Men’s Hormone Health
What Causes Low Testosterone?
You went for your last physical or to get some symptoms checked out because you care about your health, and you haven’t been feeling quite like yourself. You may have been feeling far more fatigued than usual, more irritable, or you’ve lost some of your interest in physical intimacy with your partner. Your doctor has…
Read MoreSymptoms of Mild Depression and Their Link to Low T
Two things men often don’t care to discuss: If you’re struggling with mild symptoms of depression that are holding you back at work and in your relationships, there are treatments available. However, before you either conclude or rule out on your own whether the problem is psychiatric and that antidepressant medication is your best option,…
Read MoreIsn’t Testosterone the Cause of Men Losing Their Hair?
Are you worried about losing your hair? It’s an understandable concern. You may have heard that testosterone, including TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy) used to treat men suffering from chronic Low T symptoms, causes hair loss, since that outdated myth—based only on a couple of very shaky research studies—has been circulating for decades. We can say…
Read MoreThe Critical Balance: Men’s Estrogen and Testosterone Levels
The role of estrogen in men is quite an important topic, even if it might cause some men surprise or discomfort. Here a couple of facts you should know about the role of estrogen in the male body: To say that in another way: Estrogen, commonly known as the female sex hormone, is critical to…
Read MoreEnlarged Breasts in Men: Gynecomastia Is No Laughing Matter
Topics like males growing breasts may cause most men to snicker, but it can be a terrifying reality for those who suffer from testosterone imbalance. Nobody likes to think of their body becoming something they don’t recognize. Gynecomastia, the medical term for enlarged breasts in men, is caused by a significant decrease in the amount…
Read MoreTestosterone and Stroke Recovery: Research Finds a Connection
Preliminary studies are showing that testosterone may actually help men recover after they’ve had a stroke. That surprises many, because it directly contradicts the rumors (based on incomplete research) saying TRT—Testosterone Replacement Therapy—increases the dangers of heart attacks and strokes. Could Testosterone Help Stroke Patients? Aninda B. Acharya, M.D., assistant professor of neurology at Saint…
Read MoreFeeling Old Far Too Early—Low Testosterone and Premature Aging
Nobody likes feeling rundown and brittle, and it’s especially unpleasant when we’re not old enough to feel that way. Premature aging, our body wearing out and our spirit inexplicably low before their time, is often a fact of life for those suffering from untreated low testosterone. Let’s lay out some facts to start off: Your…
Read MorePartners in Crime—Low T and Its Co-Occurring Health Problems
One of the major determiners of men’s health is our complicated, volatile balance of hormones. When that balance is disturbed, we may experience not only the common symptoms of a hormone imbalance like Low T that disrupt our life, but also a number of co-occurring illnesses that could seriously compromise our wellbeing. Testosterone, the primary…
Read MoreDo Testosterone Levels Fluctuate Naturally?
Do testosterone levels fluctuate naturally? Yes, but it’s important to consider several things before chalking up any Low T symptoms you may be experiencing to the rhythms of life. Normal free testosterone levels for men are 9–30 ng/dl, which represents an important baseline for diagnosing Low T for any man who is experiencing the common…
Read MoreDoes Smoking Decrease Testosterone?—Yes and No
Does smoking decrease testosterone? Yes, in the long run, but it also increases testosterone in the short term. It’s an established fact that smoking is terrible for your health, often causing life-threatening illnesses, such as: It also has damaging effects on the rest of your body, including tampering with your hormone balance. Smoking Increases Testosterone…
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