Marketing Testosterone Therapy to Men
Most men — and, indeed, most doctors who treat men — do not have a sophisticated understanding of how testosterone works in the body, how and why different types of hypogonadism progress, and what the true limitations of the testosterone-related research are. At the same time, men who suffer from Low T related problems […]
More Research into the Dangers of Testosterone Therapy
Here is a synopsis of 4 critical pieces of research on the possible dangers of testosterone therapy. “Association of Testosterone Therapy With Mortality, Myocardial Infarction, and Stroke in Men With Low Testosterone Levels” — published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) in 2013. The authors sought to “assess the association between testosterone […]
Three Complex Truths about Testosterone Therapy
Most people want simple, easy answers: is testosterone therapy “good” or “bad”? Is it safe or not? But the reality is not black and white. Here are three truths about testosterone science: 1. Doing the opposite of what harmed someone will not necessarily treat him. For instance, perhaps a poor diet and lack of exercise […]
What Causes Low Testosterone Levels?
Researchers have proposed different mechanisms that can cause Testosterone levels to drop. For instance: The biochemical signals that go between the testes and the brain can, for different reasons, falter, prompting the brain to biochemically “ask” the testes to limit production of testosterone; Defective testes or gonads can also prompt Low T levels; Medications and […]
When Is Testosterone Therapy Considered Appropriate?
The body strives to maintain its levels of key hormones, like testosterone, through an unconscious process called homeostasis. The body works to keep testosterone, cholesterol levels, sodium, calcium, blood pH and other factors in a constrained, narrow range to prevent problems and maximize fitness. Different men have different genetic programming, so what is considered a […]
The Symptoms and Treatment Options Available for “Low T”
Symptoms of Low Testosterone Different men present different low T symptoms. Common symptoms include: A loss of libido; The inability to maintain an erection; Reduced energy and general lethargy; A decrease in muscle mass; General changes in body composition; Looking more feminine and less masculine; Changes in body fat deposition; Reduction in body hair, as […]
