Category Archives: Testosterone Information



You & Your Hormones | Hormones | Testosterone


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on October 17th, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutesTestosterone is a hormone which is responsible for many of the physical characteristics specific to adult males.It plays a key role in reproduction and the maintenance of bone and muscle strength. Testo (brand name for testosterone formulations); 4-androsten-17-ol-3-one. Testosterone is produced by the gonads (by the Leydig cells in testes in men and by the ovaries in women), although small quantities are also produced by the adrenal glands in both sexes.It is an androgen, meaning that it stimulates the development of male characteristics. Present in much greater levels in men than women, testosterone initiates the development of the male internal … Read more »

3 Household Items You Probably Use Daily That Lowers Your Testosterone – Video


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on October 17th, 2020

Reading Time: < 1 minute3 Household Items You Probably Use Daily That Lowers Your Testosterone 3 Household Items You Probably Use Daily That Lowers Your Testosterone Subscribe to Our Channel: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=criticalbench Learn from the Legends of... By: Criticalbench Link: 3 Household Items You Probably Use Daily That Lowers Your Testosterone - Video … Read more »

Latest Study Finds No Link Between Testosterone Supplements, Heart Attack


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on October 17th, 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutesWEDNESDAY, July 2, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Although recent research has linked testosterone therapy with a higher risk for heart attack and stroke, a new study involving more than 25,000 older men suggests otherwise. The study, funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health, may help ease some fears about testosterone therapy for patients and their families, the study authors said. "Our investigation was motivated by a growing concern, in the U.S. and internationally, that testosterone therapy increases men's risk for cardiovascular disease, specifically heart attack and stroke," lead researcher Jacques Baillargeon, an associate professor of epidemiology at the University … Read more »

Testosterone Is a Billion-Dollar Industry, and It Might Not Be Safe


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on October 17th, 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutesSay you're a dude, and you've always loved muscles and jumping, and then you hit 40 and your muscles just aren't as jumpy as they used to be and your jumps aren't as muscly and also your penis seems to have stopped listening to you and begun forging its own path, and you just kind of want to take a nap at what used to be high-jump-boner-o'clock. Let's say you're that guy. Would you spend $400 for a glug from a supposed fountain of youth? What if your doctor said it was okay? But what if the FDA didn't? Testosterone … Read more »

Eat Testosterone – Video


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on October 17th, 2020

Reading Time: < 1 minuteEat Testosterone Eat Testosterone Mixwill 2013 Teroce Divertissement Released on: 2013-07-12 Auto-generated by YouTube. By: Mixwill - Topic Go here to read the rest: Eat Testosterone - Video … Read more »

Testosterone (film) – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on October 16th, 2020

Reading Time: < 1 minuteTestosterone (2003) is a film adaption from James Robert Baker's novel Testosterone. The film is directed by David Moreton and stars David Sutcliffe, Antonio Sabato, Jr., and Jennifer Coolidge. Dean Seagrave (David Sutcliffe) is a thirty-something graphic novelist living in L.A., and though he's found personal happiness with his hot, Argentinian boyfriend, Pablo (Antonio Sabato, Jr.), he can't surmount his writers' block slump following his successful debut graphic novel, Teenage Speed Freak. His life begins to unravel when his editor, Luise (Coolidge), gives him an ultimatum, and Pablo, the sexy boyfriend, goes out for cigarettes one night and never comes … Read more »

Testosterone treatment could help battle depression


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on October 16th, 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutesJanuary 28, 2015 Credit: Thinkstock Chuck Bednar for redOrbit.com Your Universe Online Women are two times more likely to be diagnosed with depression than men, and new research appearing in the journal Biological Psychiatry suggests that their sex hormones may be to blame. According to the researchers from the Medical University of Vienna behind the study, previous scientific studies have proven that female sex hormones have a strong effect on the psyche. Also, phenomena such as the postpartum blues and mood swings that occur prior to menstruation on a regular basis further confirm this association, the study authors claim. Conversely, … Read more »

FDA Approves Endo's Aveed Testosterone Replacement For Male Hypogonadism


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on October 16th, 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutesBy Cyndi Root Endo International announced in a press release that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Aveed injection. Aveed (testosterone undecanoate) is indicated for adult men with hypogonadism. The prescription medicine will be available immediately, but only through the Aveed Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) Program. Rajiv De Silva, president and chief executive officer of Endo, said, "With Aveed, Endo can now offer men living with hypogonadism different treatment options to raise testosterone levels. Male Hypogonadism Male Hypogonadism, also called Low T, is a condition affecting males wherein the gonads (testes) produce an insufficient amount … Read more »

4 Ways to Enhance Testosterone for Gaining Lean Muscle – Video


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on October 16th, 2020

Reading Time: < 1 minute4 Ways to Enhance Testosterone for Gaining Lean Muscle 4 Ways to Enhance Testosterone for Gaining Lean Muscle - http://www.howdoyougetleanmuscle.net Testosterone is the male hormone that you produce in your testes. It is important for muscle growth... By: Direk Hopkinshir See the article here: 4 Ways to Enhance Testosterone for Gaining Lean Muscle - Video … Read more »

How men can naturally boost testosterone levels


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on October 16th, 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutesFriday, August 1st, 2014 Issue 31, Volume 18. Testosterone plays a vital role in mens health. A hormone that regulates the sex organs, testosterone also impacts metabolism and boneloss, and low testosterone can compromise mens health. According to the Urology Care Foundation, roughly 20 percent of men in their 60s have low testosterone, a figure that increases to 30 percent among men in their 70s. While a gradual decline in testosterone levels is part of the aging process, low testosterone can have a negative impact on the body. Low testosterone levels increase body fat and reduce muscle mass, and low … Read more »

Male health linked to testosterone exposure in womb, study finds


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on October 16th, 2020

Reading Time: < 1 minuteMen's susceptibility to serious health conditions may be influenced by low exposure to testosterone in the womb, new research suggests. A study has revealed how men's testosterone levels may be determined before they are born. Understanding why some men have less of the hormone than others is important because testosterone is crucial for life-long health. Low levels of the hormone have been linked to obesity, diabetes and heart disease. Researchers have shown that the cells responsible for producing testosterone in adults -- known as Leydig cells -- are derived from a specific population of stem cells found in the testes. … Read more »

Key Reason Why Women Need Testosterone – Video


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on October 15th, 2020

Reading Time: < 1 minuteKey Reason Why Women Need Testosterone Think only men need Testosterone? Think again. Dr. Laurie explains why Testosterone is so important, especially for menopausal women. Testosterone has significant anti-ageing effects. It... By: 2nd Act TV See more here: Key Reason Why Women Need Testosterone - Video … Read more »

Sexual Harassment Allegations Put Spotlight On Parliament Hill's 'Testosterone Palace'


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on October 15th, 2020

Reading Time: < 1 minuteOTTAWA Is Parliament a safe place for young women? That was the topic of conversation in the hallways following the surprise suspension of two Liberal MPs, Massimo Pacetti and Scott Andrews, pending an investigation into sexual harassment allegations from two female NDP MPs. The two men deny the accusations. Conservative Senator Nancy Ruth told The Huffington Post Canada that Parliament is different than other institutions. This is testosterone palace! she said, as she was leaving her partys weekly caucus meeting. My father was an MP and he took off with another woman too. It happens. This place is so lonely. … Read more »

Testosterone Therapy: Is It Safe?


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on October 15th, 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutesWhat you should ask your doctor about testosterone replacement therapy. Reviewed by Ranjith Ramasamy, MD Over the past 10 years or so, the number of men 40 and older who take testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) has tripled. With that rise has come a debate over the safety of TRT, especially for men with heart disease. Two large studies, one published last fall and the other in January, suggest that TRT poses severe, sometimes fatal risks, including heart attack and other serious problems. Both studies have vocal critics. They claim the data doesn't support the studies' conclusions. Sexual Foreplay: Whats in … Read more »

What spicy food says about you


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on October 15th, 2020

Reading Time: < 1 minuteBy Neal Colgrass Newser Small bottles of Tabasco sauce are boxed up at Avery Island, La., Monday, Oct. 15, 2007.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Wonder if a guy has high testosterone? Just put a spice bottle next to him and see how much he pours on his dinner, according to a new study. Scientists at the University of Grenoble say that among 114 men aged 18 to 44, those who added the most spicy sauce to their plate of mashed potatoes had the highest levels of testosterone. Study co-author Laurent Begue tells the Telegraph that testosterone leads men into "more stimulating social … Read more »

News on Low Testosterone Supplements: Progene Healthcare Network Pharmacist, Mark Landman, On the Merits of Herbal …


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on October 15th, 2020

Reading Time: < 1 minuteCincinnati, OH (PRWEB) November 03, 2014 Pharmacists are trained to understand how medicines work in the body and to identify interactions that occur among prescription and non-prescription medications. Mark Landman, Ohio registered PharmD, talks to Judith Hokanson, Progene Healthcare Group Director, about why its important to build trust with a neighborhood pharmacist. JH: Mark, what brought you into the Progene Healthcare Network? ML: A Progene research study caught my interest. It was unusual to see a company risk publically testing a product to see how well it works and to publish the results. That was ten years ago. JH: And … Read more »

What Testosterone Does In Our Body | Men’s Health Doctor Australia – Video


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on October 14th, 2020

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhat Testosterone Does In Our Body | Men's Health Doctor Australia What Testosterone Does In Our Body | Men's Health Doctor Australia http://menshealthdoctor.net.au/low-testosterone/what-testosterone-does/ http://menshealthdoctor.net.au/low-testosterone/ ... By: Men's Health Doctor Originally posted here: What Testosterone Does In Our Body | Men's Health Doctor Australia - Video … Read more »

Increasing Testosterone to Gain Lean and Big Muscles – Video


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on October 14th, 2020

Reading Time: < 1 minuteIncreasing Testosterone to Gain Lean and Big Muscles Increasing Testosterone to Gain Lean and Big Muscles - http://www.howdoyougetleanmuscle.net Increasing testosterone can help boost muscle growth in your body. Bodybuilders try various sort... By: Direk Hopkinshir Excerpt from: Increasing Testosterone to Gain Lean and Big Muscles - Video … Read more »

Marketing, prescribing testosterone and growth hormone for aging is disease mongering


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on October 14th, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutes(Boston) - The marketing, prescribing and selling of testosterone and growth hormone as panaceas for aging-associated problems is disease mongering. So assert Thomas Perls, MD, MPH, FACP, a geriatrician at Boston Medical Center and professor of Geriatrics and Medicine at Boston University School of Medicine; and David Handelsman, MB BS, FRACP, PhD, professor of Reproductive Endocrinology and Andrology, director of the ANZAC Research Institute, University of Sydney and Andrology Department, Concord Hospital. Their editorial is published in this month's Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Disease mongering is inventing new broader definitions of disease in conjunction with widespread marketing to … Read more »

Testosterone in women: How important is it?


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on October 14th, 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutesTestosterone is another important hormone necessary for your personal hormonal symphony. Testosterone loss can occur at anytime in a woman's life. Deficiencies can begin with menopause but can also occur after childbirth. Hormone levels are often 'reset' after childbirth, however, not always correctly. Other factors that can lower testosterone levels include: chemotherapy, adrenal stress and burnout, endometriosis, depression, birth control pills, psychological trauma, and statin drugs. Deficiencies occur earlier and initially at a greater rate in women than in men. High amounts of testosterone are consumed, thereby depleting androgen levels, with intense physical activity such as long distance running as … Read more »