Category Archives: Testosterone Replacement Therapy

Reading Time: < 1 minutePart 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 »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteMichael 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 »

Reading Time: 9 minutesTo "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 »

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

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe reversal of Roe V. Wade has led to a dramatic increase in interest regarding Vasectomies. In an America where millions of women find it increasingly difficult to get an abortion, many men are taking it into their own hands to prevent unwanted pregnancies. Vasectomies are a significant surgical event, however. A lot of men are misinformed about Vasectomies, which make them sound even scarier when men shouldn't be overly intimidated by the procedure. Vasectomies are usually done via a Urologist, a physician specializing in treating the urinary tract and reproductive function. It's believed that Vasectomy inquiries are at their … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesHormone Therapy Get Back Your Energy & Sex Drive Testosterone is the principal male hormone. It appears in men in quantities up to 8 times the amount seen in women. In men, testosterone is a hormone produced mostly by the testes and is responsible for the proper development of male sexual characteristics. Optimal testosterone levels are essential for sexual activity and energy, muscle and bone mass growth, and even the prevention of osteoporosis. It promotes the primary sexual characteristics of men and is responsible for greater health, longer life, and general well-being. Low-T also referred to as low testosterone or … Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutesSan Antonio, TX (PRWEB) April 01, 2014 In the wake of multiple news reports and studies indicating a link between testosterone therapy medication and increased risk of heart attack, stroke and death, drug recall attorney Jorge Herrera of the Herrera Law Firm, Inc., says he hopes all men undergoing such treatment understand the risks involved. According to Texas Public Radio (Popular Testosterone Therapy May Raise Risk Of Heart Attack, January 30), studies published in medical journals such as PLOS One reveal that men taking testosterone therapy medication may face two to three times the risk of heart attack, stroke, and … Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutesTestosterone therapy, which is used my millions of men, can lead to serious heart-related side effects, including heart attacks. Did you suffer heart problems or blood clots after taking testosterone? For men suffering from low testosterone, known as Low T, hormone replacement therapy drugs can help regulate hormone levels in the body and provide relief from a number of symptoms like fatigue, low sex drive and weight gain. What most of these men might not know, however, is that drugs like AndroGel can come with health risks. One of the most serious is an increased risk of heart attack. A … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesStop me if you've heard this one before: Fighters who are affected by last week's Nevada Athletic Commission to ban the usage of testosterone replacement therapy are in trouble. Where they were once handed a golden ticket that allowed what amounted to legalized cheating, fighters who have relied on TRT will now have to compete without it. Legally, anyway; the likelihood of every single figher with aTRT exemptionsimply opting to fight clean, without any drugs in their system, is slim to none. They'll just figure better ways around it, at least until Nevada and other states start conducting truly random … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesYouve likely heard the term Low-T or seen an advertisement talking about how testosterone declines as men age and how the solution is taking a testosterone replacement. What it promises may seem appealing, including increased libido and muscle mass, but whats the whole story? Does it come with health risks? Each birthday after 30 means a decrease in testosterone levels by approximately 1 percent. That means by age 60 your testosterone level will be about 30 percent lower than what it was when you were a young man. Youve heard of menopause for women? Andropause is what men experience a … Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutesAccording to the Cleveland Clinic Men's Health Advisor,by age forty a man's ability to produce testosterone begins to decline leading to a deficiency that can result in low sex drive and decreased sexual function, loss of lean muscle mass, chronic fatigue, impaired concentration, depression and sadness, irritability, loss of bone mass, and an increase in fat mass that can increase the risk for heart disease and diabetes. By age fifty, testosterone levels can be less than half of what they were when we were twenty. Whats worse, when testosterone declines, antagonistic hormones such as estrogen increase, which can lead to … Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutesMen prescribed testosterone replacement therapy to restore their male sex hormones to normal levels should not be afraid that the treatment will raise their risk of prostate cancer. This was the main conclusion of a study that analyzed nationwide registry data on over a quarter of a million - mostly white - men residing in Sweden. The research, led by New York University (NYU) Langone Medical Center, New York, NY, features at the American Urological Association annual meeting in San Diego, CA, May 6-10, 2016. In fact, the researchers found not only that men prescribed testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) for … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteLow Testosterone Claims: Options in a Growing Class Action Suit Millions of men accross the country are experiencing health issues related to the use of testosterone replacement therapy drugs. A recent statement from the FDA has labeled these drugs as potential... By: Aronfeld Law Firm Continue reading here: Low Testosterone Claims: Options in a Growing Class Action Suit - Video … Read more »

Reading Time: 5 minutesPoison is in everything, and no thing is without poison. The dosage makes it either a poison or a remedy. Paracelsus As with any medical intervention, the benefits of Low T therapy must be weighed against the potential risk of adverse reactions or side effects of testosterone replacement therapy. Just as Paracelsus says in the quote above, whether testosterone replacement creates a poisonous or beneficial environment is largely dependent upon how the medication is delivered and dosed. Those who abuse testosterone and other androgens may experience significant and even life threatening side effects. Somewhat similarly, if treatment of Low T … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesTestosterone is a hormone produced by the testicles and is responsible for the proper development of male sexual characteristics. Testosterone is also important for maintaining muscle bulk, adequate levels of red blood cells, bone density, sense of well-being, and sexual and reproductive function. Inadequate testosterone production is not a common cause of erectile dysfunction (ED). When ED does occur with decreased testosterone production, testosterone replacement therapy may improve the ED. As a man ages, the amount of testosterone in his body gradually declines. This natural decline starts after age 30 and continues throughout life. The significance of this decline is … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesOn January 31, 2014, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Safety Alert stating that it is "investigating the risk of stroke, heart attack, and death in men taking FDA-approved testosterone products." The Safety Alert follows an article published in the November, 2013 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), which reported a link between testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and an increased risk for adverse outcomes and/or Low-T therapy side effects, including: Specifically, among the 8,700 patients in the study, men on testosterone replacement therapy experienced complications at a rate 29% higher than those who … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesTestosterone is a hormone that is made by a man's testicles. Many men discover that by the time they are in their late 30's or early 40's that they have less energy, are often tired, are slower physically and mentally, are often grumpy, and have lost a lot of the sex drive that they had when they were younger. A normal part of the aging process? - maybe. Or maybe it is caused by a low testosterone level. Testosterone is responsible for the proper development of a man's secondary sexual characteristics like the growth of his penis muscle mass, facial … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteCBS New York (con't) Affordable Care Act Updates: CBSNewYork.com/ACA Health News & Information: CBSNewYork.com/Health NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) For millions of men who have been dragged down by aging there is a drug that claims to improve strength and virility. However, new life-threatening side effects have raised questions over whether fighting low testosterone is worth the risk. Life moves slowly for 51-year-old Edward Downes. Chronic pain, shortness of breath. I cant even take out a bag of trash now, he said. Downes told CBS 2s Maurice Dubois that it all started when a doctor prescribed testosterone replacement therapy for Downes who … Read more »

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Reading Time: 2 minutesDr. Dan Canter, For The Inquirer Posted: Sunday, June 15, 2014, 8:51 AM Q: I don't have the same interest in sex as I used to. Could it be low testosterone? Can you give me testosterone replacement therapy? A: In general, while a decrease in libido or sexual interest can be a symptom of low testosterone, men with low testosterone levels will also have other symptoms, such as fatigue, less energy, and trouble concentrating. And, most important, these symptoms will be accompanied by a low blood testosterone level. Not infrequently, I find that men who say they have a low … Read more »