Category Archives: Testosterone Replacement Therapy

Reading Time: < 1 minutehttp://www.nucleusinc.com This low testosterone (low t) therapy animation shows the normal activity of testosterone and treatment for men with abnormally low testosterone levels. Deficiency of this male hormone may result in a condition called androgen deficiency, or hypogonadism, which may include increased body fat, reduced muscle size, and swollen breasts See the article here: Low Testosterone (Low T) - Video … Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutesDEAR DOCTOR K: I'm a 75-year-old man who recently underwent prostate cancer surgery. I've begun to have what I think are hot flashes. I'm baffled because I felt hot flashes were a female problem. Could I have male hot flashes? DEAR READER: In short, the answer is yes. As with hot flashes in women, sex hormones are to blame. Women get hot flashes at menopause when their estrogen levels drop. In men, the problem is testosterone, a type of hormone called androgen. More specifically, declining testosterone levels can lead to hot flashes in men. In women, estrogen levels drop dramatically … Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutesProfessional athlete steroid abuse can be a deadly game of one-upmanship: "my muscles are bigger, stronger, and leaner than your muscles?" Diehard professional wrestling fans recall back to the 1980s when the loud and glittering success of ludicrously shredded athletes like Hulk Hogan, Road Warriors, and other flamboyant acts convinced everyone, especially the producers and promoters that ripped physiques and over swollen pumped muscles were the hallmark to fame, fortune, and brand recognition. As Jonathan Snowden so eloquently stated it: "What followed were a ridiculous menagerie of overly muscled human action figures, wrestlers like Hercules Hernandez, who rewrote the book … Read more »

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe 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 »

Reading Time: 4 minutesCovid-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 »

Reading Time: 3 minutesDespite 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 »

Reading Time: 4 minutesHave 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 »

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe 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 »

Reading Time: 3 minutesAustralian 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 »

Reading Time: 10 minutesWho 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 »

Reading Time: 3 minutesHere 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 »

Reading Time: < 1 minute02-01-2012 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 »

Reading Time: 6 minutesLate 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 »

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteTestosterone 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 »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWith 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 »

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

Reading Time: < 1 minutePart 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 »