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Testosterone for Men


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on February 20th, 2024

testosterone blue keyReading Time: 4 minutes The androgen Testosterone, called the "male sex hormone," is created primarily by the testes and to a lesser extent the adrenal glands. In the womb, testosterone is needed for the development of the male sexual organs, and during puberty, it is necessary for the growth of male genitalia, along with the deepening of the voice and growth of pubic hair. Testosterone is also vital for the development of muscle mass and ensuring the fat percentage is optimized in the less than 15% body fat range. Testosterone Levels Decline with Age Once you hit the age range of 25 to 30, … Read more »

Testosterone gel – Drugs dot com


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on September 15th, 2023

Reading Time: 3 minutes Generic Name: testosterone (tes-TAHS-ter-own) Brand Name: Natesto Replacing testosterone in adult men when the body does not make any testosterone or not enough testosterone (hypogonadism). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Testosterone gel is an androgen hormone. It works by replacing or supplementing the testosterone that is naturally made in the body. Contact your doctor or healthcare provider right away if any of these apply to you. Some medical conditions may interact with testosterone gel. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply … Read more »

How Testosterone Affects the Skin of Men


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on September 15th, 2023

testosterone and male skin 300x200Reading Time: 3 minutes Research points to the effects of testosterone on men’s skin and how it will impact skincare products' efficacy. Rhonda Allison Cosmeceuticals, a pioneer in professional skincare, has introduced RAW skincare for men based on research of men’s skin and the male hormone, testosterone. Efficacy of Cosmetic Procedures for Men is Affected by Testosterone Minimally invasive skin treatments and fillers among men are up 200% percent from a decade ago as males of all ages increasingly seek out cosmetic procedures to correct certain features and address skin aging.  Men want to look like healthy young adults too. However, recent research into … Read more »

The Effects of Parenthood on Testosterone Levels in Men


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on April 1st, 2024

caduceus with two snakes facing 212x300Reading Time: 4 minutes Testosterone Levels depend on a wide variety of factors, such as age, activity level, diet, and lifestyle. It turns out that having a child also impacts Free and Total Testosterone. Studies have shown that new fathers tend to have lower Testosterone than their peers. This makes sense from an evolutionary perspective. Humans usually raise children as couples. Elevated Testosterone Levels are associated with a higher sex drive. While kids are young, Testosterone Production drops to encourage the father to focus on his child rather than concentrate on sex. Testosterone Suppression not only leads to inhibited aggression, but it also appears … Read more »

The Effects of Masturbation on Sex Drive and Testosterone


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on November 21st, 2021

storyblocks portrait of cheerful handsome man wearing colorful checkered shirt smiling to camera standing by glass wall in modern office_BT7xL7T7bf 225x300Reading Time: 2 minutes We may not talk about it, but we know that everyone does it. Masturbation is a part of pretty much everyone's normal routine. Of course, some folks act on their impulses more than others. There's always been a lot of myth-making around the concept of masturbation. While we know that it won't grow hair on your palms, we still aren't entirely sure how regular masturbation impacts human physiology. Researchers are interested in finding out how masturbation affects Testosterone Levels, but the current research has provided mixed results. Evidence suggests that men with higher libidos tend to masturbate more often, which … Read more »

Testosterone, the Power Hormone


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on September 1st, 2023

Arab spring 300x205Reading Time: 4 minutes What do the Arab Spring, religious Crusades, and Europe's revolutions of 1848 have in common? All were fueled by a surplus of hapless young men, according to Karin Kneissl, an Austrian academic, author, and political analyst. In her new German-language book, Testosteron Macht Politik (rough translation: Testosterone Makes Politics), Kneissl lays out her case for the primary male sex hormone as a driver of world affairs. She spoke with TIME about the book. An abbreviated version of the conversation follows: TIME: So far, your book is out only in German, so I suspect most of our readers won't have heard … Read more »

Study Explores the Effects of Testosterone on Generosity


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on November 18th, 2021

Reading Time: 2 minutes Testosterone is well-understood as a hormone that increases strength and supports virility. Many people aren't so aware of the numerous ancillary effects of Testosterone, however. Testosterone has a substantial impact on psychological function. For example, it's well-documented that men with higher Testosterone Levels tend to be more competitive than others. There's also evidence that men with high Testosterone are more prone to aggression. By exploring the various effects of Testosterone upon the human mind, we can achieve new insights into our perceptions of masculinity and sexual difference. Chinese Study Studies Men's Brains When Asked to be Generous A new study … Read more »

Testosterone Levels and Wall Street


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on February 20th, 2024

testosterone on wall street 300x200Reading Time: 2 minutes John Coates, neuroscientist at the University of Cambridge, said the 2008 global financial crisis was caused by a glut of testosterone on Wall Street. According to his research on hormonal changes in securities traders, the male hormone surges when the stock market rallies. Testosterone boosts aggression, encourages risk taking, and stirs up confidence. Coates meant that the aggressive investment tendency of Wall Street executives, most of whom are men, was the cause of the crisis. Entrepreneurship requiring the taking of a risk on something that looks impossible needs testosterone, however. Male Behavior is Affected by Higher Testosterone Levels Compared to … Read more »

Testosterone-Boosting Foods: Nutrition for a Man


Posted by Professor Anna Gray, Updated on January 5th, 2023

foods to boost testosterone levels 300x200Reading Time: 4 minutes If you’re looking to boost your testosterone levels naturally, it will be more of a long-term endeavor. Diet and lifestyle changes will need to be made and followed consistently in order to see results. The more consistent you are, the faster you will see results. This article will cover the diet aspect of naturally boosting testosterone by discussing the foods that provide the building blocks for testosterone production. Eat these foods and you’ll be eating the perfect nutrition that every man needs. Eat a Well-Balanced Diet to Increase Testosterone Levels The emphasis here with a well-balanced diet is high saturated … Read more »

Testosterone Replacement Therapy Can Improve Quality of Life for HIV-Infected Men


Posted by Professor Anna Gray, Updated on January 10th, 2023

testosterone replacement therapy treatment for HIV 300x200Reading Time: 4 minutes Covid-19 is the famous virus at the moment, still in 2021, but another seriously scary virus that we cannot forget about is HIV, or human immunodeficiency virus. It is still wreaking havoc on the bodies of thousands of people around the world, leading to shortened lifespans and very low quality of life. Thankfully, there are researchers out there who have devoted their lives to help better the statistics in terms of improved quality of life with an extended lifespan. Interestingly, one of the potential treatment programs involve testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and resistance exercise. The Basics of HIV We have … Read more »

Over exertion in Endurance Training Can Lower Testosterone


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on November 18th, 2021

graphicstock image of happy parents helping their son to do physical exercise_HpFkj5JeNW 300x200Reading Time: 3 minutes Researchers have been exploring the effects and drawbacks of overtraining for many years. While both cardiovascular and anaerobic exercise offer amazing health benefits, there are risks and downsides associated with pushing the body too hard. While this area of study began by evaluating the effects of overtraining on women, recent studies have begun to shed light on the negative impacts of overtraining on men. For women, the most notable effects of overtraining are known as the Female Athlete Triad—The combination of menstrual irregularity, osteoporosis, and eating disorders. For men, it is believed that excessive cardio training leads to Low Testosterone. … Read more »

Testosterone cream and gel for supplementation treating hypogonadism


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on September 15th, 2023

senior male doctor with arms crossed 300x200Reading Time: 2 minutes Do you suffer from low testosterone levels? How would you know? What would you do if it turned out you were testosterone deficient? Why I went on Testosterone replacement therapy: A lot of middle-aged men like myself are starting to suffer from symptoms of low testosterone. A check at the doctor's office confirmed that my testosterone levels were indeed deficient. I started to research the topic and ways to increase my levels. As you probably discovered, there is a lot of conflicting and confusing information about testosterone therapy. Maybe you are looking for natural ways to increase testosterone, or perhaps you want … Read more »

Women can resist testosterone-fuelled political debate


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on February 20th, 2024

beautiful 1274052_960_720 225x300Reading Time: 3 minutes It seems to me there's little dispute - from David Cameron down - that having only four women in the cabinet is a pretty sorry state of affairs, especially more than 30 years after the Conservatives made history with the country's first female prime minister. But where there is significant room for argument is how best to address the dearth of women in politics and, it appears from this survey, the consequent failure to engage properly with a majority of the electorate. Both under this Government and its Labour predecessors, ministers (yes, usually men) seem to think that banging on … Read more »

BUSTED: Myths About Testosterone And Its Link To Sexual Desire In Men And Women


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on August 24th, 2023

mh muscular man working out in gym with dumbbellsReading Time: 5 minutes Testosterone is often cast as the manly hormone, the chemical bestower of masculinity, and the reason for men's high sex drives. But new research turns this conventional wisdom on its head. In healthy men, it turns out that testosterone isn't linked to sexual desire at all. And in women, high testosterone is actually associated with less interest in sex with a partner. Complicating the picture further, while high-testosterone women may be less interested in slipping between the sheets with a lover, high testosterone is linked to greater interest in masturbation in healthy women, according to research detailed online in May … Read more »

Covid-19 May Impair Testosterone Levels


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on December 22nd, 2023

stock photo sexy muscular man 136865135 300x200Reading Time: 2 minutes The global battle against Coronavirus yields a wealth of information about how the human body goes to war against disease. It also clearly reveals the after-effects of such efforts. Recent studies have explored the potential correlation between Testosterone Levels and Coronavirus. Many studies have shown that men with Low-T are more susceptible to Covid-19. Men with Testosterone Deficiency are more likely to experience severe complications from the disease, even when taking other competing factors into account. Turkish medical researchers provide new evidence that Covid-19 not only hits Low-T men harder but it also depletes natural Testosterone Production as a symptom … Read more »

The Dangerous Hyperbole Surrounding Testosterone Replacement Therapy


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on September 15th, 2023

Hulk HioganReading Time: 3 minutes Professional athlete steroid abuse can be a deadly game of one-upmanship: "my muscles are bigger, stronger, and leaner than your muscles?" Diehard professional wrestling fans recall back to the 1980s when the loud and glittering success of ludicrously shredded athletes like Hulk Hogan, Road Warriors, and other flamboyant acts convinced everyone, especially the producers and promoters that ripped physiques and over swollen pumped muscles were the hallmark to fame, fortune, and brand recognition. As Jonathan Snowden so eloquently stated it: "What followed were a ridiculous menagerie of overly muscled human action figures, wrestlers like Hercules Hernandez, who rewrote the book … Read more »

Your Birthplace Heavily Influences Your Future Testosterone Levels


Posted by Professor Anna Gray, Updated on December 18th, 2022

birthplace heavily influences testosterone levels 300x225Reading Time: 4 minutes We know that a lot of what determines our health and longevity is based on genetics, but lifestyle factors, which include environmental factors, also play a huge role as well. Obviously, if you have genes that tend to keep you slim and muscular for the most part, but you end up eating tons of fat and junk food, you’ll end up gaining weight. On the other hand, some people have a tough time staying slim most of the time, but with the right diet and exercise, it’s not so difficult. The same kind of example can be said about a … Read more »

Attention Baby Boomers — Could Testosterone be the Modern Day “Fountain of Youth?”


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on October 31st, 2022

the fountain of youth 300x225Reading Time: 6 minutes Over the last hundreds or thousands of years, beginning with Ponce de Leon, adventurers and explorers have been on the lookout and risking their lives in seek of what we now call the "fountain of youth." The legend is similar to its portrayal in the whimsical movie Everlasting Tuck, where there is a source of water or fountain that, once drunk from, will bring immortality or endless vigor to the curious seeker. In the movie, it's debatable whether this is a curse or a blessing... Does this "fountain of youth" actually exist? What is the source of its healing and … Read more »

Anakinra May Improve Testosterone Levels in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on November 27th, 2021

lazy man eating junk food 300x200Reading Time: 5 minutes Anakinra is a Recombinantly Derived medical treatment which is the functional analog of a naturally occurring enzyme which blocks Human Interleukin-1 activity. While Age-Related Andropause is a leading contributor to Low-T, there are many other factors that contribute to the suppression of Testosterone Levels, such as Obesity, Sedentary Lifestyle, Smoking, and more. And also, because there is a variety of contributing factors to Testosterone Deficiency, there is a range of treatment options available, dependent upon the sources of Testosterone Suppression. Another condition that leads to Testosterone Deficiency is Metabolic Syndrome. Metabolic Syndrome is a condition exemplified by constant mild inflammation … Read more »

Testosterone Side Effects, Risks, Dangers and Negative Effects


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on August 24th, 2023

testosterone side effects header11 620x206Reading Time: 6 minutes What is Testosterone? Testosterone is a steroid hormone that exists in many animals and also in humans. This hormone is generally produced in the testes of the male, and the ovaries of the female. The adrenal glands also produce a small amount of testosterone as well. Testosterone Replacement Treatment (TRT) There are various treatments for treating Testosterone like oral medications (seldom used), injections (the most common TRT), and cream or gels (the second most common form of TRT). Any individual who is suffering from Testosterone also needs to doubly understand the side effects and benefits that are caused by these … Read more »