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Reading Time: 3 minutesWhile there are numerous hormones we may aptly label important in-terms of proper function and health, for men the hormone testosterone is of great importance. Both men and women require testosterone for a well-functioning body but men do so in far higher amounts then their female counterparts. While a very important hormone and largely misunderstood, testosterone is easily one of the most exciting hormones we can discuss, especially as it pertains to performance enhancing; in-fact, we can confidently say it is the most important hormone in the performance enhancing game. Without adequate levels of testosterone our goals will largely not … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteBy Eric Metcalf, MPH WebMD Feature If you're looking for ways to boost your testosterone level, you might start by looking at your lifestyle. Some changes that are good for the rest of you could also benefit your testosterone level, if it's low. "I never prescribe testosterone alone without talking to men about their lifestyle," says Martin Miner, MD, co-director of the Men's Health Center at the Miriam Hospital in Providence, R.I. Here are six things that can affect your testosterone level: Poor sleep can have consequences for your testosterone level. George Yu, MD, a urology professorat the George Washington … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesLow testosterone levels in men may be an indication of future development of rheumatoid arthritis, a painful inflammatory disorder that primarily affects joints, a study found. Men who had lower levels of the sex hormone in their blood were more likely to develop the disorder, according to the study, published on the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases website. The findings suggest that hormonal changes precede the onset of rheumatoid arthritis and influence its severity, the Swedish researchers found. Sex hormones are believed to play a part in the development of rheumatoid arthritis, in which the immune system attacks the joints, … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute60-Second Mind | Mind & Brain New research suggests that testosterone may make us more aggressive without us consciously feeling any aggression. Christie Nicholson reports June 9, 2012| Subscribe via iTunes In this groundbreaking adventure into the worlds of psychopaths, the renowned psychologist Kevin Dutton argues that there is a fine line between a brilliant... Read More Testosterone has a lot of rolessome good, some perhaps counterproductive. Now research suggests that testosterone can make people more poised for aggression, even if theyre not feeling feisty. Study participants received testosterone or a placebo and then were shown color-tinted faces of men … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesTestosterone levels during early fetal development might program certain behaviors later in life, according to a new study that found high levels of the sex hormone in the womb might boost boys' impulsivity later on. Researchers studied a group of boys ages 8 to 11 whose fetal testosterone had been measured from amniotic fluid when their mothers were 13-20 weeks pregnant. Sex hormone levels, which increase during adolescence, are also heightened during critical periods of fetal brain development. The boys in the study were shown pictures of negative (fearful), positive (happy), neutral, or scrambled faces while a functional magnetic resonance … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesBy Randy Dotinga HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, May 7 (HealthDay News) -- If you're a man suffering from low energy or libido, the drug industry is eager to help. So-called "Low T" -- low testosterone -- has become a common catch phrase in TV commercials, and sales of testosterone supplements are on the rise in the United States. But a new study suggests that many clinics aren't disclosing the risks of testosterone treatment on their websites. Researchers found that fewer than a third of 70 clinic websites mentioned the side effects of testosterone, although almost all touted potential benefits of treatment … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesPUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 23-Dec-2013 Contact: Bruce Goldman goldmanb@stanford.edu 650-725-2106 Stanford University Medical Center STANFORD, Calif. Scientists at the Stanford University School of Medicine have linked high testosterone levels in men to a poor immune response to an influenza vaccine. In a study to be published online Dec. 23 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the investigators show that men with relatively high amounts of circulating testosterone benefit less, as measured by a boost in protective antibodies after vaccination against influenza, than do men with lower testosterone levels and women. In the study, women had a generally stronger … Read more »

Reading Time: 5 minutesIf you had asked a doctor 10 years ago about bumping testosterone into the high-normal range to enhance one's physique, chances are slim you would have gotten a positive response. "Testosterone is bad for you," he would probably say. "It will shrink your grapes to raisins, give you liver disease and make you backhand your Grandma!" Enter 1996 and the legal availability of androstenedione (a-dione) and other prohormones. For the first time, "steroids" were legally available over the counter and testosterone became user-friendly. It could not only enhance strength and muscle size, but also improve body composition, bone density, libido, … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesRecently, Perrigo Company (PRGO) announced that it has gained approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (:FDA) pertaining to its New Drug Application (:NDA) for testosterone gel 1%. We note that the New Drug Application filed by the company with the US regulatory body included a bioequivalence study comparing testosterone gel 1% with AbbVie Inc.s (ABBV) AndroGel 1%. We note that AndroGel 1% (testosterone gel 1%) is marketed for treating males (above 18 years of age) with low or no testosterone in their body. The annual sales of this product were approximately $705 million, according to data released by … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteShares of Repros Therapeutics Inc. shot up nearly 70 percent in premarket trading Thursday after the drug developer said its potential low testosterone treatment Androxal met both goals mandated by the Food and Drug Administration in a late-stage trial. Repros said Wednesday after markets closed that initial results from the study showed that more than enough patients taking the drug had total testosterone levels that fell within a normal range at the end of 12 weeks of treatment. The drug's impact on sperm concentration also met FDA thresholds when compared to patients taking a placebo or fake drug. That's important … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesHealth Home>>>> Written by: Dr. Gifford Jones, Special to QMI Agency Jun. 9, 2012 (Shutterstock) Several weeks ago my column, "Do you want better sex?" struck a resounding note not only with female readers but also with many husbands who want their wives to have fewer headaches. The general response was, Please write more about testosterone and how it can increase female libido. Testosterone, the male hormone, has been called the hormone of desire. In males the Big T builds muscle for boys and ultimately turns boys into sexually well-functioning men. Women also produce testosterone during puberty, but only about … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteStudy shows high levels of testosterone are linked with increased honesty. While high levels of testosterone are often associated with aggression and macho posturing, new research has found it also increases honesty among men. According to new findings from a team of researchers at the University of Bonn, Germany, testosterone improves social behaviour. Testosterone is present in both men and women, but is much more prevalent in males. It forms sexual characteristics and increases libido and muscle building. The researchers had male subjects participate in a basic game of dice-rolling, for money. Some had been treated with testosterone, while others … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteEditor's Choice Academic Journal Main Category: Arthritis / Rheumatology Also Included In: Men's Health Article Date: 04 Apr 2013 - 0:00 PDT Current ratings for: Low Testosterone Levels In Men May Indicate Rheumatoid Arthritis The finding was published in the journal Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases and was based on research from the Swedish Malmo Preventive Medicine Program (MPMP), which started in 1974 and followed over 33,000 people born between 1921 and 1949. Sex hormones have an influence in the development of rheumatoid arthritis. Historically, men and women who suffer from this health condition are liable to have low levels … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes"There may well be a number of factors involved" ... Ray Murrihy. Photo: Jenny Evans A SPATE of testosterone positives found in geldings around the state has led Racing NSW stewards on a search and discovery mission. Laboratories in France, Hong Kong and England have been sent samples gathered in recent months from racehorses around NSW. ''There has been a number of elevated testosterone results and it prompted Racing NSW to conduct a study on samples from hundreds of horses,'' the chief steward, Ray Murrihy, said yesterday. ''That study is nearing completion. We hope to round up the study within … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhat is Testosterone? Testosterone is a naturally occurring male hormone necessary for many processes in the body. Testosterone topical (for the skin) is used to treat conditions in men that result from a lack of natural testosterone. Testosterone topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Testosterone is a naturally occurring "male" sex hormone necessary for many processes in the body. Testosterone buccal system is used to treat men with low testosterone levels. Testosterone buccal system may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. Testosterone is a naturally occurring … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minutePublic release date: 4-May-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Tara Womersley tara.womersley@ed.ac.uk 44-131-650-9836 University of Edinburgh Low levels of testosterone in men could increase their risk of developing diabetes, a study suggests. Scientists have found that low testosterone levels are linked to a resistance to insulin, the hormone that controls blood sugar levels. The study is the first to directly show how low testosterone levels in fat tissue can be instrumental in the onset of Type 2 diabetes. Testosterone is present throughout the body. Low testosterone levels are linked to obesity, a known risk factor for diabetes. It … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesEstrogen, the main sex hormone in women, plays a bigger role in male libido than previously thought, according to research that may guide development of sex-drive treatments. The study found that reducing estrogen in men undergoing treatment for low testosterone resulted in a drop in libido and an increase in body fat, even as testosterone levels improved. The research is published in the New England Journal of Medicine. The finding surprised researchers, who have believed the testosterone caused men to have stronger sex drives than women, said Joel Finkelstein, a study author and endocrinologist at Massachusetts General Hospital. While its … Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutesOMG honey, Im just so exhausted from all this spermatogenesis. I cant possibly change that diaper. This is the take-home message of a new research finding, summarized here at Salon with the headline, You may be a terrible dad because you have enormous testicles. The study found that the testosterone levels of fathers, along with the size of their testicles, correlates with brain scans measuring positive responses to their children and caretaking activity at home. The scholars hypothesize a reproductive strategy trade-off: some men try to maximize the chances of passing on their genes by having lots of babies (hence … Read more »

Reading Time: 1 minuteClick photo to enlarge Dr. Komaroff Dear Dr. K: I'm a man in my early 50s. Lately, my sex drive isn't what it used to be. Plus, I'm irritable and depressed. Could I have low testosterone? Dear Reader: Yes, you could, but that's not the only possible explanation of your symptoms. There are some rare diseases that can cause very low blood levels of testosterone and a host of symptoms. I won't be talking about those in this column. Instead, I'm talking about a more common condition. Testosterone is the major sex hormone in men. As men get older, testosterone … Read more »

Reading Time: 4 minutesScienceDaily (Jan. 31, 2012) — Testosterone makes us overvalue our own opinions at the expense of cooperation, research from the Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging at UCL (University College London) has found. The findings may have implications for how group decisions are affected by dominant individuals. Problem solving in groups can provide benefits over individual decisions as we are able to share our information and expertise. However, there is a tension between cooperation and self-orientated behaviour: although groups might benefit from a collective intelligence, collaborating too closely can lead to an uncritical groupthink, ending in decisions that are bad for … Read more »