Category Archives: Testosterone Information



Testosterone Booster Reviews – Consumers Guides


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on October 30th, 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutes By, Joe Harmon It's hard to find a 'Testosterone Booster' product that doesn't seem to be a scam. There are hundreds of different brands out there, each promising to turn you into a supercharged, 22 year old version of yourself, just by taking a couple 'all natural' pills every day. Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, maybe. But look at what happens when you increase your testosterone levels: If youre like me, you probably see these sort of claims and instantly want to call snake oil or scam on every testosterone boosting supplement out there. But... lets take … Read more »

The truth about testosterone therapy and when to consider treatment


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on October 30th, 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutes As a hormone specialist, I see male patients all the time who want to be checked for low testosterone. Its a smart move on their part. Testosterone affects more than sex drive and erections. It plays a key role in energy, happiness, memory, mood, muscle strength and self-confidence for men. Some men with low testosterone levels say they feel theyve lost their edge. One man told me that he used to love fishing, and now he didnt feel like it at all. Its important to seek a solution for low testosterone. One option, however, has been vilified by the media … Read more »

Youth and Vitality Promoted by Testosterone Replacement Therapy – Video


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on October 30th, 2020

Reading Time: < 1 minute Youth and Vitality Promoted by Testosterone Replacement Therapy You've always heard about Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT), but you maybe have wondered if it actually works and if it would work for you. TRT is one of the best and most efficient ways... By: James Rossi See the original post here: Youth and Vitality Promoted by Testosterone Replacement Therapy - Video … Read more »

Testosterone – FDA prescribing information, side effects …


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on October 30th, 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutes Rx ONLYCIII Testosterone CypionateInjection, USP for intramuscular injection, contains Testosterone Cypionate, USPwhich is the oil-soluble 17 (beta)- cyclopentylpropionate ester of the androgenic hormone Testosterone. Testosterone Cypionate, USPis a white or creamy white crystalline powder, odorless or nearly so and stable in air. It is insoluble in water, freely soluble in alcohol, chloroform, dioxane, ether, and soluble in vegetable oils. The chemical name for Testosterone Cypionate, USPis androst-4-en-3-one,17-(3-cyclopentyl-1-oxopropoxy)-, (17)-. Its molecular formula is C27H40O3, and the molecular weight 412.61. The structural formula is represented below: Testosterone CypionateInjection, USPis available in one strength,200 mg/mL Testosterone Cypionate, USP. Each mL of the 200 … Read more »

Testosterone and the Heart – Video


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on October 30th, 2020

Reading Time: < 1 minute Testosterone and the Heart By: Austin Fertility and Reproductive Medicine Read more: Testosterone and the Heart - Video … Read more »

Testosterone therapy carries risks as well as benefits


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on October 30th, 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutes By Anthony L. Komaroff, M.D. Dr. Komaroff Dear Doctor K: I've seen a lot of commercials advertising testosterone therapy for "low T." Does it live up to its promise? Should I be on it? Dear Reader: I've seen the commercials, too. They promise that testosterone therapy for low blood levels of testosterone, or "low T," will make you feel more alert, energetic, mentally sharp and sexually functional. Testosterone therapy is a good option for some men, but there are also risks. Testosterone is the major sex hormone in men. Low T can cause low sex drive, low energy, erectile dysfunction … Read more »

The truth about Growth hormone, testosterone and steroids for teenagers – Video


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on October 30th, 2020

Reading Time: < 1 minute The truth about Growth hormone, testosterone and steroids for teenagers We have some SERIOUS questions this week on Ask the Doc including one from a Big Ramy's training partner in Dubai! Doc Rand leaves nothing to the imagination... By: MuscleInsider Here is the original post: The truth about Growth hormone, testosterone and steroids for teenagers - Video … Read more »

Testosterone therapy: Key to male vitality? – Mayo Clinic


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on October 29th, 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutes Testosterone therapy: Key to male vitality? Considering testosterone therapy to help you feel younger and more vigorous as you age? Know the risks before you make your decision. By Mayo Clinic Staff The possibilities of testosterone therapy are enticing increase your muscle mass, sharpen your memory and concentration, boost your libido, and improve your energy level. As you get older, testosterone therapy may sound like the ultimate anti-aging formula. Yet the health benefits of testosterone therapy for age-related decline in testosterone aren't as clear as they may seem. Find out what's known and not known about testosterone therapy for normal … Read more »

Testosterone plays minor role in older women's sex lives


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on October 29th, 2020

Reading Time: < 1 minute (HealthDay News) -- While levels of testosterone and other reproductive hormones have some effect on menopausal women's sex lives, their emotional health and quality of their relationships have a stronger influence, according to a new study. Testosterone is the main sex hormone in men. But, women's ovaries also naturally produce small amounts of the hormone, the researchers noted. The researchers analyzed data from more than 3,300 American women taking part in a long-term study of women's health. They found that women with higher levels of testosterone and another reproductive hormone called dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS) felt sexual desire and masturbated more … Read more »

How to Lower Testosterone in Women | eHow


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on October 29th, 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutes Follow An imbalance of testosterone in women can have side effects, such as unnatural hair growth on the face or chest. It can also affect the distribution of fat and muscle throughout the body, lead to thinning hair and cause excessive sweating. However, those symptoms are the tip of the iceberg. Testosterone overload can also lead to breast or ovarian cancer. It is, therefore, important to keep a woman's testosterone levels as close to normal as possible. Make dietary changes. According to the website for Natural Hormones, one way to help bring estrogen and testosterone back into balance is to … Read more »

Study Suggests More Testing is Needed Before Testosterone Therapy Treatment is Prescribed, Reports Baron and Budd


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on October 29th, 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutes DALLAS (PRWEB) April 26, 2014 The national law firm of Baron and Budd reports that a study conducted by a panel of physicians recommends doctors not rely on blood tests alone when determining whether a patient suffers from low testosterone. The study, spearheaded by the American Urological Association (AUA), included data from more than 10,000 patients. It will be published in the May issue of Urology and was published online February 17, 2014(http://www.goldjournal.net/article/S0090-4295(13)01611-7/abstract). According to the AUA study, unreliable blood test results are a major issue when diagnosing low testosterone. Testosterone (T) levels tested in different labs from the same … Read more »

Who doesnt qualify for IV Therapy? – Video


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on October 28th, 2020

Reading Time: < 1 minute Who doesnt qualify for IV Therapy? IV Therapy- 1. Who needs Intravenous Nutrition? 2. What are the benefits of IV therapy? 3. Who doesn't qualify for IV Therapy? 4. When did IV therapy become popular? 5. Who will administer... By: Spectrum HRT Original post: Who doesnt qualify for IV Therapy? - Video … Read more »

Low testosterone and exercise


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on October 28th, 2020

Reading Time: < 1 minute Salisbury, North Carolina All right guys, this one is for you. Last week, I wrote about menopause. This week, it's the guy version of hormone changes. There are all kinds of reasons for hypogonadism, which means that the testicles don't produce enough of the male sex hormone testosterone. Or, as we hear it often called, low T. Aging is a big reason for testosterone levels dropping. Around age 30, most men start to experience a gradual decline. Common symptoms from a drop in testosterone can be: Loss of strength Loss of sex drive Being more fatigued Feeling depressed Before you … Read more »

Testosterone Therapy Provides Short-term Pleasure and Long-term Problems while Dr. Allens Device for Prostate …


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on October 28th, 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutes London, UK (PRWEB) October 01, 2014 Fine Treatment recommends Dr. Allens therapeutic device that improves the prostate gland condition easing the mixture of sperm, fluid from the prostate and fluid from the seminal vesicles to pass out, thus making men to feel superior. However, many men try to maintain their strength in testosterone pills and injections, thus, as has been reported by the Harvard Medical School recently, exposing themselves to grave danger, such as heart attack, stroke and blood clots. According to the article, Testosterone - The 'Heart' of the Matter, by Dr. Simon from Harvard Medical School, dated September … Read more »

FDA reviewing heart risks of testosterone drugs


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on October 28th, 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutes The risk of stroke, heart attack and death in men taking testosterone supplements is currently under investigation by the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA announced last week its investigation into FDA-approved testosterone products was spurred by two recent published studies, both of which suggest increased risk of cardiovascular events among groups of men prescribed testosterone therapy. A group of nine Mercy Health physicians have also published their own research studies on the negative impacts of testosterone use in men with underlying blood clotting disorders, said Dr. Charles Glueck, medical director of the Mercy Health - Cholesterol and Metabolism Center. … Read more »

Clomiphene Citrate (Clomid) in Men – A Testosterone …


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on October 28th, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutes A Testosterone Therapy Alternative for Men with Low Testosterone Levels Whether you are a 30, 50, 80 or even 110 year old man, having low testosterone levels (hypogonadism) is neither fun nor healthy. The symptoms of low testosterone in men range from lack of energy, depressed mood, loss of vitality, muscle atrophy (sarcopenia), muscles aches, low libido, erectile dysfunction, and weight gain...to bone loss (osteopenia), osteoporosis, mild anemia, increased risk of Alzheimer's, increased risk of high-grade prostate cancer, and increased risk of death due to all causes.1 As you may know, low testosterone in men may be caused by problems … Read more »

Testosterone-fuelled elephant fights black rhino as she protects her calf


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on October 28th, 2020

Reading Time: < 1 minute Large male elephant attacked female rhino which was protecting its calf It charged at the rhino and flipped it onto its back, leaving its legs in the air Continued to roll the defenceless animal around and crush it with its weight Rhino managed to get back up, but sadly died from its injuries days later Stunning images captured by amateur photographer Louis Kok and his wife By Alex Finnis for MailOnline Published: 05:57 EST, 22 September 2014 | Updated: 07:20 EST, 22 September 2014 49 shares 75 View comments They are two giants of the animal kingdom, but that did … Read more »

UNT Health Science Center Finds Likely Link Between High Testosterone, Aggression in Male Alzheimer's Patients


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on October 27th, 2020

Reading Time: < 1 minute Contact Information Available for logged-in reporters only Newswise Having higher levels of testosterone could increase the risk for aggression, hallucinations and other acting-out behaviors in men who already have Alzheimer's disease, says a University of North Texas Health Science Center researcher. Studies have found that having lower testosterone levels increased the risk for developing Alzheimer's disease, said Dr. James Hall, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health. "But once someone already has Alzheimer's, higher levels of testosterone are related to acting-out behaviors," he said. "Those behaviors, such as agitation and delusions, occur at some point in at least 70 percent of … Read more »

Myth Busting The Body Builds A Tolerance To Testosterone & Other Androgens – Video


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on October 27th, 2020

Reading Time: < 1 minute Myth Busting The Body Builds A Tolerance To Testosterone Other Androgens JuggernautFitnessTV Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/JuggernautFitness2 AskJasonBlaha Advice Philosophy Channel:http://www.youtube.com/user/TheJuggernautFitness My Novice Program: http://ww... By: JuggernautFitnessTV Follow this link: Myth Busting The Body Builds A Tolerance To Testosterone & Other Androgens - Video … Read more »

Ways to boost testosterone # 6: Eat your vegetables – Video


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on October 27th, 2020

Reading Time: < 1 minute Ways to boost testosterone # 6: Eat your vegetables By: Ali Optimal Wellness See more here: Ways to boost testosterone # 6: Eat your vegetables - Video … Read more »