(Augie) Juan Augustine Galindo Jr. MPAS, PA-C, Author at Testosterone Centers of Texas

A female doctor with a stethoscope around her neck explains the benefits of DHEA to her female patient.

DHEA (the abbreviation for dehydroepiandrosterone) is a steroid hormone that’s naturally produced in the body’s adrenal glands and women’s ovaries. DHEA is needed for your body to produce testosterone and estrogen, and your body’s natural DHEA levels are known to peak in early adulthood but then slowly fall as you age. A lot of rumors and…

A man sits at a table covered in paper files and charts. He is wearing a blue shirt with a striped tie, and he has his head in his hands. He looks frustrated, possibly due to the connection between hormones and anxiety.

We are living in unprecedented times. Chaotic events that are mostly outside of our control have disrupted nearly every aspect of our lives, including our work routines, our children’s education, our health and fitness goals, and our stress relief activities that keep us on top of our games. Under these conditions, heightened anxiety has become…

A silhouette of a man performing the bench press. Estrogen blockers are the latest method of doping for performance enhancement.

Most people are concerned about how they look and want to perform at the top of their games as often as possible. Societal pressures can convince us to take shortcuts and utilize less than safe measures to achieve those goals. Steroids and human growth hormone have been made famous in media scandals involving popular athletes…

Man in a white t-shirt struggles to get out of bed. He could benefit from learning about the connection between sleep and low testosterone.

Chronic insufficient sleep is a serious health risk common to most modern societies, and America is no exception. In fact, Americans sleep nearly two hours less than they did 100 years ago, and approximately 33% of those employed report sleeping less than six hours each night. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…

A tired businessman in a gray suit sits at an airport with a computer sitting on his lap. He is rubbing the bridge of his nose and looks fatigued. He may be suffering from the symptoms of male hypothyroidism.

Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid (a butterfly-shaped gland located in front of your windpipe) fails to produce enough of its vital hormones that are required for the proper functioning of many of your bodily systems. Although many people assume this condition occurs exclusively among women, hypothyroidism also occurs in men. Male hypothyroidism can be difficult…

A man is holding out a sugary cola. Drinking too many sugar filled beverages could contribute to low testosterone.

Although most people are generally aware that sugar is bad for their health, they are unaware of the specific harms it can cause. Beyond weight gain, routinely consuming large daily quantities of sugar can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and other chronic illnesses. Medical research also continues to find evidence that…

Three men are performing sit ups on the floor of a gym. Exercise is not a cure for clinical low testosterone.

Muscle mass and strength are important as men age. Mounting evidence indicates these factors indicate a longer life expectancy, whereas frailty is associated with morbidity. One of the primary factors in determining the body’s ability to maintain muscle mass is a healthy testosterone level—responsible for initiating a number critical bodily systems that must be functioning…

Young man in a white t-shirt holds fresh vegetables. Medical research shows that a low-fat diet can contribute to low testosterone under some circumstances.

Dietary information, which is often based on conjecture and marketing spin, can be both confusing and contradictory for those looking to improve their overall health. Many of us remember the days when almost all fat was labeled bad for you. However, modern nutritional fads like the Keto and Paleo diets recommend consuming much more fat…

A middle-aged man in a dark blue shirt sits in front of his computer, massaging his shoulder and grimacing in pain. It's important that people in pain understand the connection between opioids and chronic low testosterone.

Public awareness of the dangers related to prescription opioid misuse has greatly increased over the years. However, health concerns exist when these medications are taken exactly as prescribed for an extended period of time, even without behaviors that would indicate significant abuse. Medical research is finding that long-term use of opioids can impair the production…

The connection between depression and low testosterone could be what's on the mind of this middle-aged business man, who is wearing a gray suit and sitting in front of a laptop computer with his head resting in his hands.

Depression has been a major health concern for decades. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), this energy- and vitality-draining condition adversely affects more than 16.1 million American adults per year—roughly 7% of the U.S. population. Major depressive disorder is also the leading cause of disability among working-age individuals in the nation.…