Men’s Hormone Health
The Cutoff for Low T Diagnosis: Not So Black and White After All
Low T is often thought of by most younger men of 40 years and under as a problem for “old guys” and something they don’t need to worry about. However, an increasing number of men aged 40 and younger are now also being seen by doctors with the telltale sign of Low T—a significant decrease…
Read MoreDon’t Just Chalk It Up to Stress: Consider the Possibility of Low T
Life is challenging. With all of your hectic obligations related to work and family, you’re less likely to associate your fatigue, irritability, weight gain, or a reduction in your sex drive to anything other than stress. However, if these symptoms occur often or their severity is increasing, you need to consider the possibility that low…
Read MoreA Legitimate Concern: The Health Risks of Untreated, Chronic Low T
Experts estimate that as many as 20% of men in their 60s suffer from chronic hypogonadism (the technical term for Low T), with ever-increasing numbers of younger men in their 30s, 40s, and 50s being diagnosed each year. It seems odd to us medical professionals, who have based our careers on sound, validated medical research,…
Read MoreGetting Your Free T Checked: The Key That Opens the Door to TRT Benefits
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. Beyond the restoration of these desirable life factors is a plethora of other benefits. Healthy testosterone levels, restored and maintained by a…
Read MorePer the Cleveland Clinic—Another TRT Study Fails to Show an Increase in Cardiac Arrests
Two things that are hard to kill—popular action heroes and medical advice based on poor research. Another major medical study has been published, debunking the persistent tale that says taking supplemental testosterone (TRT or Testosterone Replacement Therapy), even as prescribed for the treatment of clinically diagnosed low testosterone, causes an increase in heart attacks and…
Read MoreWhat 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…
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