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Reading Time: 2 minutesGarden City, New York (PRWEB) January 13, 2014 Mitchell Efros MD FACS, President and Medical Director of Accumed Research Associates appeared on Katz's Corner News Talk Radio 77 WABC to discuss clinical research as an option for medical care. Visit Katz's Corner Accumed Research January 14, 2014 and listen to the January 12th, 2014 podcast to hear the entire broadcast. Accumed Research Associates offers enlarged prostate (BPH) treatment for men that experience symptoms. The various clinical trials may provide novel therapeutic alternatives for men suffering with urinary problems referred to as lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). The clinical trials offered … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesResearchers are unlocking the mysteries of how low testosterone is related to men's overall health. Along the way, they're uncovering connections between low testosterone and other health conditions. Diabetes, metabolic syndrome, obesity, and high blood pressure have all been linked to testosterone deficiency. Low testosterone isn't known to cause these health problems, and replacing testosterone isn't the cure. Still, the associations between low testosterone and other medical conditions are interesting and worth a look. Male Enhancement: Is It Worth a Try? Our email inboxes fill up every day with advertisements for pills, ointments, supplements, and contraptions aimed at enhancing penis … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteStop living in the shadows. Low testosterone, or Low T, can be caused by a medical condition called hypogonadism (hi-po-go-na-dizm) and can cause symptoms such as: reduced sex drive, reduced energy, and sexual dysfunction, among others. Its estimated to affect millions of men in the U.S. If you feel youre experiencing the signs and/or symptoms of Low T, talk to your doctor to learn more about all the signs and symptoms of Low T and see if you should be tested. Low T can cause low libido (decreased sex drive), which is a lack of desire for sex that may … Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutesLow T Low testosterone, also known as low T, is a common condition in men as they get older. Testosterone levels naturally decline with age. In their 60s, roughly 20 percent of men have low testosterone, according to the Urology Care Foundation. Among men in their 70s, that number rises to 30 percent. And by the time men have reached their 80s, about half of them have had a drop in testosterone levels. Testosterone is a sex hormone that is produced in a mans testes. When a male baby is developing, this hormone helps the sex organs form. During puberty, … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteKnee Pain? Watch videos of real people managing OA of the Knee. Generic Name: testosterone (tes-TOS-ter-ohn) Brand Name: Striant Treating symptoms of low testosterone in adult men when their bodies do not make any testosterone or not enough testosterone (hypogonadism). It may be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Testosterone is a male sex hormone. It works by replacing or supplementing the testosterone that is naturally made in the body. Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you. Video: Treatment for Depression Treatments for depression are getting better everyday … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteJames Rutter Since 2005, James Rutter has worked as a freelance journalist for print and Internet publications, including the News of Delaware County, Main Line Times and Broad Street Review. As a former chemist, college professor and competitive weightlifter, he writes about science, education and exercise. Rutter earned a B.A. in philosophy and biology from Albright College and studied philosophy and cognitive science at Temple University. Testosterone is a naturally occurring steroid hormone responsible for proper growth of sex organs. Its deficiency is marked by a number of physiological and psychological symptoms. Some diseases and injuries can result in low … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteLow testosterone (Low-T) definition Testosterone is a hormone required for male development and is produced primarily in the testicles. It is responsible for building muscle and bone mass as well as sperm production and sex drive. It influences male pattern fat distribution, bone density, and red blood cell production. Lack of or underproduction of testosterone either directly due to decreased production in the testes or indirectly due to lack of stimulation of the testes to produce testosterone by the pituitary gland is called hypogonadism and is a medical condition requiring treatment. In the normal developing male, testosterone peaks during early … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesTow testosterone treatment can help improve quality of life and reduce or delay the symptoms of aging, known as andropause the male version of menopause. In men, testosterone levels begin to decline after the age of 30 by about 1% per year. Some men will have even more rapid decline in their testosterone levels. By the age of 40, many men begin to experience symptoms of low testosterone. If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, you may have low testosterone: Low or reduced libido Erectile dysfunction or decreased sexual performance Fatigue or loss of energy The couch is … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesBy Erinn Hutkin, Special to U-T San Diego 6 a.m.Jan. 7, 2014 Dr. Brenda Marshall, who has an integrated medicine practice in Solana Beach, said she knows one person in particular who has benefited greatly from hormone replacement therapy. He was reluctant at first to try the treatment to make up for low testosterone and other hormones in the body that decrease with age, but at more than 80 years old, he was getting heavier and moving slower. After just three weeks of hormone therapy, she said, he was sleeping better and had more energy. Its like a new life … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteStop living in the shadows. Low testosterone, or Low T, can be caused by a medical condition called hypogonadism (hi-po-go-na-dizm) and can cause symptoms such as: reduced sex drive, reduced energy, and sexual dysfunction, among others. Its estimated to affect millions of men in the U.S. If you feel youre experiencing the signs and/or symptoms of Low T, talk to your doctor to learn more about all the signs and symptoms of Low T and see if you should be tested. Low T can cause low libido (decreased sex drive), which is a lack of desire for sex that may … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteExamples Generic Name Testosterone Methyltestosterone Testosterone is not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating sexual problems in women. At this time, there is no testosterone pill, patch, or cream approved for women in the U.S. Those made for men have too high a dose for women. But your doctor may prescribe testosterone in a compounded formula, which is a medicine made just for you by a pharmacist. Testosterone is known as a "male" hormone, or androgen. It also is made in small amounts by a woman's adrenal glands and ovaries. A woman's testosterone is highest … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesWhat are the causes of low testosterone? Low testosterone levels may be caused by a number of factors. For example there may be a problem at the level of the hypothalamus or pituitary to produce appropriate amounts of LH and FSH to stimulate testosterone production. Another possibility is that the organs that make testosterone do not function normally or are not able to respond to stimulation by the brain. Also, as mentioned, changes in SHBG can affect for the amount of testosterone that is available to exert its effects. Some common causes of primary hypogonadism or failure of the gonads … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesIn recent years, Spyros Mezitis, MD, PhD, has found himself talking to a lot more male patients about low testosterone, a diagnosis he says is becoming increasingly common. "More men are getting older, and men are more open about talking about erectile dysfunction," Mezitis, an endocrinologist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, tells WebMD. On the one hand, increased diagnosis of low testosterone is driven by an aging population, less stigma, and more precise tests. But there's another big reason why men come to Mezitis' office for a testosterone test. "Men are bombarded by media, by advertising campaigns … Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutesLow testosterone facts Testosterone is produced by the testes in males and ovaries in females. The testes are under the hormonal control of the hypothalamus and pituitary in the brain and make testosterone in response to stimulation by FSH and LH. Primary hypogonadism occurs because of the inability of the testes to produce testosterone. Causes of secondary and tertiary hypogonadism are due to a variety of illnesses or diseases that affect the hypothalamus-pituitary-gonadal axis. Symptoms of low testosterone depend upon when in the life cycle it occurs. Osteoporosis and loss of muscle mass are significant complications of low testosterone. In … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteApril 2, 2015 Credit: Thinkstock Brett Smith for redOrbit.com @ParkstBrett As a man, watching commercials during sporting events can really make you question your masculinity. If the bombardment of erectile dysfunction messages arent enough, we now have to ask the question, Am I suffering from Low-T? Now, a new study suggests that women could also have their Low-T insecurities poked after every Monday Night Football touchdown. Not just a male hormone The study, published in inThe FASEB Journal, suggests a relationship between low levels of testosterone and other androgens, and both atherosclerosis and obesity in women. We hope that our … Read more »

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Reading Time: < 1 minute7 ways hormones improve your quality of life By KSL Local February 5th, 2015 @ 2:12pm Here at KSL Local, we are determined to help you find the best in regards to local information, services, restaurants and much more. This week we've teamed up with the Family Wellness Clinic to talk about different ways hormones can improve your health. It's a well known fact that hormones affect our metabolism, sex differentiation and libido. Hormones, however, have hundreds of other functions in our bodies as well estrogen alone has over 400 functions. The bottom line? Our lives are greatly affected by … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesContact Information Available for logged-in reporters only AUTHOR VIDEO AVAILABLE AT: http://youtu.be/3j232kdcnSQ Newswise BOSTON Fears of a link between testosterone replacement therapy and cardiovascular risk are misplaced, according to a review published in this months Mayo Clinic Proceedings. The therapy has come under widespread scrutiny in recent months, including by a federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) panel convened last fall. Theres no good evidence that we could find that testosterone therapy increases cardiovascular risk, says lead author Abraham Morgentaler, MD, of Director of Mens Health Boston and a urologist on staff at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Thats not … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesFDA Says Low-T Drug Manufacturers Must Warn of Blood Clot Risks Surely youve seen the commercials for low-t or low testosterone. If you havent, heres a glimpse: Clearly, low-t drug manufacturers promise a rejuvenated sex life and the commercials also seem to suggest that you will want to go sailing and walk along the beach. All joking aside, low-t drug treatment has been touted as a panacea for aging men, but it hasnt been until recently that warnings about possible blood clots from taking low-t drugs have come to the forefront. Naturally, low-t drug manufacturers probably dont want their potential … Read more »