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Reading Time: < 1 minuteBy Brooke Donald Men with higher levels of testosterone are more easily threatened, engaging in masculine overcompensation in response, says a Stanford sociologist. We've all heard it before: if a guy is made to feel less than manly, he'll act even more macho to make up for it. Now, new research suggests that this behavior may have something to do with how much testosterone a man has. Robb Willer, an associate professor of sociology at Stanford, has been studying masculinity since he was a graduate student, lending empirical data to the popular beliefs about emasculation. In one of his first … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteA WORLD-FIRST study to test whether testosterone injections could help prevent type 2 diabetes in men will get underway in Australia this year. Up to 1500 men across four Australian states will enrol in the Weight Watchers program and be given regular injections of either testosterone or a placebo. The lead investigator, Professor Gary Wittert from the University of Adelaide says men aged 50 to 74 who are at risk of developing diabetes are currently being sought for the two-year study. He said it was the first time such a study had been conducted anywhere in the world. "Nobody has … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes"That is a substantial percentage, and it is across the population," Baillargeon said. About 50 percent of the men receiving testosterone therapy during that time period had hypogonadism, a condition where a man is unable to produce normal levels of testosterone - defined as 300 to 1,000 nanograms per deciliter of blood. But the study also found that 25 percent of the newest testosterone users were being treated without having their blood level checked. "I don't know what exactly is happening in the clinic visit, but to prescribe this treatment without accessing a baseline testosterone level, and to see that … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesWashington, November 30(ANI): A new study has linked verbal aggression to prenatal testosterone exposure. Allison Z. Shaw, University at Buffalo - The State University of New York, Michael R. Kotowski, University of Tennessee, and Franklin J. Boster and Timothy R. Levine, Michigan State University, predicted that a neuroendocrine factor, prenatal testosterone, would lead to more verbal aggression. In order to investigate this, Shaw and colleagues used the 2D:4D measure, which is the ratio of the length of the second digit (index finger) to the length of the fourth digit (ring finger), to measure prenatal testosterone exposure. This study is the … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesTestosterone is considered to be the "male hormone" that's produced in men by the testes. Although women's ovaries produce some testosterone, the hormone is produced in much higher concentrations in men and it is responsible for many of the secondary sex characteristics seen in men such as a deeper voice and hair on the chest, in addition to contributing to a healthy libido, building muscle mass, and maintaining energy levels. The problems associated with high testosterone levels are infrequent and rare in middle-aged and elderly men who are not receiving testosterone or other steroid treatments. When the testosterone level becomes … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteby khou.com staff Andrews Horansky / KHOU 11 News Posted on May 14, 2012 at 10:47 PM Updated today at 11:07 PM HOUSTON With promises like more energy, and a better sex life, testosterone replacement therapy is more popular than ever, but how safe is it? Testosterone replacement therapy has become a billion-dollar business as one of the most sought after treatments since Viagra. Some men have called it the fountain of youth, but when it comes to taking testosterone, some doctors are becoming more cautious. Theyre discovering problems, including blood clots, infertility and even tumors. Cancer has been a … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesMen with higher levels of testosterone are more easily threatened, engaging in masculine overcompensation in response, says a Stanford sociologist. Credit: Zemler/Shutterstock (Phys.org) We've all heard it before: if a guy is made to feel less than manly, he'll act even more macho to make up for it. Now, new research suggests that this behavior may have something to do with how much testosterone a man has. Robb Willer, an associate professor of sociology at Stanford, has been studying masculinity since he was a graduate student, lending empirical data to the popular beliefs about emasculation. In one of his first … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesPublic release date: 23-Jun-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Aaron Lohr alohr@endo-society.org 240-482-1380 The Endocrine Society In testosterone-deficient men, major weight loss was an added benefit of testosterone replacement therapy for most of the patients who participated in a new study. The results will be presented Saturday at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston. "The substantial weight loss found in our studyan average of 36 poundswas a surprise," said the study's lead author, Farid Saad, PhD, of Berlin-headquartered Bayer Pharma. Although prior studies using testosterone therapy in testosterone-deficient men consistently show changes in body composition, such … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWashington, Sept 25 (ANI): A new study has found that men who have low testosterone levels may have an increased risk of developing or dying from heart disease. Testosterone is a key male sex hormone that helps maintain sex drive, sperm production and bone health. Over time, low testosterone may contribute to an increase in body fat, loss of body hair and muscle bulk. "When we reviewed the existing research into testosterone and cardiovascular disease, a growing body of evidence suggested a modest connection between the two," study lead author, Johannes Ruige, MD, PhD, of Ghent University Hospital in Belgium, … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteClass: Androgens Note: This monograph also contains information on Testosterone, Testosterone Enanthate VA Class: HS100 CAS Number: 58-22-0 Brands: Androderm, AndroGel, Delatestryl, Striant, Testim Risk of virilization in children and women following secondary exposure to testosterone in topically administered testosterone gel.157 166 170 171 Advise children and women to avoid contact with application sites of men using testosterone gel.166 170 171 (See Virilization in Children and Women from Secondary Exposure to Testosterone under Cautions.) Advise men using testosterone gel to strictly adhere to recommended instructions for use.170 171 (See Administration under Dosage and Administration.) REMS: FDA approved a REMS for … Read more »

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Reading Time: 2 minutesOct. 23, 2013 Research from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) suggests that testosterone treatment in hypogonadal (testosterone deficient) men restores normal lipid profiles and may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. These finding currently appear online in the International Journal of Clinical Practice. Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes mellitus. There is a strong association between MetS and testosterone deficiency. Hypogonadal men are more likely to suffer from metabolic syndrome characterized by dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, diabetes and hypertension. Additionally, obese and overweight men also may exhibit testosterone deficiency. In this observational study, … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteYou can't stop time, but you can condense aging into as few years as possible, said Dr. Scott Brandt, the medical director of ThriveMD in Edwards. Since landing in Colorado in Colorado in 1977, Brandt has dedicated his practice to pain management, stem cell therapies and bioidentical hormone replacement. One of those hormones is testosterone. Testosterone is often thought of as a male-specific hormone, but it isn't, Brandt said. Men and women have levels of both testosterone and estrogen. Women's testosterone levels are lower than men's, but lower than normal levels of testosterone can still negatively affect women. Brandt explained … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesTestosterone, the bad boy among sex hormones, has a sweet side. Researchers in Germany report they have found that the stuff that makes men aggressive and confrontational also makes them less likely to lie. The surprising discovery flies in the face of all that we have been told about testosterone for the past few decades. It's why a guy is more likely than a gal to punch someone out in an effort to prove himself manly, or the baddest dude in the bar. Women have testosterone too, but not nearly as much as men do. Recently, however, scientists have challenged … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesPublic release date: 30-Jul-2013 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Alison Heather a.heather@garvan.org.au 61-292-958-128 Garvan Institute of Medical Research New Australian research suggests that a small dose of testosterone directed solely to the liver stimulates protein synthesis, likely preventing muscle loss and wasting, and potentially promoting muscle growth. The researchers believe they have developed a safe and effective treatment for men and women, that could prevent the muscle wasting associated with many chronic diseases and with ageing. Dr Vita Birzniece and Professor Ken Ho, from Sydney's Garvan Institute of Medical Research, showed in healthy postmenopausal women that a small … Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutesDiscovery Channel has pissed off tons of its viewersincluding meand Wil Wheatonby launching shark week with the mockumentary Megalodon: The Monster Shark That Lives. With so much awesome shark science out there, its sad that they had to stoop so low for ratings. In response to the outrage, Brian Switek started Cooler than #SharkWeek on twitter, highlighting actual research on sharks. Im continuing the movement by posting or reposting a blog entry about sharks every day this week.So instead of watching Shark Week, tune into Science Sushi all week for real shark science! Today we have an updated version ofmy … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesLondon, February 3(ANI): Increasing number of men who are suffering from low testosterone are going for testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), dubbed by some as 'the Superman jab,' to boost their sex life. Doctors who specialize in such treatments prescribe their patients to rub the testosterone gel into their shoulders and supplement his natural levels of the hormone. There were claims of lackluster energy levels transformed, sex lives boosted, weight loss and muscle gain from users. Low testosterone levels are associated with older men - up to 15 per cent of males over 50 are estimated to have low 'T'. But … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteSUNRISE Imogene Ferguson is the only woman in a field of seven candidates running to fill the commission seat once held by the feisty and controversial Sheila Alu. All seven candidates met Monday with the Sun Sentinel Editorial Board. Ferguson said she has a simple fix for the bickering and drama on the dais that makes Sunrise one of the more politically volatile cities in Broward County. Ferguson noted that the four of the five commission seats are held by men. "I'm appalled at the behavior I see on that dais," Ferguson told the Editorial Board. "Four men is nice. … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteNovember 21, 2012 Reuters NEW YORK Using a testosterone gel in addition to Viagra doesnt make the little blue pill work any better, according to a new study. The reports lead researcher said testosterone is typically prescribed to men who have both low testosterone levels and symptoms such as little interest in sex or low bone and muscle mass. But, theres a tremendous amount of clinical judgment that goes into that, said Dr. Matthew Spitzer, from the Boston University School of Medicine. People are certainly being prescribed and using these medications at increasing amounts. According to Spitzer, studies have suggested … Read more »