Category Archives: Testosterone Information

Reading Time: 2 minutesBy MyHealthNewsDaily.com staff For some men, weight loss plays an important role in raising low testosterone levels, a new study finds. In the study of overweight, middle-aged men with prediabetes, about half of those with low testosterone levels who attempted to lose weight by changing their lifestyle experienced an increase in their testosterone levels. The findings suggest "doctors should first encourage overweight men with low testosterone levels to try to lose weight through diet and exercise, before resorting to testosterone therapy to raise their hormone levels," said study researcher Dr. Frances Hayes, a professor at St. Vincents University Hospital, Dublin. … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteMONTREAL Boys will be boys, as the adage goes, with their rough-and-tumble boisterous play so stereotypically male. Is it the doings of a primary sex hormone called testosterone, long associated with social dominance, virility and strength? Many scientists have explored the role of hormones and conduct, whether in school playgrounds, sports, war or bedrooms. Now a Universite de Montreal study of five-month old twins is among the first to tease out the contribution of genetic and environmental factors to circulating levels of this chemical. The research with infant twins suggests that the environment plays a greater role than genes when … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteNEW YORK, May 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Global Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) Industry http://www.reportlinker.com/p0552808/Global-Testosterone-Replacement-Therapy-TRT-Industry.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Therapy This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) in US$ Million. The global and the US markets are further analyzed by the following Product Segments: Gels, Patches, and Others. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2009 through 2017. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. The … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute(Ivanhoe Newswire) Testosterone supplements help heart failure patients breathe better and exercise more, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed four randomized clinical trials of patients with moderate to severe chronic heart failure. Patients were given commercial testosterone supplements by injection, patch or gel. Based on the analysis of these studies, those who received supplemental testosterone scored 50 percent better in a six-minute walking test than those receiving placebo. "The improvement in exercise capacity was consistent across all of the studies," said Justin A. Ezekowitz, M.D., M.Sc., study author and assistant professor and director of the Heart Function Clinic at … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesTestosterone-less Mr. Moms courtesy of Flickr/Imnop88a cc license Science is a now kind of thing, but every so often I find a GeekDad-relevant study that somehow slipped unnoticed through the cracks of time. Such is the case for a September, 2011 paper in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences titled, Fatherhood decreases testosterone in men. Weve known for a while that dads have lower testosterone than dudes, but the question has always been does fatherhood create lower testosterone or are dudes with lower testosterone more likely to become dads? Which is the chicken and which the egg? And … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteMark Rosenberg, M.D. along with Almark Publishing/Vitalmax Vitamins announces the release of Overcoming the T-Factor: The Rise and Fall Of Testosterone In Men. Delray Beach, FL (PRWEB) February 28, 2012 Many men over the age of 40 complain of fatigue, lack of sex drive and inability to gain or maintain an erection. They suffer from depression, mood swings, and just not feeling like a “man” anymore. Almark Publishing/Vitalmax Vitamins will help men around the world reclaim their manhood when they unveil Dr. Mark Rosenberg’s amazing forthcoming book, Overcoming the T-Factor: The Rise and Fall of Testosterone in Men. Dr. Rosenberg’s … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesDALLAS, March 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Low T Center opens its 8th location at 4300 133rd St, Leawood, KS 66209 on March 1st 2012. Focusing on helping revitalize men who have lowered testosterone levels, the Low T Center will be the only all-male testosterone therapy clinic in the greater Kansas City Metro Area. Currently, 13 million men in the U.S. over the age of 40 have low testosterone levels, and the center will offer solutions for these men who typically experience symptoms including fatigue, decreased energy and strength, low motivation, weight gain and even diminished sex drive. Testosterone injections do … Read more »

Reading Time: 4 minutesTestosterone therapy has been a heated issue for years among doctors and researchers, who disagree on how much it impacts heart health in men. A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism followed nearly 800 men over a ten-year period and found that those who had lower-then-average testosterone levels were 40 percent more likely to die from heart disease than those with normal levels. Similarly, a study published in the journal Diabetes Care found that men with low levels of testosterone were four times as likely to develop diabetes compared to those with optimal testosterone levels. … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Irish Times - Wednesday, February 1, 2012 DICK AHLSTROM, Science Editor IT CAN happen in juries and local groups, in Dáil committees and company board rooms. Too much testosterone can thwart good decision-making. People have long blamed the male hormone for damaging group dynamic and now University College London researchers have proven this to be true. Toss in some excess testosterone and co-operation tends to go out the window. Dr Nick Wright and colleagues at the Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging at UCL tested the impact of testosterone on the levels of co-operative decision-making accomplished by groups. They publish … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute(Reuters) - U.S. drug regulators approved a new testosterone gel from BioSante Pharmaceutical Inc and Teva Pharmaceuticals, a Food and Drug Administration spokeswoman said. Bio-T-Gel is a topical, once-a-day gel absorbed by the skin to treat low testosterone levels in men, a condition known as hypogonadism. Shares of the specialty drugmaker BioSante spiked almost 37 percent in after-market trading on Nasdaq to $1.04. Teva shares rose 1.3 percent to $44.10. About 4 million to 5 million men in the United States suffer from low testosterone, which can cause impotence, a lack of sex drive, muscle weakness and osteoporosis, according to … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe problems caused by abnormally low testosterone a condition called hypogonadism have been getting a lot of press in recent years, primarily because there are now several companies selling testosterone replacement products. Low testosterone, or Low T, can certainly be a real problem for men. The issue with trying to correct low testosterone levels by adding extra testosterone is that the body responds by shutting down its own testosterone-making machinery. That means the testicles shrink and soften and, if you stop taking the replacement therapy, your testosterone levels will drop even lower than they were before you started. Its easy … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesTestosterone therapy continues to make headlines, including more recently after the FDA announced its plans to investigate the risk of heart attack, stroke, or death associated with its use. But its not the first time. In 2009, the FDA required two manufacturers of prescription testosterone gel products, Androgel 1% and Testim 1% to include a black box warning about secondary exposure involving women and children. The FDA also warns about exposure to Axiron in the drug side effects. Axiron is a form of testosterone therapy used as a topical solution. By December 2008, the FDA received reports of 8 cases … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesMillions of men in the United States suffer from hypogonadism, more commonly known as low testosterone or Low T. Testosterone, the male sex hormone that helps maintain a mans bone density, muscle strength and mass, red blood cell production, energy and sex drive gradually declines as men age. This may cause men to experience decreased sexual function and desires. While this is a natural part of life, some men associate the side effects that come along with a decrease in testosterone as a decrease in manhood. To deal with this problem, many men turn to Testosterone treatments, such as Androgel, … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesE-mail this page to a friend! Sex and Romance for Senior Citizens Older Men on Testosterone Should be Warned of Cardiovascular Risks, Says Endocrine Society Therapy not approved for age-related symptoms, age-related decline of testosterone; studies find dangers for senior men with heart conditions Feb. 7, 2014 - Alarmed by recent studies that have raised concerns about the safety of testosterone therapy in older men with a history of heart disease, the Endocrine Society today called for a full evaluation. According to a statement, the risks and benefits of testosterone therapy for older men with declining levels of the hormone … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesE-mail this page to a friend! Sex and Romance for Senior Citizens Many Older Men Maybe too Many Start Testosterone Therapy Without Clear Medical Need Study finds increased testing among men with normal hormone levels and notes worry about potential risks associated with testosterone use Jan. 9, 2014 - Testosterone use has sharply increased among older men in the past decade and many appear to have normal testosterone levels and do not meet the clinical guidelines for treatment. There is rising concern about the potential risks from unnecessary testosterone use, according to new research to be published in the Endocrine … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesA study of older men reveals that testosterone treatments are linked to dangerous heart risks and have no established benefits. The large Veterans Affairs study looked at senior men diagnosed with low hormone levels, as well as other health issues, and looked at the way in which the men reacted to testosterone treatments, including heart attack, stroke, and death, according to an Associated Press (AP) report. Testosterone gels, patches, and injections are touted as treatments for so-called Low T, a fairly recent term for a largely invented condition for which there is no true diagnosis. Massive advertising has been dedicated … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesredOrbit Staff & Wire Reports Your Universe Online Research published online Monday in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has reportedly uncovered a link between high testosterone levels in men and a weakened immune response to influenza vaccines. In the study, senior author Dr. Mark Davis of the Stanford University School of Medicine and his colleagues showed that men with relatively high amounts of circulating testosterone received less of a benefit from flu shots than men with lower testosterone levels and with women. The high-testosterone men experienced less of a boost in protective antibodies following vaccination against … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesAccording to recent medical research, testosterone supplement treatments for men can cause an increased risk of stroke, heart attack or even death. Men with preexisting heart conditions were 30 percent more likely to suffer a stroke, heart attack or die compared to healthy men who didnt take testosterone supplements. The study was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in November and is the second major study that has reported an increased risk when taking testosterone supplements. What is Testosterone therapy? Testosterone treatment is only approved by the FDA to treat men with documented medical evidence of low … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minutePosted on: 11:29 am, December 10, 2013, by Joe Millitzer, updated on: 11:32am, December 10, 2013 (KTVI) The history of prescribing testosterone for men is as strange as it is fascinating and lucrative. The industry is now a $2 billion dollar business. According to the New York Times, a St. Louis doctor, is behind a test that many websites use to sell drugs that fight, Low-T. St. Louis Universitys website describes Dr. John Morley as an expert, in male menopause/low testosterone, nutrition, aging and sexuality, Alzheimers disease and general aging issues. He was paid $40,000 by a Dutch pharmaceutical company … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes"Be the man you used to be," booms the macho baritone voice on the car radio. "Get that energy back for a game of golf with your buddies. Rediscover some real passion for the one you love ..." In Los Angeles, it's impossible to escape these unnerving adverts informing you that you're now a shadow of your former self. Men, we're told, are suffering a widespread malaise. We're tired, our waists are growing, our hair is falling out, and our sex drive is plummeting. Of course, in the UK, losing some follicles and gathering a few extra pounds might be … Read more »