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Reading Time: 2 minutesPublic release date: 16-Jun-2013 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Jenni Glenn Gingery jgingery@endocrine.org 301-941-0240 The Endocrine Society SAN FRANCISCO-- High doses of testosterone significantly improve sexual function among women who have had their uterus and ovaries surgically removed, a clinical study demonstrates. The results were presented Sunday at The Endocrine Society's 95th Annual Meeting in San Francisco. Surgical removal of the uterus, or hysterectomy, and the ovaries, which is called oophorectomy, is performed to treat various diseases, including cancer. Hysterectomy is also performed as an elective sterilization, usually among older women, and may be combined with oophorectomy if … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesPublic release date: 24-Sep-2013 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Jenni Glenn Gingery jgingery@endocrine.org 301-941-0240 The Endocrine Society Chevy Chase, MDMen who have low testosterone levels may have a slightly elevated risk of developing or dying from heart disease, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). Testosterone is a key male sex hormone that helps maintain sex drive, sperm production and bone health. Over time, low testosterone may contribute to an increase in body fat, loss of body hair and muscle bulk. "When we reviewed the existing … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteHealth Home>>>> Written by: Thane Burnett, QMI Agency Sep. 24, 2012 For castrated servants like Dae-Eui Yang, there was good news along with the obvious cruel idea. Researchers investigating why women live longer than men have suspected testosterone plays a role in the early burnout of most males -- so to test that theory, they looked at the lives of ancient eunuchs, including Yang. In a study published Monday in the journal Current Biology, officials in Korea dusted off the birth and death records of castrated Koreans over five centuries, and compared them with men who went through life without … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesA 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 minuteTrueHoop 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 minutesWelcome! 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 minuteLondon, 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 minutesPublic 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 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 »

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe 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 minutesHealth 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 »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteFeatured Article Academic Journal Main Category: Men's Health Also Included In: Cardiovascular / Cardiology;Heart Disease Article Date: 28 Sep 2013 - 0:00 PDT Current ratings for: Low testosterone in men linked to CVD risk 4.5 (2 votes) Men with low testosterone levels may be at higher risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a study review published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. Testosterone is a male sex hormone, important for maintaining sperm production, sex drive and bone health. Low testosterone levels have been found to cause increases in body fat, as well as loss of muscle bulk and … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesHands are keys to the past, even if there isn't much past to tell. A glance at a boy's digit ratio — the relative length of index to ring finger —shows if he was exposed to high testosterone levels before birth. These testosterone levels even lead to "manlier" faces, even before the boy hits puberty, the research suggests. In the uterus, before a baby is born, testosterone seems to have what the researchers call an "organizing effect" on the face — it helps controls how the face and other parts of the body (including the sex organs and yes, the … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteEstrogen Testosterone Written by: Renee Richard Directed by: Daniel Hutchins IV Stage managed by: Alynn Parola Starring Serena Kassow and Jake Evans'Estrogen Testosterone' is a minimalistic play highlighting the relationship between two characters trying to escape from their current lives. All proceeds go to the non-profit organization Artists Striving to End Poverty. To reserve seats for January 12th at 2pm, please visit: http://www.showclix.com To reserve seats for January 12th at 8pm, please visit: http://www.showclix.com Email eandt2013@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.From:Renee RichardViews:4 0ratingsTime:02:27More inEntertainment Go here to see the original: Estrogen … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesContact Information Available for logged-in reporters only Newswise TALLAHASSEE, Fla. In popular culture, the phrase battle of the sexes seems to pit the male hormone (testosterone) against the female (estrogen). Now a Florida State University College of Medicine researcher has documented a way in which the two hormones work together to protect low-testosterone males from the effects of anxiety and depression. Specifically, the testosterone must first be converted into estrogen. Thats the latest discovery from the lab of biomedical sciences Professor Mohamed Kabbaj. With a six-year grant from the National Institute of Mental Health, he is investigating the ways in … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesProvided by Fred Lewsey, University of Cambridge Pre-birth exposure to high levels of the male sex hormone testosterone has already been shown to confer evolutionary advantages for men: strength of sex drive, sperm count, cardiovascular efficiency and spatial awareness, for example. Now, latest research on marathon runners using finger length as a marker for hormone exposure shows that people who experienced higher testosterone in the womb are also better at distance running a correlation particularly strong in men, although also present in women. Researchers say the finding that males with greater reproductive potential from an evolutionary standpoint are better distance … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesStory at-a-glance + Testosterone is an androgenic sex hormone produced by the testicles (and in smaller amounts in the ovaries of women), and is often associated with "manhood." Testosterone levels in men naturally decline with age beginning at age 30 and continue to do so as men advance in years. Unfortunately, widespread chemical exposure is causing this decline to occur in men as early as childhood. Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) such as phthalates, BPA, PFOA, and metalloestrogens lurk inside your house, leaching from human products such as personal hygiene products, chemical cleansers, or contraceptive drugs. They may also end up in … Read more »

Reading Time: 4 minutes9775b38c6f8aa95668c5ba25f8421560 Essiac Tea, or Tea of Life, is a popular beverage used in alternative cancer treatment. During the last few decades, it has gained popularity among cancer patients as well as the healthy population trying to ward off cancer. Essiac Tea is also called Herbal Essence and Vitalitea, whereas Flor Essence is a more advanced form of Essiac. Even so, no clinical trial has ever succeeded in confirming the effectiveness of cancer treatment through Essiac Tea, at least in case of animal trials. The history of Essiac Tea runs back to 1922, although its recipe or formula is much older. … Read more »

Reading Time: 4 minutesAnyone asking the question does Andro 400 work might want to first ponder a relevant question: Does higher testosterone result in lower body fat or does lower body fat result in higher testosterone? That questions relevant because the marketers of Andro 400 are angling their Ageless Male-like product at guys who are middle-aged and older with the notion that if we boost our testosterone, the fat will start falling off. But if youre one of the guys asking does Andro 400 work, you should know an important fact first: A high fat level results in lower testosterone. Body fat, especially … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesANDROPAUSE: Testosterone is a hormone produced primarily in the testicles and mens testosterone levels naturally decline as they become older. As this happens, the man may only experience a few symptoms from this lower testosterone level that they can attribute to their age. However, other individuals develop hypogonadism, a disease in which the body is unable to produce normal amounts of testosterone due to either a problem with the testicles or the pituitary gland that controls the testicles. Hypogonadism can cause all the symptoms associated with lower testosterone levels in men younger than would normally be seen. In the case … Read more »