Category Archives: Testosterone Information

Reading Time: 2 minutesHAMILTON, ON (Aug. 26, 2014) – If you are using methadone to treat opioid addiction, be aware that your natural levels of testosterone may be lowered, according to a recent study by McMaster University. The good news? If you're a woman, methadone treatment won't affect you. The bad news? If you're a man, chances are much higher that it will. In a paper published in the journal Scientific Reports, the researchers say this must be addressed and may result in changes in addiction treatment. The study found that men treated with methadone, used for opioid addiction treatment, have significantly suppressed … Read more »

Reading Time: 7 minutesFor perhaps all of history, the pleasures that we derive from both food and sex have been intertwined. There's always been a sort of magic regarding how the two pleasures interact. Perhaps some of this connection is a result of our cultural traditions and the placebo effect, but there is more and more evidence that many foods honestly and truly have a physiological effect upon the body which affects sexual drive or performance. Many foods have been linked to increased libido and sexual ability, but there are also many foods that have a suppressive effect on these desires, and the … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesJohn Coates, neuroscientist at the University of Cambridge, said the 2008 global financial crisis was caused by a glut of testosterone on Wall Street. According to his research on hormonal changes in securities traders, the male hormone surges when the stock market rallies. Testosterone boosts aggression, encourages risk taking, and stirs up confidence. Coates meant that the aggressive investment tendency of Wall Street executives, most of whom are men, was the cause of the crisis. Entrepreneurship requiring the taking of a risk on something that looks impossible needs testosterone, however. Male Behavior is Affected by Higher Testosterone Levels Compared to … Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutesIt seems to me there's little dispute - from David Cameron down - that having only four women in the cabinet is a pretty sorry state of affairs, especially more than 30 years after the Conservatives made history with the country's first female prime minister. But where there is significant room for argument is how best to address the dearth of women in politics and, it appears from this survey, the consequent failure to engage properly with a majority of the electorate. Both under this Government and its Labour predecessors, ministers (yes, usually men) seem to think that banging on … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesLike most performance-enhancing drugs, testosterone can help athletes build bigger, stronger muscles very quickly, improving their athletic ability and their recovery time - but testosterone carries significant health risks that aren't fully understood yet. It's unclear whether Giants outfielder Melky Cabrera was using natural testosterone or a synthetic version of the hormone, but both kinds are a form of anabolic steroid. The body produces testosterone to promote growth in men and women and to regulate masculine characteristics, such as a deep voice and the development of sex organs in men. It's muscle growth and quick recovery that athletes who abuse … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesHigh-risk prostate cancer patients who receive radiation therapy (RT) and an 18-month course of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) recover a normal testosterone level in a shorter amount of time compared to those who receive a 36-month course of ADT, thus resulting in a better quality of life (QOL) and without detriment to long-term outcomes, according to research presented today at the American Society for Radiation Oncology's (ASTRO's) 56th Annual Meeting. Researchers analyzed data from 561 patients with high-risk prostate cancer from a multi-center, randomized phase III trial in Canada (PCS IV clinical trials, Gov. # NCT 00223171). The patients received … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesQ: As a middle-aged man, I'm considering a "low T" treatment. Is it as good as it sounds? A: Treating "low T" or low testosterone has become a multibillion-dollar industry promising men more energy, more muscle, increased libido, and better performance by restoring testosterone to youthful levels. Testosterone declines approximately 1 percent annually in men after age 30. However, what is normal varies from one man to another. A true androgen deficiency is a medical condition diagnosed by both a low testosterone level and deficiency symptoms and is appropriately managed with testosterone therapy. The "low T" industry, however, targets common … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteAn Australian commando who claimed post-traumatic stress disorder gave him low testosterone has failed to prove he has an "injury or disease" recognised for compensation. The war veteran, who cannot be named, served in the army for six years from 2004 to 2010, deployed in East Timor and Afghanistan as a commando. He returned from each of his deployments anxious, stressed and quick to aggression and anger. The veteran put his fist through a wall, destroyed things in the house, became distant from his wife, lost his libido, slept a lot and was described as "washed out". Advertisement After his … Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutesTraders on Wall Street are always looking to get an edge and pull ahead, especially in this catch-a-falling knife market. The latest secret weapon isn't some complex trade or computer algorithm, it's something more primal - testosterone. Testosterone has been blamed for many a bar fight but for some aging traders and executives - and aging on Wall Street means 30 and up - who feel these young kids breathing down their necks and the economic screws tightening, say boosting their testosterone levels has helped them get their edge back. Testosterone levels in men tend to be anywhere from 150 … Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutesContrary to popular belief, a study suggests the relationship between the two works the other way FRIDAY, March 13, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Experts have long believed that as a man's testosterone level plummets, so does his libido. But a new study determined that the reverse may be the case. "Most people in or out of medicine assume that a lowered serum testosterone may cause reduced sexual activity. But our study questions, if not entirely refutes, that assumption and suggests it is the other way around," said Dr. David Handelsman, a researcher at the University of Sydney, in New South … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesMedical researchers are exploring the potential correlation between Fatty Liver Disease and Testosterone Deficiency in men. Tlando Oral Testosterone Undecanoate is currently undergoing clinical trials to explore its potential to both safely treat Testosterone Deficiency while also reducing the severity of Fatty Liver Disease. If current trials continue to showcase these benefits without serious drawbacks, it could substantially change the options available to patients diagnosed with Testosterone Deficiency. While Oral Testosterone is clinically available to patients, it is rarely prescribed. Most Oral Testosterone formulas are derived from Methyltestosterone, which can damage the liver. Popular Testosterone Injections, Creams, and Patches all … Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutesAn unusual study of traders spit may offer a taste of the future in how we understand what drives markets -- and why they arent as stable and efficient as we might hope. Several years ago, two neuroscientists undertook an experiment on the trading floor of a major investment bank in London. Over eight consecutive business days, at both 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., John Coates and Joe Herbert took samples of saliva from the mouths of 17 traders. With these samples, taken before and after the bulk of the days trading activity, they measured the rising and falling levels … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute  Playing a game of football has been found to give a boost to men's testosterone levels - helping to increase their sex drive. Scientists discovered players had a 30 percent leap in the sex hormone immediately after a football game. And even an hour after they had finished playing, their testosterone levels were still 15 percent higher than normal. The study found that Footballers who played forward roles in the matches tended to see the biggest boost, regardless of their age. The spike in testosterone levels may explain why so many famous footballers, such as married Ryan Giggs, who … Read more »

Reading Time: 4 minutesAndropause: Age-Associated Testosterone Decline Are you over the age of thirty, and feel like your body is starting to just slow down? Are you starting to experience sexual issues such as low libido or erectile dysfunction? You very well may be suffering from Andropause. Andropause is a natural condition and nothing to be embarrassed about. What is Andropause? Andropause is a natural, age-related condition that men deal with, that bears some similarity to Menopause. Beginning at puberty, male Testosterone Levels skyrocket and drop to normal adult levels by the late teens. Those high Testosterone Levels contribute to a lot of … Read more »

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Endocrine Society is the leading authority on Hormonal Disorders in the world. At this year's ENDO 2018 medical conference, clinical guidelines for Testosterone Replacement Therapy were released to the public. As you likely know, there is a range of opinions regarding the proper use of Bio-Identical Testosterone for Low-T. These clinical guidelines are intended to be a broad outline of the potential array of applications for Testosterone Therapy. Individual Endocrinologists and Hormone Specialists are still urged to use their best personal judgment, and these guidelines are intended to help them provide treatment accurately and specifically to the individuals that … Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutesTestosterone Enanthate is one of many options available for patients clinically diagnosed with Low-T. It is one of the earliest forms of Testosterone Replacement Therapy, approved in 1953 for the treatment of Hypogonadism. While Testosterone Creams and Patches have grown significantly in popularity, Testosterone Enanthate Injections are still commonly prescribed. Two of the most widely available brand names are Xyosted and Delatestyl. Depending on the formulation or brand, Testosterone Enanthate may be delivered into muscle tissue or subcutaneously. Testosterone Enanthate is an esterized formulation of Bio-Identical Testosterone, meaning that the hormone has been linked to an alcohol-compound to slow down … Read more »

Reading Time: 9 minutesProstate cancer is the most common tumor in men. The American Cancer Society estimates that 220,800 men will be diagnosed with the disease in 2015. According to standard medical theory, prostate cancer typically turns deadly after tumors stop responding to drugs that block the production of testosterone and its receptors. Therefore, for years, urologists have treated prostate cancer by decimating a man's testosterone levels, a treatment that is formally known as androgen deprivation therapy. Medical school taught that this was “The Holy Grail” of stopping prostate cancer dead in its tracks. Standard treatment for prostate cancer is chemical castration, drugs … Read more »

Reading Time: 9 minutesAs men grow older, maintaining sexual health and performance is near the top of most men's minds. As men enter their forties and beyond, they start to become more susceptible to a number of different health conditions that can impact sexual function, including Testosterone Deficiency and Diabetes. Did you know, however, that there are actually many medications that can either inhibit your libido, inhibit your sexual function, or both? Men don't realize how common those medications are the root cause of erectile dysfunction. In fact, research suggests that sexual dysfunction is the result of the drugs taken by the male … Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutesTestosterone. It's the magic hormone that turns boys into men. It is an essential hormone that all men need to produce to be masculine. High levels of testosterone are associated with masculine features such as body hair, a hoarse voice, and muscles. But that's far from all that it does. Testosterone delivers some significant health benefits as well. If you want to know why testosterone is healthy for you, consider this: young men are flooded with testosterone. Regrettably, men begin to lose their testosterone supply when they reach the age of 30, and this continues at approximately 10% per decade. … Read more »

Reading Time: 5 minutesLow-T and Your Health How Does the Body Produce Testosterone? The production of Testosterone is the result of a cascade of hormone signals, with a cycle beginning at the hypothalamus. When the hypothalamus receives the signal to produce Testosterone, it releases a hormone known as Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone, usually referred to in scientific literature as GnRH. In both sexes, GnRH travels through the Hypophyseal Portal System from the Hypothalamus to the Pituitary, where it stimulates the production of two important hormones: Luteinizing Hormone (LH) and Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH). From here, the sex hormone cycle differs for both sexes. In women, … Read more »