American Testosterone Clinic for Men

Reading Time: 2 minutesNOW AVAILABLE: PROGENE AT-HOME TESTOSTERONE TEST KIT. Finally, men across the country can easily and painlessly measure their testosterone levels with Progene's, convenient and cost effective, At-Home Testosterone Test Kit. Cincinnati, OH (PRWEB) November 08, 2012 Additionally, it is estimated that 1 in 4 men over 30 has low testosterone. The new Progene At-Home Testosterone Test Kit allows men to find out in the convenience and privacy of home. No blood, no needles. Just a simple saliva test- the preferred, reliable method of measuring male hormonal health. Testosterone is a key sex hormone that controls the development and maintenance of … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesNatural testosterone boosters are now reviewed online by WeightLossSuccessPlan.com. These natural enhancements for the male hormone system could help men regain lost testosterone that could lead to increased energy. The WeightLossSuccessPlan.com team has reviewed and now refer this product. Miami, Florida (PRWEB) November 08, 2012 Men that become tired easily, lose intimacy and gain weight could suffer from low testosterone levels according to research. Most men that are between the ages of 35 and 60 will experience a natural reduction in testosterone levels each year. While the course of aging is natural, low testosterone can now be controlled using a … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteby JIM BERGAMO / KVUE News and photojournalist JOHN GUSKY kvue.com Posted on October 16, 2012 at 6:26 PM Updated today at 7:21 PM AUSTIN -- Just as in women, men are finding out low hormone levels can negatively affect physical stamina and can result in mood swings.Also doctors have found low hormone levels can negatively affect those men trying to have children. Andy Compton of Cedar Park would often work out -- hard -- to help relieve the stress of his job.He says despite tough workouts and a strict diet, he kept gaining weight.It was just one of the … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteTUESDAY, Oct. 16 (HealthDay News) -- Testosterone, commonly thought of as the male sex hormone, seems to promote honesty, a new study suggests. Testosterone also is naturally found in women but at lower levels than in men, and is typically associated with macho attributes such as aggression and risky behavior. However, recent research indicates that the hormone also encourages social behavior. In the new study, German researchers led by Dr. Matthias Wibral of the University of Bonn department of economics applied a testosterone gel to the skin of 46 men to boost their levels of the hormone and an inactive … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteCorrespondent It may not be the elixir of lost youth, but getting treated for low testosterone levels might be the next best thing. Once you are under treatment, your energy will improve, your lean body mass will improve and if erectile dysfunction is from testosterone, then that should improve as well, said Dr. Sonya Khan, an endocrinologist with Christus St. John Hospital. Testosterone is a hormone that has a multitude of uses over a males life. Its released by the testes and its used to stimulate growth when kids are young and to help their bones grow, Khan said. Then … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesInShapeMD in Alpharetta, GA promotes testosterone therapy (BHRT) for both men and women 35 and older with free testosterone testing. Franchise of comprehensive wellness clinics rolls out hormone restoration to InShapeMD locations nationwide. Alpharetta, GA (PRWEB) October 09, 2012 The free testosterone testing simply requires those interested to schedule an appointment and come into the Alpharetta location (there are currently 5 other InShapeMD locations in the Atlanta metro area) to complete the appropriate paperwork. Upon completion of all forms prospective patients will spend some time with a wellness consultant to review current symptoms and medical history. Based on the consultation, … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute(CNN) Obese teenage boys are at risk for more than diabetes and heart disease, a new study has found. They also have alarmingly low levels of testosterone -- between 40 to 50 percent less than males of the same age with a normal body mass index. The study, published this week in the journal Clinical Endocrinology, investigated the effect of obesity on testosterone levels in young males. It has its origins in earlier research, which showed that type II diabetes and obesity in older men are linked to a high rate (25-33 percent) of hypogonadism, or low testosterone levels. According … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesNEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --While there is some skepticism about male menopause there is no question that age-related changes in men impact testosterone level. Between pharmaceutical marketing and our sometimes-carefree trust in prescription medicine, a drastically climbing number of men are turning to androgen therapy for prostate cancer. Prostate cancer treatment expert and leading robotic prostatectomy SMART surgeon, Dr. David Samadi, urges men and their physicians to use hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with caution. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120917/NY75460 ) "Increased risk of prostate cancer is a very possible long-term side effect of testosterone replacement therapy," he says. "It concerns me … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteSep 19, 2012 5:31pm How do I know if I need testosterone?If you are a man who feels your energy and sex drive have decreased, have your doctor do a blood test to see if your testosterone is low. Testosterone should only be used with a clinical indication, meaning clinical signs and low lab values, Dr. Ryan Terlecki, assistant professor of urology at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, told ABC News. Dr. Michael OLeary, a senior urologic surgeon at Brigham and Womens Hospital, said many of his patients request testosterone. The questions patients ask are the ones they see on … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesJohn Isaac Hudelson had pleaded guilty June 1 to two charges contained in an April 2 indictment issued by a federal grand jury in Tulsa. Hudelson, 23, also admitted possessing controlled substances while intending to manufacture anabolic steroids. He stated in his plea agreement that he possessed 1,697 grams of materials, including testosterone in powder form, and 889 milliliters of other substances, including testosterone in liquid form. Assistant U.S. Attorney Janet Reincke told the court in June that on Jan. 3, a package containing about 1 kilogram of testosterone was detected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials in San … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesABBOTT PARK, Ill., Aug. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Abbott (ABT)announced today CE Marking (Conformite Europeenne) for a testosterone assay with improved sensitivity and clinical utility. With a simple blood test, the ARCHITECT 2nd Generation Testosterone Assay can accurately measure the wide range of testosterone levels seen in a number of different patient populations and clinical settings. Testosterone assays play an important role in the diagnosis and management of many medical conditions in men, women, and children. However, published studies have shown that many currently available testosterone assays are not sensitive enough to measure low levels of testosterone. This limits the clinical … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesDAVIS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Simplify and improve your clinical laboratory with single-step, direct ELISA measurement of Free Testosterone from Gold Standard Diagnostics (GSD). Compared to indirect, multi-step testing algorithms, GSDs FDA Cleared Free Testosterone products save laboratories time and money while reducing the possibility of errors. The ability to directly measure Free Testosterone eliminates the complication of taking multiple indirect measurements and calculating Free Testosterone through an algorithm. Diagnostic technologies have inherent limitations in terms of both precision and accuracy. Combining multiple procedures exacerbates these limitations and increases both the cost and opportunity for errors. Develop the complete picture with Total … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteBioSante Pharmaceuticals, (NASDAQ: BPAX) announced today that the independent Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) has completed the ninth unblinded review of the LibiGel Phase III cardiovascular events and breast cancer safety study. The independent DMC has recommended that the LibiGel safety study should continue as per the FDA-agreed protocol, without modifications. LibiGel (testosterone gel) is in development for the treatment of female sexual dysfunction (FSD), specifically, hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) in menopausal women. The objective of the safety study is to show the relative safety of testosterone compared to placebo in the number of cardiovascular (CV) events, as well as … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesAxironis the only approved testosterone replacement therapy with innovative application device TORONTO, May 14, 2012 /CNW/ - Axiron (testosterone topical solution, 2%) has been approved by Health Canada for testosterone replacement therapy in men for conditions associated with a deficiency or absence of endogenous testosterone (hypogonadism). Axiron is a first-of-its-kind. It is a topical, alcohol-based testosterone solution applied to the underarm once daily using a metered dose applicator that avoids contact with the hands. The recommended starting dose is 60 mg once daily, preferably applied at the same time each morning.1 "The approval of Axiron signals valuable innovation in the … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteDoping has a variety of effects and consequences. Lance Armstrong is facing losing all of his cycling accomplishments, pitcher Bartolo Colon is serving a 50 game suspension and former pro wrestler Chris Benoit was found to have extreme amounts of testosterone in his body during autopsy. These are only a very small fraction of professional athletes that have been found guilty of, accused of or have admitted to doping. It is important for athletes to understand exactly what doping is and what the potential consequences are. Testosterone Notable Athletes Who Tested Positive: Melky Cabrera, Ryan Braun, Kelli White and Bill … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesNEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --New research finds older men with higher levels of free testosterone have an increased risk of prostate cancer. Australian researchers spent a decade exploring the testosterone-prostate cancer connection by comparing natural testosterone levels of men in their 70s and 80s, those with prostate cancer and without. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120807/NY53583 ) "Men with late-onset prostate cancer had higher levels of testosterone," said Mount Sinai prostate cancer robotic surgeon, Dr. David Samadi. "The increased risk was seen in men with naturally high testosterone levels, as well as those taking testosterone hormone replacement therapy." The knowledge of testosterone's … Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutesTraders on Wall Street are always looking to get an edge and pull ahead, especially in this catch-a-falling knife market. The latest secret weapon isn't some complex trade or computer algorithm, it's something more primal - testosterone. Testosterone has been blamed for many a bar fight but for some aging traders and executives - and aging on Wall Street means 30 and up - who feel these young kids breathing down their necks and the economic screws tightening, say boosting their testosterone levels has helped them get their edge back. Testosterone levels in men tend to be anywhere from 150 … Read more »