Testosterone
Depression and Low Testosterone—Could There Be a Treatment Overlap?
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.…
Read MoreSlowing the Premature Aging Process—TRT and Improved Muscle Performance in Older Men
The likelihood of discovering low testosterone increases as men get older. As a result of this treatable condition, men often notice a significant reduction in their energy levels, muscle mass, muscle strength, and quality of life earlier in life than expected. This premature aging and frailty often affects balance and how quickly the muscles fatigue,…
Read MoreResearch Supports TRT for Men With Low-T-Related Obesity
“Men with hypogonadism and obesity receiving long-term testosterone therapy achieved progressive and sustained weight loss, while untreated controls gained,” said Karim Haider, MD, a urologist, andrologist, and researcher, who presented his research findings at ENDO 2019, the Endocrine Society’s annual conference. Although we have previously highlighted research showing that low testosterone contributes to obesity, this…
Read MoreTestosterone Pellets: Research Casts Doubt on Marketing Claims
The concept underlying testosterone pellets is a simple one—implant the time-release medication under the skin, and let your body do the rest. For busy patients hoping to find relief for the symptoms of chronic low testosterone through Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT), an implant-and-forget approach can sound quite attractive when compared to other methods of treatment.…
Read MoreLow Testosterone and Comorbidity: Research Links Low T to Poor Health
While most people associate testosterone with certain “male” behavioral characteristics like aggression and risk taking, testosterone actually plays a much more valuable role in human health by fueling and triggering a number of critical bodily systems, including: Producing of lean muscle mass Developing and maintaining bone tissue Regulating and distributing body fat Governing libido (sex…
Read MoreMale Pattern Baldness and Testosterone—Connection, Not Cause
Many men who seek treatment for the chronic symptoms of low testosterone are rightly concerned about possible side effects. However, many of these concerns are based on rumors, such as the incorrect assertion that testosterone causes male pattern baldness. This myth has been repeated for decades despite being based on very shaky information. In fact, there’s no…
Read MoreTRT and Your Urinary and Sexual Health—Research Shows Benefits
The importance of testosterone in men’s overall health is well known. This hormone plays a crucial role in many bodily systems that include: Sexual function Urinary health Fat metabolism Lean muscle production Bone mass development and maintenance Energy production When your testosterone levels fall below normal, these systems may begin to function poorly, which can…
Read MoreTRT and Blood Clots—Research Shows No Direct Connection
Patients seeking treatment for chronic low testosterone often express concern about a potential link between Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) and increased blood pressure and blood clotting that could lead to heart attacks or strokes. Although an understandable concern, it’s important to understand the facts about how testosterone affects the viscosity (thickness) of a patient’s blood…
Read MoreTRT and Its Potential Role in Diabetes Treatment and Prevention
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…
Read MoreTRT and Cardiovascular Disease: International Panel Finds Benefits Instead of Increased Risks
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…
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