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Low Testosterone Levels Eliminated By New Hormone


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 31st, 2017

Reading Time: < 1 minuteEditor's Choice Academic Journal Main Category: Men's Health Also Included In: Endocrinology Article Date: 02 Jan 2013 - 11:00 PST Current ratings for: Low Testosterone Levels Eliminated By New Hormone 3.5 (4 votes) 5 (2 votes) After being given a hormone known as kisspeptin, a group of scientists from the University of Edinburgh discovered that men's testosterone levels can increase. The hormone was found in the city of Hershey, Pennsylvania, famous for chocolate, therefore, it was named after the infamous Hershey's chocolate kiss. The study was published in the journal Clinical Endocrinology and funded by the Medical Research Council. Based … Read more »

Pill for low testosterone in men heads for phase II clinical trials


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 31st, 2017

Reading Time: < 1 minuteName of Company: TesoRx Pharma Industry: Pharmaceuticals City, State: Menlo Park, California Money Raised: $5.9 million of a $6.6 million offering, according to a SEC filing. The company raised an undisclosed Series A in 2010. How will it be used: TesoRx held its first pre-IND meeting with the FDA in March 2011 and recently completed Phase I trials. Its now headed for phase II trials, according to a company rep. Investors: undisclosed Management team: CEO/co-founder TR Thirucote was vice president of pharmaceutical sciences at Roxro Pharma, which developed a nasal spray for use in post operative pain treatment and was … Read more »

Consumer Report: Oversold Testosterone Treatments


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 31st, 2017

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis photo provided by Eli Lilly & Co. shows the drug Axiron. (AP Photo/Eli Lilly & Co.) Two years ago drugmakers spent 14-million dollars promoting prescription testosterone. Last year they spent 100-million dollars. And sales are soaring, topping two billion dollars in 2012. But Consumer Reports says most men dont need testosterone treatments. Even if youre worried about erectile dysfunction, treatment with testosterone usually isnt the answer. Erectile dysfunction almost always stems from other problems: reduced blood flow, emotional problems, or a drug side effect. And using testosterone treatments, which can cost $400 a month or more, has serious risks. … Read more »

How Long Does it Take for Testosterone Replacement Therapy to …


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 30th, 2017

Reading Time: < 1 minuteDana Severson Dana Severson has been copywriting since mid-2005, providing marketing collateral for businesses in the Midwest. Prior to this, Severson worked in marketing as a manager of business development, developing targeted marketing campaigns for Big G, Betty Crocker and Pillsbury, among others. His work can be seen on Beneath the Brand, Digital Pivot and On Marketing. How Long Does it Take for Testosterone Replacement Therapy to Work? ... How Long Does it Take for Testosterone ... Testosterone injections... How Long Should I Take Testosterone Suspension?. ... How Long Does it Take for Testosterone Replacement Therapy to Work? Long-Term Side … Read more »

Boosting testosterone ups generosity only in the absence of social threats


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 30th, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutesWashington, Oct. 1 (ANI): Increase in testosterone can promote generosity, but only when there is no threat of competition, a new study has suggested. Lead researcher Maarten Boksem of Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM) in the Netherlands, said that they hypothesized that testosterone could perhaps also lead to prosocial behaviour if such behaviour would be beneficial for maintaining or obtaining social status. To test this hypothesis, the researchers had 54 female volunteers ingest a liquid solution several hours before participating in an investing game - some volunteers received a placebo solution, while others received a solution with added … Read more »

Sudden decline in testosterone may cause Parkinson's


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 30th, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutesChicago, July 27 : The results of a new study by neurological researchers at Rush University Medical Center show that a sudden decrease of testosterone, the male sex hormone, may cause Parkinson's like symptoms in male mice. The findings were recently published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry. One of the major roadblocks for discovering drugs against Parkinson's disease is the unavailability of a reliable animal model for this disease. "While scientists use different toxins and a number of complex genetic approaches to model Parkinson's disease in mice, we have found that the sudden drop in the levels of testosterone … Read more »

What’s going around — low testosterone


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 30th, 2017

Reading Time: < 1 minuteTestosterone is considered the male sex hormone, although women do require trace amounts. It is produced in the testicles or gonads and is responsible for masculine development, muscle building, and virility. Levels normally decline about one percent annually after age 30. Testosterone is the steroid banned in most sports because of its dramatic effect on muscle mass and performance. The potential for excessive use and abuse of testosterone supplements is significant. Nevertheless, a wave of new supplements have recently hit the market. Signs and Symptoms: Fatigue, depression, and low sex drive are common features of testosterone deficiency. What to do: … Read more »

Male Hormone Replacement | Low Testosterone Treatment


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 30th, 2017

Reading Time: 6 minutesYouve probably been hearing and reading more and more about Low Testosterone (also known as Male Menopause or Andropause). You may also be wondering if Low T has affected you. If so, you are not alone. Approximately 40% of men over the age of 45 have Low Testosterone. Bottom line if you have Low T, you need to take care of it. You can start by taking the following test, called the ADAM questionnaire (Androgen Deficiency in the Aging Male), to help determine if Low Testosterone is affecting you. If you answer Yes to question number 1 or 7, or … Read more »

Men taking long-acting chronic pain meds 5xs more likely to have low testosterone levels


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 30th, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutesPublic release date: 31-Jan-2013 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Vincent Staupe vstaupe@golinharris.com 415-318-4386 Kaiser Permanente OAKLAND, Calif., January 31, 2013 Low testosterone levels occur five times more often among men who take long-acting instead of short-acting opioids for chronic pain, according to a new Kaiser Permanente study published in The Clinical Journal of Pain. While it has been known that opioids cause low testosterone in men, this study is the first to show a significant difference in risk between short-acting (immediate release) and long-acting opioids. The 81 men in the retrospective study were between 26 and 79 years … Read more »

Why We Like Men Who Can Keep Their Cool


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 30th, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutesWhile we all have unique standards when it comes to dating men, there are somecharacteristics which seem to appear across all listsat least according to science. High onthe list, apparently, are strong, masculine features indicative of strongtestosterone levels. Strong testosterone levels, on the other hand, are said to be proof of amans ability to protect his mate as well as proof of a healthier immune system. Whether its a choice we make consciously or unconsciously, science has reason to believethat that this instinctive mating process is how humans, among other species, have beenable to thrive for thousands of years. And … Read more »

Is testosterone replacement therapy right for you? | Fox News


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 30th, 2017

Reading Time: 3 minutesBy Dr. Kevin R. Campbell Recently, much has been written about testosterone and male hormone replacement therapies. Symptoms of low testosterone may include fatigue, loss of muscle mass and increased abdominal fat. Other symptoms may include depressed mood, decreased libido and sexual dysfunction. Testosterone replacement therapies have become increasingly popular and many physicians are beginning to offer age management therapies to a wider range of patients. Testosterone is a hormone essential to the development of male growth and masculine characteristics. Currently, testosterone products are FDA-approved only for use in men who lack or have low testosterone levels. Testosterone replacement can … Read more »

New study highlights the role of testosterone in longevity


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 30th, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutesIn the industrialized world, women live at least five years longer, on average, than men. Scientists have attributed that difference to everything from healthier habits to hardier cells. Now, a study that analyzes the longevity of eunuchs, or castrated men, suggests that testosterone may play a part in shortening mens lives. The idea that testosterone, the male sex hormone, affects life span isnt new. Neutered dogs and other animals that have had their sources of testosterone removed often live longer than their intact counterparts. But studies on the connection between castration and longevity in humans are harder to come by, … Read more »

Poker pro bought testosterone on eBay


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 29th, 2017

Reading Time: < 1 minuteA PROFESSIONAL poker player has faced court after he bought the drug testosterone off eBay. Corey John Anthony Kempson, 22, of Bridgeman Downs pleaded guilty in the Brisbane Magistrate's Court on Friday to possessing testosterone and cocaine. Police told the court they spoke to Kempson after noticing he had no rear numberplate on his car. On a separate occasion, they said they found him in possession of cocaine. Defence lawyer Adam Magill said his client is a professional poker player who bought the testosterone booster on the internet via eBay. He said Kempson didn't realise the the substance was illegal, … Read more »

Decline in testosterone level could trigger Parkinson's disease


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 29th, 2017

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWashington, July 27 (ANI): A sudden decrease of testosterone, the male sex hormone, may cause Parkinson's like symptoms in male mice, a new study has found. One of the major roadblocks for discovering drugs against Parkinson's disease is the unavailability of a reliable animal model for this disease. "While scientists use different toxins and a number of complex genetic approaches to model Parkinson's disease in mice, we have found that the sudden drop in the levels of testosterone following castration is sufficient to cause persistent Parkinson's like pathology and symptoms in male mice," Dr. Kalipada Pahan, lead author of the … Read more »

VADA calls for synthetic testosterone test


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 29th, 2017

Reading Time: < 1 minuteBoxing News Dr. Margaret Goodman and the Voluntary AntiDoping Association (VADA) have called for professional sports leagues to immediately adopt the Carbon Isotope Ratio (CIR) test for every screen used in testing for performanceenhancing drugs. To date, only fighters who participate in VADAs rigorous voluntary program undergo such testing. The recent positive tests for synthetic, or artificial, testosterone in professional and elite sports demonstrate that it is a problem at the highest levels of sport, said Dr. Goodman, President of VADA. Clearly, some athletes are choosing to use the substance because they know it is not tested for upfront. Its … Read more »

Estrogen revs up a woman's sexual desire: study


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 29th, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutesA new study on female hormones and sexual desire finds that estrogen, not testosterone, can boost libido in a woman's natural cycle, while progesterone deadens it, they say. Not coincidentally, this increase in desire works in favor of a woman's fertility. "We found two hormonal signals that had opposite effects on sexual motivation," said lead author James Roney of the University of California Santa Barbara. "Estrogen was having a positive effect, but with a two-day lag. Progesterone was having a persistent negative effect, both for current day, day before, and two days earlier." Roney and his team recruited undergraduate students … Read more »

Andropause/Male Menopause – Symptoms and Diagnosis


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 28th, 2017

Reading Time: 3 minutesWhile not as severe as the female menopause, the male version is lengthier, usually lasting 15 to 20 years. About 40% of men in their 40s, 50s and 60s experience some degree of lethargy, depression, increased irritability, mood swings, and difficulty in attaining and sustaining erections that characterize andropause. (Article continues below...) Concerned or curious about your health? Click below... The concept of a male andropause has been more controversial than that of the female menopause, with many arguing that it doesn't even exist. Part of the reason for the controversy is that, in contrast to women, men do not … Read more »

Dr. Cooper talks testosterone


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 28th, 2017

Reading Time: < 1 minuteby KING 5 HealthLink KING5.com Posted on August 16, 2013 at 9:51 AM Dr. Emily Cooper of Seattle Performance Medicine joined KING 5 to explain how testosterone is not just important as a sex hormone -- and it's not just a "guy thing," either. She answered questions and talked about why testosterone matters. What are the most important things to know about testosterone? Levels of testosterone change throughout life. They begin to increase in puberty-- especially late puberty -- and peak in the 20s and they do decline naturally with age. When everything's working properly, levels are about eight to … Read more »

Testosterone: Indications, Side Effects, Warnings – Drugs.com


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 28th, 2017

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 »

AndroGel (testosterone gel)


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 28th, 2017

Reading Time: 3 minutesAndroGel can transfer from your body to others. This can happen if other people come into contact with the area where AndroGel was applied. Signs of puberty that are not expected have happened in young children who were accidentally exposed to testosterone through skin-to-skin contact with men using topical testosterone products like AndroGel. Women and children should avoid contact with the unwashed or unclothed area where AndroGel has been applied. If a woman or child makes contact with the AndroGel application area, the contact area on the woman or child should be washed well with soap and water right away. … Read more »