Testosterone

Low testosterone, obesity, and type 2 diabetes form a preventable triangle of ill health that damages many men’s quality of life. Consider these three facts: Obesity is a scientifically established contributor to low testosterone Obesity is directly related to type 2 diabetes Men with type 2 diabetes often suffer from chronic low testosterone When you…

Poorly-researched claims of a dangerous increase in cardiovascular disease (CVD) associated with Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) have been circulated by the popular health media over the years. Reliable scientific studies reviewed by international experts fail to support the hysteria. In fact, the most reliable research available leans toward Low Testosterone, not TRT, as a likely…

Osteoporosis, the loss of bone mass and density that leads to a weakening of the skeletal structure and an increased risk of fractures, is commonly considered to be a “women-only” problem. There are some facts that contribute to this mistaken assumption: Men have larger skeletons which deteriorate more slowly Male bone loss starts later in…

Anemia, a harmful condition in which your body lacks sufficient red blood cells to carry healthy levels of oxygen, drastically increases in men over the age of 50, the age range most affected by low testosterone. Similar to low testosterone, anemia isn’t a simple complication related to the normal aging process. The Causes of Anemia…

Low testosterone (hypogonadism) and Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) should be part of the conversation you’re having with your medical provider, particularly if you’re overweight. Recent studies link abdominal obesity—accompanied by symptoms—to low testosterone levels. These studies show the need for both patients and physicians to be aware of both the warning signs and the complications associated with…

Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) is being prescribed at higher rates than ever before, but what does medical science reveal about the effectiveness of TRT? Current research supports the following overall conclusions: There are a wide range of potential health benefits that may improve the quality of life for patients experiencing the symptoms of hypogonadism (the clinical…

Mounting evidence indicates that Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) is probably safe for treating the symptoms of hypogonadism (chronic low testosterone) in men with a history of prostate cancer (PCa). Although the medical community has not reached a definitive conclusion and more specifics are still needed, several studies in line with this favorable trend were presented at the recent…