Testosterone Therapy

Testosterone is a critical male hormone, for men and women, it is perhaps one of the most critical hormones in the endocrine system. But that being said, all hormones are important and play a significant role in the symphony within your body. It is responsible for strength, energy, a deep voice, strong bones, muscle development, libido (sex drive), body hair, mood, assertiveness ...and many more traits that are associated with masculinity.  But there are more roles that testosterone plays in a man’s health. Testosterone plays a vital role in how men’s reproductive system (prostate gland health and testicles) develops and...

Q: What is Testosterone? A: Testosterone is a hormone, a chemical messenger – it is the sex hormone that is responsible for making males male, although women also have the hormone in small amounts. Also known as an androgen, Testosterone is produced mostly by the testes/testicles. The Leydig cells, present in certain parts of the testis, produce Testosterone. Men are infertile without Testosterone – during the process of spermatogenesis (development of mature sperm), germ cells are unable to progress beyond meiosis (reproductive cell division) in the absence of Testosterone. Q: Why should I consider Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)? A: A...

Men with low testosterone levels after age 40 have a higher risk of death over a four-year period than those with normal levels of the hormone, the study suggests. However, researchers caution that the link between low Testosterone and early death is still somewhat uncertain. They add that it's possible that a third unknown factor is responsible for both low testosterone levels and increased mortality. Molly Shores of the VA Puget Sound Health Care System and the University of Washington, Seattle led the study. The details are in the current issue of Archives of Internal Medicine. A Very Wide Playing...

Ask any aging man... The effects of lowered testosterone levels that occur in an aging man's body are anything but pretty: weakened, flabby muscles, steady accumulation of ugly, toxin-laden fat, chronic fatigue, annoying joint pain...the hits just keep on coming. What's worse is that so many well-meaning “experts,” physicians included, continue to give their older patients that same old sad refrain..., "it's natural and happens to all of us...just get used to it” or some other meaningless platitudes that do nothing...absolutely nothing...to help stop the advance of these sad-sack symptoms. But you can fight back with Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)....

CHICAGO – Testosterone replacement therapy may provide an alternative to bariatric surgery in severely obese hypogonadal men. Mean body mass index (BMI) in 46 hypogonadal men with grade III obesity dropped from 41.9 to 33.6 kg/m2 while they were receiving testosterone undecanoate at 1,000 mg by intramuscular injection every 12 weeks for up to 6 years, Farid Saad, Ph.D., reported at the joint meeting of the International Congress of Endocrinology and the Endocrine Society. The subjects, with a mean age of 60 years, were selected from two prospective registries totaling 561 men with total serum testosterone of 12.1 nmol/L or...

Are You Feeling Tired More Than Usual? And are You Wondering Why? Keep Reading...the Cause May Surprise You As the months and years turn into decades, and you are blowing out more and more candles on your birthday cake, several uninvited guests continue to show up, seemingly intent on crashing your party: diminished libido, lack of interest in sex, constant fatigue, loss of hard-earned muscle tone, pounds and blubber increasing like feral cats, mental fog, trouble getting to sleep, new joint aches and pains...well, you get the point. Aging is assaulting your body, and the results are not pretty. In...

The benefits of Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) to treat low testosterone in both men and women substantially outweigh any risks according to the results of a new study presented at the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists’ (AACE) 24th Annual Scientific and Clinical Congress. Low Testosterone -- also known as “low-T” -- is characterized by the lack of sex drive, diminishing energy, hair, bone, and muscle mass loss, joint aches and pains, accumulated slabs of fat, depression, and mental confusion, or “brain fog.” The panel was responding to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) safety alert issued in March 2015 warning...

Testosterone Replacement Therapy Lowers Heart Attack Risk You’ve heard the commercials and seen the advertisements from law offices concerning the risks of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). Maybe you believed what you observed, and you’re convinced that testosterone therapy increases the risk of severe health hazards, especially heart attacks. However, a recent study has concluded the exact opposite: high levels of testosterone are linked to a lower risk of fatal heart attacks and strokes and lowers overall mortality for men. There’s no question that the role testosterone plays in maintaining men’s health is complex and controversial. Dire warnings of severe, adverse...

Men are Also Afflicted with this Troublesome Condition Experts are convinced men go through an equivalent of menopause due to a drop in testosterone during their middle-age. As we get older, our levels of sex hormones decline. In women, this leads to menopause. But do men go through a male equivalent as their testosterone drops? Some experts (and many men themselves) believe the answer to that question is a loud, resounding “YES.” The cause? A precipitous drop in testosterone, which results in a broad range of middle-age problems: Little energy Loss of mental sharpness and increased brain fog Weakened, flabby...

Unless you've been living in a cave, or under a rock, you’ve surely heard the term “Low-T” or seen an advertisement talking about how testosterone declines as men age and how the solution is undergoing testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). It promises an incredible allure: increased libido, more muscle mass and strength, exploding energy levels to what they were in your youth, and a host of others. But is that the entire story? Does it come with health risks? Each birthday after 30 means a drop in testosterone levels by approximately 1%, and therefore 10% each decade. Do the math. By...

One of the most significant concerns of men over age 50 is losing strength as they age. They don’t want to lose their independence because of frailty. So, what can they do to keep their muscles and bones healthy? The answer is, what’s really behind their loss of strength. Low Testosterone ('Low-T”) Levels Increase a Man’s Risk for Disability Fact: certain forms of exercise, diet, and supplements will help older folks keep their bones and muscles stay active as they age. But that’s just part of the story. A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism...

This figure is twice the number of men undergoing TRT as recently as 2008. This growing number is in spite of the dire warnings from many medical experts that they are increasing their chances of a heart attack and other health complications. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has Entered the Debate The Food and Drug Administration is trying to decide whether taking hormone supplements, which promise to battle that natural decline, is safe. As the FDA is gathering evidence and determining what, if any regulatory action to take, the questions remain unanswered and controversial. What are the pros and...

The Great Testosterone Debate: Does testosterone cause severe health risks? Or does testosterone protect from health problems? Keep reading and discover the facts! When discussing testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), there is one thing sure: there are substantial differences of opinion among medical professionals about TRT. This difference leads to the great testosterone debate. Some physicians are concerned that testosterone replacement therapy comes with potential adverse side effects and should only be prescribed for severe cases of hypogonadism (deficient testosterone levels). Other doctors disagree. According to these medical professionals, when appropriately used, testosterone replacement therapy delivers a broad range of health...

A federal judge has vacated a massive 140 million dollar verdict over testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) treatment after concluding that the jury’s finding was inconsistent. The lawsuit was filed by Jeffrey Konrad, a Tennessee resident. Konrad claimed in his filing that he suffered a heart attack after two months of testosterone therapy using AndroGel, a topical gel that is used to treat low testosterone (“Low-T”) in older men. AndroGel is manufactured by the large Chicago-based pharmaceutical company AbbVie. In October 2017, a jury awarded Konrad $140,000 in compensatory damages and $140 million in punitive damages after finding that AbbVie was...

Ask any doctor. They will tell you the grim fact: their male patients over 40 have many complaints they never suffered from in their youth. Depression. Weight-gain, with an increase of slabs of ugly, disease-producing blubber. Shrinkage of muscles and loss of muscle tone. Moodiness. Dry, wrinkled, weathered skin. Never-ending joint aches and pains. Hair loss. Constant fatigue, which takes a terrible toll on every aspect of their lives. Loss of sex drive. The parade of horrors just continues, seemingly without let-up. Worse, all-too-often they are told that it's only aging, and there's nothing to be done about it...so deal...

Undoubtedly, you've heard the warnings by law firms that always blare during radio and television commercials about the link between testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and cardiovascular disease. An official-sounding voice informs you that: “If you or a loved one used a prescription testosterone patch, cream, gel, deodorant or spray and suffered a heart attack, pulmonary embolism, blood clot, stroke or died, you might be entitled to monetary damages. Recent medical studies have concluded that men who used testosterone supplements were much more likely to suffer a heart attack, stroke, blood clot, or die than men who didn't take testosterone. Also,...

Did you know? Recent studies have confirmed the link between low testosterone (“Low-T”) and depression. Did you know that clinical depression has been shown to have a direct relationship to low testosterone (“Low-T”)? Older men are at especially high risk for depression. Older men also usually experience a dramatic decline in their testosterone levels. Coincidence? Perhaps. But perhaps not. But it is not only older men who are at risk for depression. Men of all ages who have Low-T are also more apt to be depressed. Which Came First: the Chicken or the Egg? The connection between low testosterone and...

Testosterone: The Master Protector Keep reading and discover how testosterone’s many benefits just keep on coming! The benefits of testosterone are well-known: increased strength and muscle mass; surging energy levels; lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, deeper, more restorative sleep, and sharpened mental function. But There are Other, Lesser-Known Benefits of Testosterone That’s right. Did you know: Testosterone can help men who are suffering from osteoporosis. Testosterone may protect men from Asthma attacks. Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) is both efficient and safe if done correctly under medical supervision. Testosterone has been linked to lowering cholesterol and insulin levels. Let’s take...

Think women don’t need testosterone? Think again! Keep reading and discover what this vital hormone can do for women. Testosterone...the so-called “male hormone.” The hormone that causes a man’s libido to skyrocket...his muscles to grow...his energy levels to explode...his appetite for risk-taking...his aggression...and many other masculine traits. So testosterone is only for men, right? Wrong. Absolutely, totally, 100% wrong. Here’s a little-known secret: women need testosterone as well. Did you know that women are born with testosterone? And testosterone levels plunge in women as well as men? Fact: the vast majority of older women experience a decline in testosterone. Studies...

Did you know: Low Testosterone levels can predict Metabolic Syndrome Testosterone protects against Multiple Sclerosis Testosterone may protect men from autoimmune disease Testosterone Therapy may reduce men’s risk of Prostate Cancer Keep reading and discover the many exciting and little-known benefits of this miraculous hormone Testosterone. The male hormone responsible for muscles, manhood, and chest hair. This potent hormone is also behind the male sex drive, risk-taking, courage, aggression, and a broad range of definitive masculine characteristics, both good and bad, depending on circumstances. But Testosterone Also Plays a Critical Role in Maintaining Men’s Health That’s correct. A recent study...

With the constant drumbeat of headlines in the news about the risks of Testosterone, it would be easy to believe that there are no health benefits in Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) for middle-aged men, only health hazards. Heart attacks and strokes are mentioned prominently in the television advertisements by law firms that are just lying in wait to file lawsuits against the Testosterone manufacturers. If that weren't bad enough, there is a seemingly endless trail of “recommendations” by “medical experts,” including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that call for severe restrictions on a physician's ability to prescribe Testosterone for...

Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin: An overlooked biomarker that is so vital to your testosterone levels Here’s what you need to know about this crucial piece of the testosterone puzzle It’s a fact. Testosterone is essential...absolutely essential to your good health. When a man’s testosterone levels are reasonable, the results are a healthy libido, a robust immune system, high energy, mental sharpness, powerful muscles, and an optimistic approach to dealing with life’s problems. Conversely, when a man’s testosterone levels are below average he will experience a broad range of symptoms: constant fatigue, elevated stress, moodiness, joint aches and pains, weakened, shrinking muscles,...

For decades the medical community accepted the fact that testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) should never be prescribed for aging men due to the increased risk of prostate cancer. This was especially true for men that were diagnosed with the dreaded disease. It was considered by many urologists that treating men suffering from prostate cancer with testosterone would be “like throwing gasoline on a raging bonfire.” However, this long-held view has been challenged. A recent study produced evidence that testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) significantly improved outcomes for some men who underwent robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP). The finding is the conclusion of the study...

Boosting men's Testosterone levels could reduce deaths from heart disease and Type 2 Diabetes, United Kingdom (UK) doctors and scientists say. A team in Sheffield has demonstrated that Testosterone has a "significant impact" on the way the body handles sugar and fat. At the Endocrine Society's annual meeting, they said low Testosterone (Low-T) was common in type 2 diabetic patients. Experts said the field was being "turned upside down" as Testosterone was previously considered a cause of these problems...not a method of prevention or a solution to them. Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) was thought to explain why men are more...

But many experienced football coaches and fans know that the game is decided “in the trenches,” by the performance of both the offensive and defensive linemen. Without the blocking and tackling that goes on, mostly unnoticed, every single time the ball is snapped, there could be no exciting, spectacular plays. This leads to two other conclusions: When the linemen block efficiently, opening up huge holes for the running backs, and protecting the quarterback, their team usually wins. Yet the linemen remain anonymous. When the linemen are mentioned on the news, all-too-often it is a result of a penalty they committed...

Dr. Paresh Dandona Presents New Data Regarding Testosterone as a Type-2 Diabetes Treatment Dr. Paresh Dandona is the co-author of the research, printed in the scientific periodical Diabetes, Obesity, and Metabolism. The title is "Remission of type 2 diabetes following long-term treatment with injectable testosterone undecanoate in patients with hypogonadism and type 2 diabetes: 11-year data from a real-world registry study." This study collected data from eleven years of treatment at a facility in Bremerhaven, Germany. Bio-Identical Testosterone Therapy cured Type-2 Diabetes in 1/3rd of treated patients. Based on this data, Dr. Dandona is confident that Testosterone can help men...

Hormone Replacement Therapy > Testosterone Therapy Testosterone is the primary male hormone that maintains muscle mass and strength, fat distribution, bone mass, sperm production, sex drive, and potency. Testosterone is considered to be the "male hormone." Testosterone: A "male hormone" -- a sex hormone produced by the testes that encourage the development of male sexual characteristics, stimulates the activity of the male secondary sex characteristics, penis growth, muscle development, and masculine features. Chemically, testosterone is 17-beta-hydroxy-4-androstane-3-one. Testosterone is the most potent of the naturally occurring androgens. The androgens in general also cause the development of male sex characteristics, such as...

LabCorp Announces a Change to the Testosterone Reference Range When you receive the results of a blood test, the numerical result will come with an average range that consists of two numbers: one low and the other high. The goal is to have your number fall in-between both figures, and place you in the “reference range,” also called the “normal range." This figure is essential since your doctor will question anything outside of the normal range. Makes sense, right? So far, so good. However, LabCorp, the largest clinical laboratory in America, recently lowered the testosterone reference range for men from...

Think again! Keep reading and discover the latest research on testosterone’s benefits A recent study finds testosterone replacement slows prostate cancer recurrence in low-risk patients In the most momentous study so far undertaken, US researchers have found that testosterone replacement slows the return of prostate cancer in low-risk patients. This finding may question the long-held theory of traditional hormonal prostate treatment. The conclusions were presented at the European Association of Urology congress in Barcelona, Spain. Background Doctors have long regarded testosterone as a hormone which promotes prostate cancer. The 1941 work of Dr. Charles Huggins and Clarence Hodges won Huggins...

Low testosterone affects countless men across the globe, especially in Western countries like the United States, where the problem seems to be a big issue. Scientists have noticed a worrying trend that sperm count in men has been declining over the decades, and a growing number of men seem to be suffering from symptoms related to hypogonadism. Low testosterone levels (also called “Low-T” but diagnosed as hypogonadism or testosterone deficiency syndrome) can cause a host of health maladies: fatigue, low libido, erectile dysfunction, weakened muscles, unwanted weight-gain, fat accumulation, joint aches and pains, insomnia, mental fog, depression...and a drop in...