Category Archives: Testosterone Information

Reading Time: 2 minutesRecent research conducted by anthropologists at the University of California suggest that lumberjacks are more "manly" than football players. Their conclusion is based on testosterone levels. The researchers were studying a group of "forager-farmers" in central Bolivia in regards to their physical activity. Their study led to results suggesting that physically demanding tasks, such as chopping wood, gardening and manual food production, result in higher testosterone levels in men compared to men playing competitive sports, such as football. To be more scientific, the increase in testosterone for football players was only 30.1% as compared to 48.6% in the men chopping … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesRepros Therapeutics Inc., (RPRX) maker of Androxal, an experimental drug to boost men's testosterone levels to normal levels, met drug study goals. Androxal was designed to treat men with a condition known as secondary hypogonadism. Hypogonadism is identified by having low testosterone levels, an essential hormone for both men and women. Secondary hypogonadism usually results when there is an issue with hormone signaling in the hypothalamus or pituitary gland within the brain. This results in the testes not being stimulated to produce testosterone. RPRX's study utilized 151 male patients. Overall, the study showed that 79 percent of the men that … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe experimental testosterone drug, Androxal, helped gay Cubans have more sex states the CEO of Repros. In a clinical trial, with gay Cubans as the test subjects, they entered it with low testosterone levels. But after taking Androxal, their testosterone levels rose, leading to “lots of sex,” says Poldolski. He claims that the increased sex led to low sperm counts and NOT Androxal. Podolski also revealed that a nurse at one of the Androxal clinical trial sites fabricated baseline sperm counts for patients. When Repros discovered the data fraud, the data was recalculated and the results were closer to what … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteAbraham Morgentaler, MD speaks about Low Testosterone in Men: The Next Big Thing in Medicine at the 16th A4M Conference in Las Vegas. Item #A4M083D2-07 See more here: Low Testosterone in Men: The Next Big Thing in Medicine! - Abraham Morgentaler, MD … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteDeer Antler, HGH and Testosterone: Tim on Scott and BR Radio Show Tim is on the Scott and BR show on XX1090 Sports Talk Radio discussing deer antler in the NFL. Tim describes how deer antler velvet can affect HGH and Testosterone levels in the human body and whether deer antler is a safe herbal supplement instead of steroids or synthetic HGH. … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minutelisten now download audio It has been suggested by some that a declining testosterone level in older men may contribute to deteriorating health. Australian researchers have investigated testosterone levels in aging men.   … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteDr. Richard Bebb - Testosterone, Diabetes and the Metabolic Syndrome Health Day 2012 - Focus on Testosterone. To view on youtube click the title in the video. … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteFEATURE Testosterone is the most important androgen (male sex hormone) in men and it is needed for normal reproductive and sexual function. It is important for the physical changes that happen during male puberty, such as the development of the penis and testes, and for the features typical of adult men such as facial and body hair. Testosterone also acts on cells in the testes to make sperm. It is also important for overall good health. It helps the growth of bones and muscles, and it affects mood, libido (sex drive), and certain aspects of mental ability. How is testosterone … Read more »

Reading Time: 4 minutesHormone Replacement Therapy Diet, Weight Loss, And Exercise Tips That Are Easy! If you are on a Testosterone Replacement Therapy Program or HGH Treatment protocol, it's time to fire up your metabolism in ways you might not even realize that you're actually doing so. Processed Foods It's one of the most obvious things we often forget. You have probably seen the word "enriched" or "fortified" on products you purchased, this is because, during the processing of such items, a lot of the nutrients were lost. For instance, if you are going to eat starchy foods which are flour-based, think about … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteTestosterone Litigation: What You Need To Know - MTMP Testosterone litigation can either be an important new area of litigation for you, or it can be a dead end trap. If you don't understand a few critically important nuances about how to screen... By: Levin Papantonio Thomas Mitchell Rafferty Proctor, P.A. View post: Testosterone Litigation: What You Need To Know - MTMP - Video … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesTestosterone has powerful effects on not only the human body but society at large. Testosterone is a highly psycho-active Hormone, and it changes the way that individuals both look at and interact with the world. One of the biggest ways that Testosterone changes our actions is that it encourages people to take bigger chances and engage in riskier behaviors. Often we think of risk-taking as a negative. It can make certain people more prone to drugs and alcohol, gambling, or other potentially problematic behaviors. But not all risk is bad. It also makes it easier for someone to go against … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesI like to surf around at various health and fitness websites because it not only lets me help answer people's questions but it also allows me to get an idea of what people are curious about. Over the last several months I've been noticing online chatter about Tribulus Terrestris as a testosterone booster. I was a little surprised because Tribulus Terrestris was big in the early 1900s and then fell out of favor when people realized it didn't work. But maybe things have changed since I last reviewed the research so let me now take a fresh look at the … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesDEAR Dr. Fritz, Just call me Kenneth. I've been following your column for quite some time now. I just wonder if low testosterone can be boosted naturally. I am afraid to increase it by myself because there might be some side effects that I do not know. Thanks for your help. More power. Kenneth of Ecoland ***** Dear Kenneth of Ecoland, Testosterone is really an important hormone. As a matter of fact, this is necessary for normal sperm development and regulates physical energy. Moreover, maintaining a normal level of this hormone in elderly men has been shown to reduce the … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesTestosterone is the main sex hormone that men have. It controls male physical features. The testes (testicles) make testosterone. Women have testosterone too, but in much smaller amounts than in men. Testosterone helps bring on the physical changes that turn a boy into a man. This time of life is called puberty. Changes include Men also need normal amounts of this hormone to make sperm and be able to have children. The brain and pituitary gland, a small gland at the base of the brain (see image below), control the production of testosterone by the testes. From there, testosterone moves … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteAre you or someone you know showing signs of male menopause? Dr. Andre Berger gives you a comprehensive review of testosterone deficiency syndrome in men or Andropause, symptoms, and treatments. … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteDr. Karlis Ullis, How to Raise Testosterone Naturally? Dr. Karlis Ullis, a renowned sports, and anti-aging medicine doctor. During an interview, he talks about the possibility of how to stay young by raising testosterone naturally. Next up:  Dr. Karlis Ullis, Talks about Sermorelin, which is thought to be a much better approach to increasing your HGH levels.  Dr. Karlis Ullis, a renowned sports, and anti-aging medicine doctor, during an interview, talks about Sermorelin as a far superior alternative to growth hormone for anti-aging. Sermorelin has been touted as an anti-Aging approach, but ultimately there is no silver bullet or magic … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesFemale sex hormones have a strong effect on the psyche. This has been confirmed by numerous scientific studies and by phenomena such as the "baby blues," a bout of low mood following childbirth, or recurrent mood swings that occur prior to menstruation. However the male sex hormone testosterone also affects our mood and emotions, as well as our libido -- and in a positive way. In a study published in the highly journal Biological Psychiatry, researchers from the MedUni Vienna have now discovered a potential biological mechanism behind this relationship. As they grow older and as their sex hormone output … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minutePharmacology Testosterone also has the ability to cause a mild increase in the production of red blood cells by stimulating the synthesis of EPO from the kidney. This results in an increase in the red blood cells and hence an increase in the oxygen carrying capacity. When testosterone is taken for prolonged periods, it inhibits the release of Gonadotropins from the pituitary gland through a negative feedback mechanism. At large doses, it can even inhibit spermatogenesis. Dose All testosterone suspensions are administered as an intramuscular injection and remain in the body for up to 48-72 hours. Testosterone can be detected … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesHRT Kit: Evorel 50, Utrogestan 200 and Testim gel Ive just taken my first dose of testosterone. Not because I want to change my gender or take up body-building, but because I would like to feel like a normal woman again. Back in August I wrote about my menopausal journey so far and my experience with synthetic HRT, namely Prempak-C. After two months of persistent weight gain I decided to stop taking Prempak-C and returned to my GP to ask if she could prescribe bio-identical HRT. Not being a fan of bio-identical HRT, she referred me to the Gynae Endocrine … Read more »