Category Archives: Testosterone Information

Reading Time: 2 minutesABBOTT PARK, Ill., Aug. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Abbott (ABT)announced today CE Marking (Conformite Europeenne) for a testosterone assay with improved sensitivity and clinical utility. With a simple blood test, the ARCHITECT 2nd Generation Testosterone Assay can accurately measure the wide range of testosterone levels seen in a number of different patient populations and clinical settings. Testosterone assays play an important role in the diagnosis and management of many medical conditions in men, women, and children. However, published studies have shown that many currently available testosterone assays are not sensitive enough to measure low levels of testosterone. This limits the clinical … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteBioSante Pharmaceuticals, (NASDAQ: BPAX) announced today that the independent Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) has completed the ninth unblinded review of the LibiGel Phase III cardiovascular events and breast cancer safety study. The independent DMC has recommended that the LibiGel safety study should continue as per the FDA-agreed protocol, without modifications. LibiGel (testosterone gel) is in development for the treatment of female sexual dysfunction (FSD), specifically, hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) in menopausal women. The objective of the safety study is to show the relative safety of testosterone compared to placebo in the number of cardiovascular (CV) events, as well as … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesDAVIS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Simplify and improve your clinical laboratory with single-step, direct ELISA measurement of Free Testosterone from Gold Standard Diagnostics (GSD). Compared to indirect, multi-step testing algorithms, GSDs FDA Cleared Free Testosterone products save laboratories time and money while reducing the possibility of errors. The ability to directly measure Free Testosterone eliminates the complication of taking multiple indirect measurements and calculating Free Testosterone through an algorithm. Diagnostic technologies have inherent limitations in terms of both precision and accuracy. Combining multiple procedures exacerbates these limitations and increases both the cost and opportunity for errors. Develop the complete picture with Total … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesAxironis the only approved testosterone replacement therapy with innovative application device TORONTO, May 14, 2012 /CNW/ - Axiron (testosterone topical solution, 2%) has been approved by Health Canada for testosterone replacement therapy in men for conditions associated with a deficiency or absence of endogenous testosterone (hypogonadism). Axiron is a first-of-its-kind. It is a topical, alcohol-based testosterone solution applied to the underarm once daily using a metered dose applicator that avoids contact with the hands. The recommended starting dose is 60 mg once daily, preferably applied at the same time each morning.1 "The approval of Axiron signals valuable innovation in the … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteDoping has a variety of effects and consequences. Lance Armstrong is facing losing all of his cycling accomplishments, pitcher Bartolo Colon is serving a 50 game suspension and former pro wrestler Chris Benoit was found to have extreme amounts of testosterone in his body during autopsy. These are only a very small fraction of professional athletes that have been found guilty of, accused of or have admitted to doping. It is important for athletes to understand exactly what doping is and what the potential consequences are. Testosterone Notable Athletes Who Tested Positive: Melky Cabrera, Ryan Braun, Kelli White and Bill … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesNEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --New research finds older men with higher levels of free testosterone have an increased risk of prostate cancer. Australian researchers spent a decade exploring the testosterone-prostate cancer connection by comparing natural testosterone levels of men in their 70s and 80s, those with prostate cancer and without. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120807/NY53583 ) "Men with late-onset prostate cancer had higher levels of testosterone," said Mount Sinai prostate cancer robotic surgeon, Dr. David Samadi. "The increased risk was seen in men with naturally high testosterone levels, as well as those taking testosterone hormone replacement therapy." The knowledge of testosterone's … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteFRISCO, TEXAS Luis Vasquez is no longer in his 20's--he's 31 now which means his testosterone level probably dropped 1% over the past year simply because he got older. But now an Australian finds that doesnt have to happen. Researchers at the University of Adelaide followed the testosterone levels of nearly 1,400 men who twice had their levels checked over five years. The average testosterone level dropped less than 1% a year in men whose average age was 54. Researchers found that men whose testosterone level dropped were more likely to be obese and depressed. Luis is happily married and … Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutesTraders on Wall Street are always looking to get an edge and pull ahead, especially in this catch-a-falling knife market. The latest secret weapon isn't some complex trade or computer algorithm, it's something more primal - testosterone. Testosterone has been blamed for many a bar fight but for some aging traders and executives - and aging on Wall Street means 30 and up - who feel these young kids breathing down their necks and the economic screws tightening, say boosting their testosterone levels has helped them get their edge back. Testosterone levels in men tend to be anywhere from 150 … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesNEW YORK, June 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Historically, low testosterone in men was commonly blamed for the inability to achieve and sustain an erection and hormone replacement therapy was considered the fix. Today, however, significant progress has been made in diagnosing the causes of erectile dysfunction (ED) and targeting the right treatment method for individual men. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120619/NY26458) The hormone testosterone is responsible for the development and maintenance of male reproductive tissues and typical male characteristics. "Testosterone and manliness are linked in our minds," Dr. J. Francois Eid says, "and so many men with ED issues quickly blame their testosterone … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesBy MyHealthNewsDaily.com staff For some men, weight loss plays an important role in raising low testosterone levels, a new study finds. In the study of overweight, middle-aged men with prediabetes, about half of those with low testosterone levels who attempted to lose weight by changing their lifestyle experienced an increase in their testosterone levels. The findings suggest "doctors should first encourage overweight men with low testosterone levels to try to lose weight through diet and exercise, before resorting to testosterone therapy to raise their hormone levels," said study researcher Dr. Frances Hayes, a professor at St. Vincents University Hospital, Dublin. … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteMONTREAL Boys will be boys, as the adage goes, with their rough-and-tumble boisterous play so stereotypically male. Is it the doings of a primary sex hormone called testosterone, long associated with social dominance, virility and strength? Many scientists have explored the role of hormones and conduct, whether in school playgrounds, sports, war or bedrooms. Now a Universite de Montreal study of five-month old twins is among the first to tease out the contribution of genetic and environmental factors to circulating levels of this chemical. The research with infant twins suggests that the environment plays a greater role than genes when … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteNEW YORK, May 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Global Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) Industry http://www.reportlinker.com/p0552808/Global-Testosterone-Replacement-Therapy-TRT-Industry.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Therapy This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) in US$ Million. The global and the US markets are further analyzed by the following Product Segments: Gels, Patches, and Others. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2009 through 2017. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. The … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute(Ivanhoe Newswire) Testosterone supplements help heart failure patients breathe better and exercise more, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed four randomized clinical trials of patients with moderate to severe chronic heart failure. Patients were given commercial testosterone supplements by injection, patch or gel. Based on the analysis of these studies, those who received supplemental testosterone scored 50 percent better in a six-minute walking test than those receiving placebo. "The improvement in exercise capacity was consistent across all of the studies," said Justin A. Ezekowitz, M.D., M.Sc., study author and assistant professor and director of the Heart Function Clinic at … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesTestosterone-less Mr. Moms courtesy of Flickr/Imnop88a cc license Science is a now kind of thing, but every so often I find a GeekDad-relevant study that somehow slipped unnoticed through the cracks of time. Such is the case for a September, 2011 paper in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences titled, Fatherhood decreases testosterone in men. Weve known for a while that dads have lower testosterone than dudes, but the question has always been does fatherhood create lower testosterone or are dudes with lower testosterone more likely to become dads? Which is the chicken and which the egg? And … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteMark Rosenberg, M.D. along with Almark Publishing/Vitalmax Vitamins announces the release of Overcoming the T-Factor: The Rise and Fall Of Testosterone In Men. Delray Beach, FL (PRWEB) February 28, 2012 Many men over the age of 40 complain of fatigue, lack of sex drive and inability to gain or maintain an erection. They suffer from depression, mood swings, and just not feeling like a “man” anymore. Almark Publishing/Vitalmax Vitamins will help men around the world reclaim their manhood when they unveil Dr. Mark Rosenberg’s amazing forthcoming book, Overcoming the T-Factor: The Rise and Fall of Testosterone in Men. Dr. Rosenberg’s … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesDALLAS, March 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Low T Center opens its 8th location at 4300 133rd St, Leawood, KS 66209 on March 1st 2012. Focusing on helping revitalize men who have lowered testosterone levels, the Low T Center will be the only all-male testosterone therapy clinic in the greater Kansas City Metro Area. Currently, 13 million men in the U.S. over the age of 40 have low testosterone levels, and the center will offer solutions for these men who typically experience symptoms including fatigue, decreased energy and strength, low motivation, weight gain and even diminished sex drive. Testosterone injections do … Read more »

Reading Time: 4 minutesTestosterone therapy has been a heated issue for years among doctors and researchers, who disagree on how much it impacts heart health in men. A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism followed nearly 800 men over a ten-year period and found that those who had lower-then-average testosterone levels were 40 percent more likely to die from heart disease than those with normal levels. Similarly, a study published in the journal Diabetes Care found that men with low levels of testosterone were four times as likely to develop diabetes compared to those with optimal testosterone levels. … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Irish Times - Wednesday, February 1, 2012 DICK AHLSTROM, Science Editor IT CAN happen in juries and local groups, in Dáil committees and company board rooms. Too much testosterone can thwart good decision-making. People have long blamed the male hormone for damaging group dynamic and now University College London researchers have proven this to be true. Toss in some excess testosterone and co-operation tends to go out the window. Dr Nick Wright and colleagues at the Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging at UCL tested the impact of testosterone on the levels of co-operative decision-making accomplished by groups. They publish … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute(Reuters) - U.S. drug regulators approved a new testosterone gel from BioSante Pharmaceutical Inc and Teva Pharmaceuticals, a Food and Drug Administration spokeswoman said. Bio-T-Gel is a topical, once-a-day gel absorbed by the skin to treat low testosterone levels in men, a condition known as hypogonadism. Shares of the specialty drugmaker BioSante spiked almost 37 percent in after-market trading on Nasdaq to $1.04. Teva shares rose 1.3 percent to $44.10. About 4 million to 5 million men in the United States suffer from low testosterone, which can cause impotence, a lack of sex drive, muscle weakness and osteoporosis, according to … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe problems caused by abnormally low testosterone a condition called hypogonadism have been getting a lot of press in recent years, primarily because there are now several companies selling testosterone replacement products. Low testosterone, or Low T, can certainly be a real problem for men. The issue with trying to correct low testosterone levels by adding extra testosterone is that the body responds by shutting down its own testosterone-making machinery. That means the testicles shrink and soften and, if you stop taking the replacement therapy, your testosterone levels will drop even lower than they were before you started. Its easy … Read more »