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

As many men pass into and through middle age,  they experience a concerning loss of sex drive and alarming episodes of ED (erectile dysfunction)—the ability to achieve or maintain an erection. Being men, this diminished sexual performance can damage our perceived quality of life and harm our self-image. Actually, this is a common and particularly distressing…

Aching knees, wrists, elbows and fingers—arthritis is probably one of the first thoughts that crosses your mind when your joints start to throb. But, did you also think about the possibility of low testosterone as the primary cause? Let’s examine the rarely considered connection between your hormones and joint pain, Low T in particular. The…

Is TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy) safe for men who have already experienced cardiovascular events like heart attacks or strokes? Here’s what we know: Reliable research has shown that untreated low testosterone can cause a number of health issues, including an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes Normalizing testosterone levels through TRT also has been…

If I asked you to list medical conditions associated with soldiers in our military (active duty or veterans), low testosterone likely wouldn’t cross your mind, the assumption being that soldiers’ testosterone levels would be high. After all, these brave people have a well-deserved masculine reputation for rigorous training, extreme fitness, and their ability to perform…

Healthy testosterone levels, restored and maintained by a regimented TRT protocol, counter the sinister ways that chronic Low T has worn away the you that you recognize. There are emotional benefits of TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy) that most people suffering from Low T have never considered, such as: The improvement and stabilization of your mood Restoration of…

The unpleasant symptoms associated with hypogonadism (the medical term for low testosterone)  that generally grab men’s attention and motivate them to look into TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy) are fatigue and diminished sex drive. However, the benefits of TRT go beyond that boost of energy and motivation. Healthy testosterone levels, restored and maintained by a regimented TRT protocol,…

Myths surrounding health and medicine have always swirled about—loose conclusions stated as fact despite little evidence. Even though we’re living now in an age where medical conclusions are backed with reliable research, myths about low testosterone and its treatment, TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy), persist. Arguments for and against TRT cover a wide spectrum from the mostly…

Low T is often written off by men under 40 as a problem for “older” men—just part of the inevitable aging process and something they don’t need to think much about. However, an increasing number of men aged 40 and younger are now also experiencing a significant decline in testosterone levels, which can cause the…

While we know men with low testosterone may suffer bouts of depression, anxiety, mood swings, and irritability, there may be more serious cognitive concerns that come with poor male hormone health. Methodologically sound scientific data continues to uncover trends that associate clinically low testosterone with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Low Testosterone and Dementia: The Research…

Obesity is recognized by many medical experts as the most effective predictor of low testosterone in men, with obesity and poor hormonal balance frequently co-occurring to produce a state of poor health that significantly reduces their quality of life. This correlation that exists between being overweight and the presence of low testosterone leads many to…