Category Archives: Testosterone Replacement Therapy



The Link Between Low Testosterone and Depression


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on October 15th, 2024

happy senior citizenReading Time: 4 minutes The Link Between Low Testosterone and Depression Aging is inevitable and is considered by some people to be both a blessing and a curse. A blessing is that older people become wiser, more tranquil, and more patient and can use their experience as a yardstick to measure people, situations, and circumstances. Also, many older folks have a deep philosophical and spiritual foundation that enables them to experience the vicissitudes of aging with a peaceful acceptance. However, there are many downsides to aging: • Loss of muscle size and strength. • Stiffness that makes moving more challenging. • Persistent pain from … Read more »

Testosterone Replacement Therapy Can Improve Quality of Life for HIV-Infected Men


Posted by Professor Anna Gray, Updated on September 28th, 2024

testosterone replacement therapy treatment for HIV 300x200Reading Time: 4 minutes Covid-19 is the famous virus at the moment, still in 2021, but another seriously scary virus that we cannot forget about is HIV, or human immunodeficiency virus. It is still wreaking havoc on the bodies of thousands of people around the world, leading to shortened lifespans and very low quality of life. Thankfully, there are researchers out there who have devoted their lives to help better the statistics in terms of improved quality of life with an extended lifespan. Interestingly, one of the potential treatment programs involve testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and resistance exercise. The Basics of HIV We have … Read more »

Is Testosterone Good or Bad for Your Heart? Or is Estradiol the Real Culprit?


Posted by Professor Anna Gray, Updated on September 24th, 2024

testosterone therapy and the heart 300x200Reading Time: 3 minutes Despite the knowledge that testosterone is a necessary hormone for men, being the “manly hormone,” some scientific studies have reported detrimental effects on men's hearts who take testosterone for hypogonadism, or low-T. Some of these noted effects were increased risk of strokes, coronary heart disease, and heart attacks. However, there are many more studies out there than the negative ones that report the exact opposite — 158 trials/studies vs. 22 studies to be more exact — showing that testosterone actually offers cardiovascular protection for men. Many of the negative studies also “present important biases and quality errors that make them … Read more »

Aging Gracefully With Testosterone Injections


Posted by Professor Anna Gray, Updated on September 21st, 2024

aging gracefully testosterone injections 269x300Reading Time: 4 minutes Have you recently looked in the mirror and said to yourself, “Wow, I look OLD!!”? Maybe you feel like you're 23, but you look 65. Yikes. What happened? Or maybe you even feel 65 on top of it all – aches and pains, obesity, low muscle mass, low libido...Yuck, make it stop. The worst is seeing some of your peers who seem to look and feel way better than you do. This is either luck, genetics or they could have just been proactive in life and prepared themselves to age gracefully. By accepting the fact that you are going to … Read more »

The History, Myths and Misconceptions of Testosterone


Posted by Professor Anna Gray, Updated on August 22nd, 2024

testosterone myths history misconceptions 235x300Reading Time: 4 minutes The late 1800s was a completely different world than what we live in today: deodorant and toilet paper were just invented; chamber pots were the norm; people rubbed mercury on their skin for health benefits; Sherlock Holmes was shooting up on cocaine...and we had Dr. Charles-Edouard Brown-Sequard who was injecting his “liquide testiculaire,” composed of water, testicular vein blood, semen and juices extracted from crushed testicles of a dog or guinea pig.” This lovely concoction was recommended to others to inject to “feel like a new man.” And this “elixir of life” was presented at the Societe de Biologie in … Read more »

Testosterone Creams for Low Testosterone Treatment and Andropause


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on May 6th, 2024

Axiron Testosterone creamReading Time: 6 minutes Testosterone Creams for Low Testosterone Treatment and Andropause Testosterone Creams are just one of the many effective forms of Testosterone Replacement Therapy available for the treatment of Andropause, and Low T. It is one of the most popular ways to administer this medication. Testosterone Creams are topical medications that are applied to the skin and absorbed directly into the body. A fancy term for the delivery of testosterone using cream via the skin is transdermal. There are a number of Testosterone cream and gel brands available, including Testim, Fortesta, Axiron, and Androgel. Each of these products has its own level … Read more »

Behavioral and Health Changes Decrease Levels of Testosterone


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on March 4th, 2024

testosterone medical therapy clinics 300x195Reading Time: 3 minutes Australian scientists recently studied testosterone and its progression in males from young to old age and discovered that a gradual decline in testosterone levels is caused by both men's lifestyles as well as aging. The findings were presented at the Endocrine Society's 94th annual meeting that took place recently in Houston. The Endocrine Society focuses on the research of hormones and the practice of endocrinology. Many older men are known to have diminished levels of the sex hormone testosterone. Even though the cause is debated, some population-based studies have found that changes in testosterone levels are similar among men of … Read more »

Book – What You Need to Know About Low Testosterone


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on March 1st, 2024

Reading Time: 10 minutes Who doesn't want to look better, attract women with sex appeal, have more muscles, a surge in enegey and have more sex? Having stronger muscles, making your energy levels climb up, and attract the opposite sex with higher frequency and experience more libido is possible! This is a no-nonsense guide to TRT Testosterone replacement therapy, and what it can do for your life. Think you're just getting old? It might just be in your mind. The bounce in your step has gotten flat. You sit on your butt all the time. You just haven't been able to shake off that … Read more »

Testim 1% Testosterone Replacement Therapy: Auxilium To Promote Testosterone Gel Testim 1% With Glaxo For Hypogonadism


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on February 20th, 2024

Reading Time: 2 minutes Testosterone Gel works wonders for those who have benefited from it and continues to be popular with American men well over the age of 30 who have low Testosterone. This article originally came out in 2012. Now many years later Testosterone Gel is wildly popular among all the other kinds of Testosterone options including injectable and cream.  Auxilium Pharmaceuticals Inc. (AUXL) entered into an agreement with the U.S. Pharmaceutical unit of GlaxoSmithKline PLC (GSK) many-many years ago (2012) to co-promote a testosterone replacement therapy product that can easily be applied to the skin. Fast forward to the present Testosterone gels … Read more »

Low Semen Count Success Stories; What Makes Seminal Fluid: How to Increase Semen Volume and Count


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on February 20th, 2024

increase semen voluem naturally 200x300Reading Time: 3 minutes Here are some low testosterone success tips for men. Is Low Testosterone the cause of your low volume ejaculation and sperm count? Possibly. Low semen volume is a relatively common symptom of Low Testosterone. You've come to the right website if you are experiencing symptoms of Low Testosterone and want to do something about it. This article focuses on increasing semen volume. Five Tips You Can Start NOW to Increase Semen Volume There are a number of tips you can follow to increase your sperm count and semen volume. This is important if you are looking to conceive a child … Read more »

How Testosterone Replacement Therapy Builds Muscle and Stops Pain


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on February 4th, 2024

Reading Time: < 1 minute 02-01-2012 16:39 Testosterone Replacement Therapy: http://www.TotalMedSolutions.com - MedMen is now Total Med Solutions! Howard Adkins is an oil and gas rig technician who was severely injured in 2005 when a well pressure test went wrong. Since then, he has tried everything to build muscle to stop his chronic pain, but nothing worked until he found bioidentical hormone replacement therapy at Total Med Solutions. If you have questions about hormone replacement therapy for men, don't hesitate to visit our website or call us at 972-201-3973 to book an appointment to learn more about natural hormone replacement therapy. Here is the original … Read more »

Ensuring The Safety of Testosterone Replacement Therapy for Men


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on February 1st, 2024

Young doctor writing on a notepad 300x200Reading Time: 6 minutes Late last year, an article was published by the Journal of the American Medical Association that suggested Testosterone Restoration was associated with an increased risk of stroke, heart attack, and general mortality in males suffering from Low-T. Mainly as a result of this study, the FDA now requires that all Testosterone Therapy Manufacturers clearly note these potential risks associated with therapy on every dose of Testosterone Treatment. There's no reason to have issues with the FDA in this case because that's a reasonable step to take, but the study which precipitated this change in Testosterone labeling was highly flawed, and … Read more »

Testosterone Replacement


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on November 23rd, 2023

Reading Time: < 1 minute Andropause Specialist Dr. Michael A.  

Use of Testosterone in Men With Prostate Cancer


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on November 22nd, 2023

Reading Time: < 1 minute Testosterone is the male hormone responsible for a man's libido or sex drive, erections, muscle mass, bone strength, and over all sense of well-being. The use of testosterone in men with prostate cancer is controversial. However, there are certain men with prostate cancer who may be candidates for testosterone replacement therapy if they are willing to be monitored on a regular basis with PSA testing. Visit link: Use of Testosterone in Men With Prostate Cancer … Read more »

Sean McCorkle Discusses Testosterone Replacement Therapy


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on November 18th, 2023

Reading Time: < 1 minute With all of the negative press that has gotten thrown on Chael Sonnen following his CSAC hearing due to his drug test which tested positive for synthetic testosterone after his defeat to Anderson Silva as well as disgruntled whispers of Todd Duffee Dan Henderson one man chose to stick up and speak, Sean McCorkle. McCorkle himself was on testosterone replacement therapy prior to fighting for the UFC due do a condition that he has had since the age of 27. Sean lets us know the real reasoning that guys are on this, what one would have to do to actually … Read more »

Medical Professor on Testosterone Replacement Therapy


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on November 17th, 2023

Reading Time: < 1 minute Professor Peter Lim, Medical Director of Andrology, Urology Read the rest here: Medical Professor on Testosterone Replacement Therapy … Read more »

Part 3: Effect of Testosterone Replacement Therapy on Prostate Tissue in Men with Late-Onset Hypogonadism (Dramatic Health)


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on November 15th, 2023

Reading Time: < 1 minute Part 3. Effect of Testosterone Replacement Therapy on Prostate Tissue in Men with Late-Onset Hypogonadism by Dr. Leonard S Follow this link: Part 3: Effect of Testosterone Replacement Therapy on Prostate Tissue in Men with Late-Onset Hypogonadism (Dramatic Health) … Read more »

Part 4: Effect of Testosterone Replacement Therapy on Prostate Tissue in Men with Late-Onset Hypogonadism (Dramatic Health)


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on November 12th, 2023

Reading Time: < 1 minute Part 4. Effect of Testosterone Replacement Therapy on Prostate Tissue in Men with Late-Onset Hypogonadism by Dr. Leonard S. See more here: Part 4: Effect of Testosterone Replacement Therapy on Prostate Tissue in Men with Late-Onset Hypogonadism (Dramatic Health) … Read more »

Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT): Optimizing Clinical Outcomes – Michael Aziz, MD


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on November 12th, 2023

Reading Time: < 1 minute Michael Aziz, MD speaks on Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT): Optimizing Clinical Outcomes at the 16th annual A4M conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. More: Will discuss male andropause and testosterone replacement including causes of low testosterone, comorbidities related to low testosterone levels, replacement therapy and its potential adverse effects See the original post: Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT): Optimizing Clinical Outcomes - Michael Aziz, MD … Read more »

Testosterone Replacement Therapy Might Be Legal, but It’s Still Cheating in Professional Sports


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on September 17th, 2023

TRT is legal 200x300Reading Time: 9 minutes To "T" or Not to "T" that is the Question for Professional Athletes Doctor-prescribed Testosterone injections, gels, and creams are in the limelight these days, as everyone is talking about HRT (hormone replacement therapy) the hot topic today, and how it helps adult men overcome naturally induced, age-related hormone deficiency. Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) has taken on a life of its own in the heated dialogue regarding its legality for medical treatment. But there is also concern about the legality of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) being used as an advantage by mixed martial artists who step in the arena to fight … Read more »