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Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhen Levels Were Low, Testosterone Replacement Led to Lost Weight, Smaller Waists May 9, 2012 -- Testosterone replacement may promote weight loss in obese older men who have low levels of the male sex hormone, a new study shows. But before men try to lose weight by bumping up their testosterone, experts agree that more studies are needed to show that the treatment is both safe and effective. Researchers followed a group of mostly older, overweight men receiving injections of the hormone for up to five years to treat erectile dysfunction and other symptoms associated with low testosterone. Their findings … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteMelbourne, January 24 (ANI) The world's first study to test whether testosterone injections could help prevent type-2 diabetes in men will start in Australia this year. Up to 1500 men across four Australian states will enrol in the Weight Watchers program and be given regular injections of either testosterone or a placebo. According to lead investigator Professor Gary Wittert from the University of Adelaide, men aged 50 to 74 who are at risk of developing diabetes are currently being sought for the two-year study. He said it was the first time such a study had been conducted anywhere in the … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteAll about testosterone and sexuality in men. TESTOSTERONE is a hormone produced naturally in the body. In men, it comes mainly from the testis. The adrenal glands also produce small amounts of testosterone. Many do not know this but testosterone is not exclusively a male hormone. Testosterone is also produced in women, mainly in the ovaries, but the amount of testosterone is much lower as compared to men. Testosterone causes increased muscle bulk as well as the growth of bones. In men, it helps in the development of male sex organs (penis and prostate). The deepening of the voice in … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesTORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Apr 30, 2013) - Trimel Pharmaceuticals Corporation (TRL.TO) (the "Company" or "Trimel") proudly announced today that the Company has submitted a New Drug Application ("NDA") to the United States Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") for approval of its bioadhesive intranasal gel testosterone product, indicated for the treatment of testosterone deficiency in men ("CompleoTRT"). The CompleoTRT NDA is supported by efficacy and safety results from 306 patients who participated in the pivotal Phase III study. "This NDA filing is an important achievement for Trimel," said Tom Rossi, President and Chief Executive Officer of Trimel. "If approved, CompleoTRT will … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesPUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 30-Oct-2013 Contact: Jenni Glenn Gingery jgingery@endocrine.org 301-941-0240 The Endocrine Society Chevy Chase, MDNew research refutes the scientific community's long-held belief that the body needs a specific protein to produce steroid hormones like testosterone, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's journal Endocrinology. Steroid hormones trigger changes in the body's cells that are crucial for a variety of life-sustaining functions, including reproduction and stress response. Researchers want to understand exactly how the body produces these hormones in order to develop better treatments for steroid hormone disorders such as hypogonadism and congenital adrenal hyperplasia, … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteEditor's Choice Academic Journal Main Category: Men's Health Also Included In: Endocrinology Article Date: 02 Jan 2013 - 11:00 PST Current ratings for: Low Testosterone Levels Eliminated By New Hormone 3.5 (4 votes) 5 (2 votes) After being given a hormone known as kisspeptin, a group of scientists from the University of Edinburgh discovered that men's testosterone levels can increase. The hormone was found in the city of Hershey, Pennsylvania, famous for chocolate, therefore, it was named after the infamous Hershey's chocolate kiss. The study was published in the journal Clinical Endocrinology and funded by the Medical Research Council. Based … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteName of Company: TesoRx Pharma Industry: Pharmaceuticals City, State: Menlo Park, California Money Raised: $5.9 million of a $6.6 million offering, according to a SEC filing. The company raised an undisclosed Series A in 2010. How will it be used: TesoRx held its first pre-IND meeting with the FDA in March 2011 and recently completed Phase I trials. Its now headed for phase II trials, according to a company rep. Investors: undisclosed Management team: CEO/co-founder TR Thirucote was vice president of pharmaceutical sciences at Roxro Pharma, which developed a nasal spray for use in post operative pain treatment and was … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis photo provided by Eli Lilly & Co. shows the drug Axiron. (AP Photo/Eli Lilly & Co.) Two years ago drugmakers spent 14-million dollars promoting prescription testosterone. Last year they spent 100-million dollars. And sales are soaring, topping two billion dollars in 2012. But Consumer Reports says most men dont need testosterone treatments. Even if youre worried about erectile dysfunction, treatment with testosterone usually isnt the answer. Erectile dysfunction almost always stems from other problems: reduced blood flow, emotional problems, or a drug side effect. And using testosterone treatments, which can cost $400 a month or more, has serious risks. … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesWashington, Oct. 1 (ANI): Increase in testosterone can promote generosity, but only when there is no threat of competition, a new study has suggested. Lead researcher Maarten Boksem of Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM) in the Netherlands, said that they hypothesized that testosterone could perhaps also lead to prosocial behaviour if such behaviour would be beneficial for maintaining or obtaining social status. To test this hypothesis, the researchers had 54 female volunteers ingest a liquid solution several hours before participating in an investing game - some volunteers received a placebo solution, while others received a solution with added … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesChicago, July 27 : The results of a new study by neurological researchers at Rush University Medical Center show that a sudden decrease of testosterone, the male sex hormone, may cause Parkinson's like symptoms in male mice. The findings were recently published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry. One of the major roadblocks for discovering drugs against Parkinson's disease is the unavailability of a reliable animal model for this disease. "While scientists use different toxins and a number of complex genetic approaches to model Parkinson's disease in mice, we have found that the sudden drop in the levels of testosterone … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteTestosterone is considered the male sex hormone, although women do require trace amounts. It is produced in the testicles or gonads and is responsible for masculine development, muscle building, and virility. Levels normally decline about one percent annually after age 30. Testosterone is the steroid banned in most sports because of its dramatic effect on muscle mass and performance. The potential for excessive use and abuse of testosterone supplements is significant. Nevertheless, a wave of new supplements have recently hit the market. Signs and Symptoms: Fatigue, depression, and low sex drive are common features of testosterone deficiency. What to do: … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesPublic release date: 31-Jan-2013 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Vincent Staupe vstaupe@golinharris.com 415-318-4386 Kaiser Permanente OAKLAND, Calif., January 31, 2013 Low testosterone levels occur five times more often among men who take long-acting instead of short-acting opioids for chronic pain, according to a new Kaiser Permanente study published in The Clinical Journal of Pain. While it has been known that opioids cause low testosterone in men, this study is the first to show a significant difference in risk between short-acting (immediate release) and long-acting opioids. The 81 men in the retrospective study were between 26 and 79 years … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesWhile we all have unique standards when it comes to dating men, there are somecharacteristics which seem to appear across all listsat least according to science. High onthe list, apparently, are strong, masculine features indicative of strongtestosterone levels. Strong testosterone levels, on the other hand, are said to be proof of amans ability to protect his mate as well as proof of a healthier immune system. Whether its a choice we make consciously or unconsciously, science has reason to believethat that this instinctive mating process is how humans, among other species, have beenable to thrive for thousands of years. And … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesIn the industrialized world, women live at least five years longer, on average, than men. Scientists have attributed that difference to everything from healthier habits to hardier cells. Now, a study that analyzes the longevity of eunuchs, or castrated men, suggests that testosterone may play a part in shortening mens lives. The idea that testosterone, the male sex hormone, affects life span isnt new. Neutered dogs and other animals that have had their sources of testosterone removed often live longer than their intact counterparts. But studies on the connection between castration and longevity in humans are harder to come by, … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteA PROFESSIONAL poker player has faced court after he bought the drug testosterone off eBay. Corey John Anthony Kempson, 22, of Bridgeman Downs pleaded guilty in the Brisbane Magistrate's Court on Friday to possessing testosterone and cocaine. Police told the court they spoke to Kempson after noticing he had no rear numberplate on his car. On a separate occasion, they said they found him in possession of cocaine. Defence lawyer Adam Magill said his client is a professional poker player who bought the testosterone booster on the internet via eBay. He said Kempson didn't realise the the substance was illegal, … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWashington, July 27 (ANI): A sudden decrease of testosterone, the male sex hormone, may cause Parkinson's like symptoms in male mice, a new study has found. One of the major roadblocks for discovering drugs against Parkinson's disease is the unavailability of a reliable animal model for this disease. "While scientists use different toxins and a number of complex genetic approaches to model Parkinson's disease in mice, we have found that the sudden drop in the levels of testosterone following castration is sufficient to cause persistent Parkinson's like pathology and symptoms in male mice," Dr. Kalipada Pahan, lead author of the … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteBoxing News Dr. Margaret Goodman and the Voluntary AntiDoping Association (VADA) have called for professional sports leagues to immediately adopt the Carbon Isotope Ratio (CIR) test for every screen used in testing for performanceenhancing drugs. To date, only fighters who participate in VADAs rigorous voluntary program undergo such testing. The recent positive tests for synthetic, or artificial, testosterone in professional and elite sports demonstrate that it is a problem at the highest levels of sport, said Dr. Goodman, President of VADA. Clearly, some athletes are choosing to use the substance because they know it is not tested for upfront. Its … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesA new study on female hormones and sexual desire finds that estrogen, not testosterone, can boost libido in a woman's natural cycle, while progesterone deadens it, they say. Not coincidentally, this increase in desire works in favor of a woman's fertility. "We found two hormonal signals that had opposite effects on sexual motivation," said lead author James Roney of the University of California Santa Barbara. "Estrogen was having a positive effect, but with a two-day lag. Progesterone was having a persistent negative effect, both for current day, day before, and two days earlier." Roney and his team recruited undergraduate students … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteby KING 5 HealthLink KING5.com Posted on August 16, 2013 at 9:51 AM Dr. Emily Cooper of Seattle Performance Medicine joined KING 5 to explain how testosterone is not just important as a sex hormone -- and it's not just a "guy thing," either. She answered questions and talked about why testosterone matters. What are the most important things to know about testosterone? Levels of testosterone change throughout life. They begin to increase in puberty-- especially late puberty -- and peak in the 20s and they do decline naturally with age. When everything's working properly, levels are about eight to … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesPublic release date: 23-Jun-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Aaron Lohr alohr@endo-society.org 240-482-1380 The Endocrine Society A new study finds that a drop in testosterone levels over time is more likely to result from a man's behavioral and health changes than by aging. The study results will be presented Monday at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston. "Declining testosterone levels are not an inevitable part of the aging process, as many people think," said study co-author Gary Wittert, MD, professor of medicine at the University of Adelaide in Adelaide, Australia. "Testosterone changes are largely explained by … Read more »