Posts by (Augie) Juan Augustine Galindo Jr. MPAS, PA-C

Research is both fascinating and complicated—an ever-growing, ever-developing collection of information. As the body of information builds, previous conclusions must be altered or replaced by new ones. Such is the case with the relationship between testosterone and cardiovascular disease (CVD) events, which include heart attacks and strokes. While supplementary testosterone was once thought to increase…

“Although the number of men studied here is relatively small, it is clear that the conventional wisdom is wrong that raising testosterone in men with prostate cancer will necessarily precipitate rapid progression and/or death.” This controversial statement was made by Dr. Abraham Morgentaler, an associate professor of surgery in the department of urology at Beth Israel…

Scientists are studying the possible connection between Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) and diabetes remission. These startling facts leave little wonder as to why researchers are scrambling to find effective treatments. According to the CDC, diabetes was the seventh leading cause of death in the United States in 2015. The average medical expenditures for people with…

As the COVID-19 saga continues, medical experts have observed a wide variety of potential co-occurring health consequences, one of which involves low testosterone. A recent study has produced data that shows COVID-19 could deteriorate testosterone levels in men hospitalized from the infection and increase the likelihood of ICU admission. COVID-19 and Low Testosterone: The Research…

Many men wonder why they feel less like themselves over time. They realize they’re getting older, but they are still concerned with significant changes like a noticeable loss of sex drive. If that describes your situation, if you find that the quality of your sex life and your overall satisfaction are declining, it’s normal to…

Although the words coronavirus, COVID-19, and pandemic have become permanent fixtures in every culture across the globe, there is still much we don’t know about the causes and effects of this illness. But, there’s one fact that the data has made clear: When it comes to COVID-19, men have suffered far worse outcomes than women. Research…

Men who had little or no trouble staying lean and strong in their younger years, who were full of energy, find themselves at a loss when they experience chronic fatigue, muscle deterioration, loss of libido, and the diminishing of other “masculine” traits later in life. It couldn’t be Low T, could it? Yes, it very…

If you’re not feeling your best and are worried about the symptoms of low testosterone, it might be time to talk with your medical professional about your weight. Although it can be an uncomfortable conversation, obesity is recognized by many medical experts as the most effective predictor of low testosterone in men. The point shouldn’t…