Category Archives: TESTOSTERONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY

Reading Time: < 1 minuteTestosterone Side Effects in Men Its important to know that if youve had prostate cancer or breast cancer you are absolutely not a candidate for testosterone therapy. Testosterone can make either of these cancers grow faster. Decreasing testosterone levels has been a method used to treat diseases related to both the "benign" and the cancerous groups of cells, but it is still unclear whether testosterone therapy for the older man places him at increased risk of developing prostate disease (i.e., whether testosterone replacement therapy makes benign prostatic hyperplasia progress or makes previously unknown prostate, or sub-clinical, cancer spread). The vast … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesNew Data on Efficacy and Cardiovascular Safety One of the most controversial questions in cardiovascular pharmacology is whether testosterone replacement therapy is safe for the cardiovascular system, especially in elderly men. There is little debate that as men age, their testosterone levels fall and low testosterone levels have an association with more atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease, and heart failure. A key debated question is whether the administration of exogenous testosterone to increase testosterone levels back to normal alters the incidence of adverse cardiovascular events. In recent papers in the Journal of the American Heart Association,1,2Journal of the American College of … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteDana Severson Dana Severson has been copywriting since mid-2005, providing marketing collateral for businesses in the Midwest. Prior to this, Severson worked in marketing as a manager of business development, developing targeted marketing campaigns for Big G, Betty Crocker and Pillsbury, among others. His work can be seen on Beneath the Brand, Digital Pivot and On Marketing. How Long Does it Take for Testosterone Replacement Therapy to Work? ... How Long Does it Take for Testosterone ... Testosterone injections... How Long Should I Take Testosterone Suspension?. ... How Long Does it Take for Testosterone Replacement Therapy to Work? Long-Term Side … Read more »

Reading Time: 6 minutesYouve probably been hearing and reading more and more about Low Testosterone (also known as Male Menopause or Andropause). You may also be wondering if Low T has affected you. If so, you are not alone. Approximately 40% of men over the age of 45 have Low Testosterone. Bottom line if you have Low T, you need to take care of it. You can start by taking the following test, called the ADAM questionnaire (Androgen Deficiency in the Aging Male), to help determine if Low Testosterone is affecting you. If you answer Yes to question number 1 or 7, or … Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutesBy Dr. Kevin R. Campbell Recently, much has been written about testosterone and male hormone replacement therapies. Symptoms of low testosterone may include fatigue, loss of muscle mass and increased abdominal fat. Other symptoms may include depressed mood, decreased libido and sexual dysfunction. Testosterone replacement therapies have become increasingly popular and many physicians are beginning to offer age management therapies to a wider range of patients. Testosterone is a hormone essential to the development of male growth and masculine characteristics. Currently, testosterone products are FDA-approved only for use in men who lack or have low testosterone levels. Testosterone replacement can … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe most common treatment for low testosterone (also called male hypogonadism) is testosterone replacement therapy. This should address the symptoms associated with low testosterone, such as low sex drive and poor erections. It should be noted that if you have another condition causing low testosterone (such as a pituitary tumor), then your doctor will treat that, too. Also, if fertility is a concern, you should talk to your doctor about your options. This article, however, focuses on treating just the low levels of testosterone. Testosterone Replacement Therapy Options You have several options for replacing testosterone. Please talk to your doctor … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe androgen group of hormones includes any substance that assists in the development and manages the appearance of male characteristics. The principal hormone in this group is testosterone, an anabolic steroid. Anabolic steroids promote the retention of protein in the body, contribute to muscle mass, bone strength, bone density and more. Testosterone, which stimulates male puberty, is derived from cholesterol and produced in the testes. Testosteroneserves several purposes in the male body including the growth and development of sexual characteristics. Thetestosterone hormonealso deepens the voice during puberty, stimulates the growth of facial and body hair, increases sexual drive, and is … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteOmaha man says testosterone replacement therapy changed his life It's an important part of being male, but millions of men don't even realize they have low testosterone levels. Most don't go a doctor about it, but there is a quick and effective treatment. Adam Steffen, of Omaha, found that treatment changed his life. The 34-year-old said it all started with a life-shattering phone call. "I was actually diagnosed with testicular cancer the day before Thanksgiving 2009," Steffen said. Doctors successfully removed the cancer, but the after-effects left Steffen with low testosterone levels. He said he felt lethargic and it started … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteTestosterone Side Effects in Men Its important to know that if youve had prostate cancer or breast cancer you are absolutely not a candidate for testosterone therapy. Testosterone can make either of these cancers grow faster. Decreasing testosterone levels has been a method used to treat diseases related to both the "benign" and the cancerous groups of cells, but it is still unclear whether testosterone therapy for the older man places him at increased risk of developing prostate disease (i.e., whether testosterone replacement therapy makes benign prostatic hyperplasia progress or makes previously unknown prostate, or sub-clinical, cancer spread). The vast … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteTestosterone 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 growth, a sense of well-being, and sexual function. Inadequate production of testosterone is not a common cause of erectile dysfunction; however, when ED does occur due to decreased testosterone production, testosterone replacement therapy may improve the problem. As a man ages, the amount of testosterone in his body gradually declines. This natural decline starts after age 30 and continues throughout life. Other causes of low testosterone … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteCan I Quit TRT Or Testosterone Replacement Therapy? By Low Testosterone Expert Dr David Asher By: orangecountyusa Read more from the original source: Can I Quit TRT Or Testosterone Replacement Therapy? By Low Testosterone Expert Dr David Asher - Video … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesTESTOSTERONE is said to be the androgen hormone that makes a man, A MAN. Though women produce testosterone too in smaller doses, between 1/7th and 1/10th the amount. We all have it in other words and we need it to function properly. However, as we age, our bodies ability to produce Testosterone declines year by year, and that decline differs between people, but is more or less an average of a couple of percentage points every year. Now, more than ever, men aged 30 and over are being diagnosed with Low Testosterone, also known as low t, but physicians properly … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteTestosterone Replacement Therapy - Dr. G Testosterone Replacement Therapy, when appropriately prescribed and used, is safe and effective and can prevent many diseases. Low testosterone symptoms may be a result of other underlying... By: Atlantis Medical Wellness Center Originally posted here: Testosterone Replacement Therapy - Dr. G - Video … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteTRT - 1 Month Bloodwork Results / Protocol Adjustment (Testosterone Replacement Therapy) How are my levels after 1 month of TRT? Any changes necessary? Wanna know why I am on Testosterone Replacement Therapy? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zRpjjGdMgQ Follow me on ... By: TRT Brah View post: TRT - 1 Month Bloodwork Results / Protocol Adjustment (Testosterone Replacement Therapy) - Video … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesBENEFITS OF TESTOSTERONE THERAPY AND BENEFITS OF HCG THERAPY TO INCREASE NATURAL TESTOSTERONE PRODUCTION IN MEN Increased male sex drive Improve male sexual performance Enhance mood in men Reduce depression in men Increased energy and vitality Increase male bone density Improve male fertility Increases production of sperm cells Increased strength and endurance Regulate distribution of body fat Increase body hair growth Reduce risk of heart disease Develops lean muscle mass HCG THERAPY TO INCREASE NATURAL TESTOSTERONE PRODUCTION IN MEN Male patients with low testosterone and LH blood levels undergoing HCG Therapy to Increase Natural Testosterone can generally achieve testosterone levels … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesSt. Louis, Missouri (PRWEB) November 25, 2014 As a personal injury law firm with a focus on defective drug law, Carey Danis & Lowe have remained abreast of the news circulating on the topic of testosterone gel and testosterone-replacement therapy as they relate to patient health and safety. Testosterone gels have been placed under increased scrutiny over the past year, in large part due to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) in November 2013 whose findings showed an increase in the risk of heart attack and stroke in study participants who used testosterone. Carey … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may be one step closer to making a determination about the risks of suffering a heart attack and stroke as a result of using testosterone replacement therapy drugs. The agency announced it would investigate testosterone heart attack and stroke risks in February 2014, after a study suggested that men age 65 years and older have a two-fold increased risk of suffering a heart attack during the first 90 days of starting testosterone replacement therapy. Men younger than 65 with a history of heart disease had have as much as a three-fold increased heart … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteMarkets Drug delivery company Acrux has warned it is at risk of missing its next milestone payment from distributor Eli Lilly because concerns about a potential link between testosterone replacement therapy and heart failure have hampered sales in the United States. Acrux's lead product is Axiron, a therapy to treat hypogonadism, a condition of low or no testosterone in men. In January the US Food and Drug Administration said it would investigate whether TRT increased the risk of heart attack and stroke in some men. The company and medical professionals have criticised the two studies upon which the FDA based … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesSerious side effects have been linked to testosterone therapy treatment. Two recent studies, including one in PLOS One, found men aged 65 and older had twice the risk of having a heart attack, stroke or death after taking a testosterone therapy prescription for 90 days. That risk declined after patients stopped using the testosterone treatment. The FDA is now investigating these findings as of January 31st, 2014. Use and Abuse of Testosterone Testosterone (androgen) therapy treatment is prescribed to men and women to primarily treat symptoms of sexual dysfunction. The levels of testosterone decline in men as they age by … Read more »