Helle of the University of Turku in Finland! Helle and his team of crack research assistants posit several theories to explain their recent discovery. One of them involves testosterone. Apparently women who are pregnant with boys have more of it floating around in their systems than women who are pregnant with girls. And, as we all know, testosterone can kill you. … Read more »

Stuart doctor his own star witness in steroid ring trial


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 4th, 2017

Reading Time: < 1 minuteTo hear Dr. Timothy Sigman tell it, increasing mens testosterone levels is the key to solving myriad health ills. High blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and other maladies have all been linked to low testosterone and by extension premature death, he told a federal jury last week. Articles from prestigious medical publications, such as the Journal of the American Heart Association and the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, have all reported such links, he testified. With each article he read, he said he became more and more passionate about the power of testosterone, anabolic steroids and human growth hormone. He … Read more »