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Reading Time: < 1 minutePros And Cons of Testim This video is only regarding Testim, there are other versions of testosterone gel like Androgel but i do not have experience with them. The stuff i say is only in regards to Testim and my personal experiences with it. I thought this video could be helpful to anyone who is interested in doing the gel. It's a great alternative to the shots, but there are many downfalls to it also.From:iAmAGenderBenderViews:1662 6ratingsTime:05:22More inPeople Blogs Read the original post: Pros And Cons of Testim - Video … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteProject 47 XXY - Living with Klinefelter's Syndrome Hello, and welcome to Project 47XXY aiming to raise awareness about a condition known as Klinefelter's Syndrome or 47XXY. In October 2010 at the age of 31 years old I was diagnosed with this condition following fertility tests. The outcome is that like many others with this condition I am infertile and dealing with the day to day implications of this condition. Recently I have started to take hormone replacement therapy in the form of Testosterone gel (Tostran) and seeing a big improvement on my life which has inspired me … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minutePublished: 7:48PM Monday October 29, 2012 Source: ONE News Clinical trials will be undertaken in Australia to test the world's first female "Viagra", which experts say could boost the sex drive of one in three women. The product, Tefina, is a testosterone gel that researchers say could boost female sexual arousal and satisfaction. The gel is sprayed up the nose, where the testosterone is absorbed within minutes and the effects could be felt within hours. "Female sexual dysfunction is a real thing and we think up to 43% of women suffer some form of sexual dysfunction," said Dr Fiona Jane … Read more »

Reading Time: 4 minutesThough low-t is a problematic condition that affects millions of men nationwide, bio-identical testosterone therapy is a versatile treatment that can be administered in many ways. There's no reason to be ashamed of your lack of libido — andropause therapy is more straightforward than ever before! Among the most common forms of testosterone replacement are low-t shots, testosterone patches, andropause creams, and testosterone gels. Low-t gels are very popular because they are clean, comfortable to use, and they are highly effective. Three of the most common brands of testosterone gel are Fortesta, Axiron, and Androgel. What is Testosterone and What … Read more »

Reading Time: 4 minutesIt is often claimed that periorbital dark circles are caused by tiredness or working too hard or even just staying up late. While this can be true, the truth is that your genes play a considerable role here. So what exactly is happening when you get dark circles under or around your eyes? Simply put, periorbital dark circles are a result of the thin layer of skin below your eyes, showing the blood vessels and the blood they contain more clearly than anywhere else on your body. (For reference, this skin around your eyelids, called periorbital skin, is on average … Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutesGeneric Name: testosterone (tes-TAHS-ter-own) Brand Name: Natesto Replacing testosterone in adult men when the body does not make any testosterone or not enough testosterone (hypogonadism). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Testosterone gel is an androgen hormone. It works by replacing or supplementing the testosterone that is naturally made in the body. Contact your doctor or healthcare provider right away if any of these apply to you. Some medical conditions may interact with testosterone gel. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteStruggling to achieve that elusive female orgasm? Well, we might have found the nose gel for you. Yup, that's right, nose gel. It might not sound super sexy, but Tefina has been "successfully" trialled in a recent study and could soon be available on the market. The 'use as required' gel contains a low dose of testosterone, the male sex hormone, and researchers claim it produces no androgen-related side effects such as acne, facial and body hair growth or deepening of the voice. The spray is designed to help women with Female Orgasmic Disorder, which is characterised by the absence, … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesAbbVie, which this month walked away from a $55 billion deal to buy Dublin drugmaker Shire, on Friday reported quarterly revenue and earnings well above Wall Street expectations, fueled by soaring sales of its Humira arthritis drug. The Chicago drugmaker, which significantly boosted its full-year earnings forecast, said it earned $506 million, or 31 cents per share, in the third quarter. That compared with $964 million, or 60 cents per share, in the year-earlier period. Company sales rose 7.8 percent to $5.02 billion, topping the average analyst estimate of $4.83 billion, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. Excluding special items, AbbVie … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe latest data suggests men should tread carefully when it comes to taking testosterone Research from scientists at University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) shows that the risk for heart attack doubles after starting testosterone therapy for men under age 65 who also have ahistoryof heart disease.The new study,published in the medical journalPLOS ONE, confirmed prior research that revealed the same increased risk for men over 65. The heightened risk emerged from an analysis of the medical records of 55,593 men prescribed the hormone for medical reasons including low testosterone levels and sexual dysfunction. Popular drugs to treat erectile dysfunction, … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesBy LINDA A. JOHNSON Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. -- Drugmaker AbbVie said Monday that its new, all-pill hepatitis C combo treatment has been approved for patients in the 28 European Union member countries. The company said the European Commission granted marketing authorization for the combination of Viekirax and Exviera. Viekirax itself is a combination pill containing antiviral drugs ombitasvir, paritaprevir and ritonavir; Exviera is a single pill containing dasabuvir. It's already approved in EU nonmembers Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein, plus Canada and the U.S. In some countries, Viekirax and Exviera are sold separately, while in others, including the United … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesWhy men have more heart disease than premenopausal women has been unclear, but a new study shows that the sex hormones testosterone and estrogen alter cardiovascular risk factors in a way that raises a man's risk of heart disease. Results of the study will be presented Saturday at the Endocrine Society's 97th annual meeting in San Diego. Men have higher testosterone and lower estrogen levels than premenopausal women. Therefore, doctors have suspected that testosterone may promote cardiovascular disease or that estrogen may protect against it, or both, according to Elaine Yu, MD, MSc, the study's lead investigator and an assistant … Read more »

Reading Time: 5 minutesTestosterone gel has rapidly become one of the preferred forms of treatment in those suffering from low testosterone. This is an extremely popular form of testosterone therapy as there is no injection involved. A testosterone gel is simply rubbed onto the skin like lotion. While the ease of use provides a lot of desire, a testosterone gel does come with a downside compared to injectable testosterones in its bioavailability. However, for the treatment of low testosterone this issue can be eliminated so as long as the proper dose is applied. Testosterone gel first became popular in 2000 when Unimed Pharmaceuticals … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesSIDE EFFECTS Clinical Studies Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. In a controlled clinical study, 304 patients were treated with Testim 50 mg or 100 mg or placebo gel for up to 90 days. Two hundred-five (205) patients received Testim 50 mg or 100 mg daily and 99 patients received placebo. Subjects could be counted in both Testim treatment groups if they received … Read more »

Reading Time: 6 minutesTestim 1% (testosterone gel) delivers physiologic amounts of testosterone, producing circulating testosterone levels that approximate normal levels (e.g., 300 1000 ng/dL) seen in healthy men. Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone (DHT), endogenous androgens, are responsible for normal growth and development of the male sex organs and for maintenance of secondary sex characteristics. These effects include the growth and maturation of the prostate, seminal vesicles, penis, and scrotum; the development of male hair distribution, such as facial, pubic, chest, and axillary hair; laryngeal enlargement; vocal cord thickening; alterations in body musculature; and fat distribution. Male hypogonadism results from insufficient secretion of testosterone and … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesProduct Details Doctor's Testosterone Gel: If you've been looking for that certain edge in your libido, your sexual performance or in building a great physique, Doctors Testosterone Gel (4 oz.) by Fountain of Youth is the perfect product for you. Apply this high quality Topical Testosterone Cream replacement directly to the skin, and you'll benefit immediately from advanced NANO Liposome carriers transport the ingredients through the skin, to your bloodstream for hours and hours. This long-lasting effect is something most prescription medicines can't claim. Use Doctor's Testosterone Gel and you'll experience: * Increased lean muscle * Decreased body fat * … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesDon't look now, but the free ride is almost over for investors! For years the Federal Reserve has arguably been more accommodative than it has been at any other point in its long history. Over the last few years the Fed has targeted a federal funds rate of 0.25%, leading to record-low 30-year mortgage rates that have held below 5% for more than three years. Source: St. Louis Federal Reserve via Freddie Mac. The end result has been a robust rebound in the housing sector, improved personal and commercial demand for loans -- which, on the business side of things, … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteGENERIC NAME: testosterone gel BRAND NAME: Androgel DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Androgel is a gel containing testosterone. It is administered through the skin for treatment of low testosterone levels. It belongs to a class of drugs called androgens. Other testosterone replacement products include Androderm, Axiron, Testim, and Fortesta. Testosterone is the major male sex hormone responsible for the normal growth and development of the male sex organs and secondary sex characteristics. These effects include development of the prostate, penis, and scrotum; distribution of facial, pubic, chest and axillary hair; development of a deep voice and alterations in muscle mass and … Read more »