Research Connects COPD and Low Testosterone Diagnosis and Treatment Options

A man in a gray sweater uses an inhaler to get relief for a breathing problem. COPD has been linked to low testosterone.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the general medical term for a series of progressive lung diseases that includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. These diseases cause severe breathing difficulties, weakness, and fatigue. The primary cause is a history of tobacco smoking, and genetic predisposition seems to be a significant factor as well. It’s estimated 24 million…

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hCG: The Options for Treating Low Testosterone

A middle-aged man in a blue shirt sits on a sofa in a doctors office. Doctor is in the foreground, where her hands can be seen holding a clipboard. She may be explaining the options for treating low testosterone with hCG.

Generally speaking, there’s no treatment more effective at providing relief from the symptoms of clinically diagnosed Low Testosterone than Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT). However, TRT may not be ideal for every patient’s circumstances. hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) monotherapy may provide an alternative solution for some situations. Is hCG Monotherapy an Effective Low Testosterone Treatment? Sometimes. Men hovering…

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