While none of us likes to admit we're getting older, it's important to remain aware of natural changes in the body that occur over time. Menopause is a concept usually associated with women with its hormonal changes, but some also refer to the natural hormone changes in men as "male…
Testosterone can impact your mind and body in many ways. Most men recognize that low libido, depression, and fatigue are signs of low T. However, this essential male hormone can also impact other areas of the body in ways that aren't immediately obvious. A low T doctor can administer a…
A team of researchers at a university in South Korea recently found links between low testosterone levels and the likelihood of a biopsy showing the presence of "high-grade prostate cancer." Led by Hyeon Jeong, MD, the researchers conducted their study at the Seoul Metropolitan Government Seoul National University with several…
Low Testosterone is a difficult condition that many men face every day. As many as 13 million Americans have low testosterone, and 90% of them will not seek low T treatment. With so many side effects, such as low energy, depression, low sex drive, weight gain, and erectile dysfunction, it’s…
The University of Texas Medical Branch released the findings of a new study yesterday, which shows that testosterone therapy is not linked to blood clot disorders in veins. Between January 1, 2007 and December 31, 2012, UTMB enrolled 30,572 commercially insured men to participate in the study. These men, all…
One of testosterone’s main functions is to build muscle. For men facing low levels of the hormone, increasing strength can be a challenge. In fact, low testosterone has the exact opposite effect as it easily turns muscle to fat. In the absence of the “male hormone”, estrogen increases and puts…
Many clients approach us with their concerns regarding treatment for low testosterone. Both men and women realize that there are many advantages to treating the symptoms associated with low testosterone but they also hear television commercials that indicate increases of heart disease and stroke, and other side effects after being treated…
While women don’t typically produce as much testosterone as males do, there’s still an amount present that women depend on for a number of bodily functions. When this already small amount of testosterone lowers even more, energy levels can decline, sex drives and moods can change haphazardly, and other bodily…
As men age past 30, they begin to notice a decrease in testosterone, often marked by a drop in sex drive and interest. Lethargy, difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection, and mood swings are other possible symptoms of low T, but they could also be symptoms of other causes. If you’re experiencing…
As it becomes more socially acceptable to talk about topics such as low sperm count and erectile dysfunction, conversations about low T are more commonplace than they used to be. Part of the phenomenon is due to the advertising and marketing of medications, and the other part is that men…
