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Reading Time: 2 minutes By Toni Clarke (Reuters) - An advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration was sharply divided on Thursday over whether a drug made by Endo Health Solutions Inc can safely be prescribed for men with low testosterone. A panel of outside medical experts split 9-9, with some members saying the drug, Aveed, offers a valuable alternative to existing products, especially since it is already sold under the brand name Nebido outside the United States. Dr. William Cooper, professor of pediatrics and preventive medicine at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, said he did not find anything in the data … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes By Matthew Perrone, The Associated Press WASHINGTON - Federal health experts issued a split opinion Thursday on whether a long-acting testosterone injection from Endo Health Solutions is safe. A Food and Drug Administration panel voted 9-9 on the safety of Endo's Aveed, a drug designed to be injected once every 10 weeks to boost testosterone in men with abnormally low levels. The FDA is not required to follow the group's advice, though it often does. Endo has asked the FDA to approve its drug as a long-term treatment for hypogonadism, or low testosterone caused by disease or damage to the … Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutes A previous study by the University of Colorado Cancer Center reported the common side effect of low testosterone in men treated with the recently approved lung cancer agent, crizotinib. A new study published this week in the journal Cancer confirms this finding in a multi-national sample, details the mechanism of reduced testosterone, and provides promising preliminary evidence that widely available hormone replacement therapies can alleviate this side effect in many patients. Aurora, Colorado (PRWEB) April 19, 2013 "This was a wonderful collaboration between multiple centers confirming a side effect that had not been noted when the drug was initially approved … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute (Reuters) - Reviewers for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said safety data on Endo Health Solutions Inc's twice-rejected testosterone injection Aveed was "concerning" and showed that the therapy was associated with severe and immediate post-injection adverse events. No deaths were reported from the post-injection reactions, but resuscitations and hospitalizations were required in some cases, the reviewers said in documents posted on the FDA's website on Tuesday. (http://link.reuters.com/dem47t) "There are no known approaches to predict or prevent the occurrence of an Aveed-related severe post-injection reaction for any patient," the FDA reviewers said. "It is unclear whether a 'slowly administered' intramuscular … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes As a recent article on Men line up for testosterone shot study reveals, testosterone does pose potential health risks, such as acne, aggression, impotence, liver dysfunction, testicular atrophy and sperm reduction. In contrast, Dr. Allens Device for Prostate Care reverses prostate enlargement naturally increasing potency and libido, highlights Fine Treatment. London, UK (PRWEB) March 14, 2013 "Men think testosterone is the essence of manhood and it will prolong their youthful vigor forever," said Handelsman, whose research focuses on male reproductive health. "They're persuaded because sex sells and anything to do with sex and reproduction is easy to market." The article … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes Hey brother, feel sexually drawn to your best friend's wife? Testosterone, the bad boy among male sex hormones, is supposed to make it easier for you to ignore your friendship and make your move. However, scientists at the University of Missouri have found that men are biologically inclined toward avoiding a close encounter with the mate of a buddy, and it works the other way around if she is not committed to a friend. Testosterone seems to be depressed if a friend is involved, but elevated if there is no close relationship, a condition the scientists describe as a "striking … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes A recent article on Should the Modern Man Be Taking Testosterone? reveals that testosterone does pose potential health risks, as a group of men on testosterone replacement therapy had more than four times the number of cardiovascular problems. In contrast, Dr. Allens Device for Prostate Care reverses prostate enlargement increasing potency and libido naturally, highlights Fine Treatment. London, UK (PRWEB) April 07, 2013 Richard J. Wassersug, PhD, a recently retired professor of urology at the University of British Columbia, described his personal experience with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). "If you are on ADT," he said, "and you see those Low … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes By Genevra Pittman NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older men who use testosterone gel may see small improvements in their muscle-to-fat ratio but are unlikely to glean any benefits in flexibility, endurance and general ability to get around, new research suggests. Men participating in the study had low to normal testosterone levels, were at least 60 years old and were functioning at a relatively high level to begin with. It's still unclear how long-term use of testosterone might affect frailer and more disease-prone elderly men, researchers noted. "There may be specific populations of men for whom testosterone supplementation or replacement … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes TAMPA, Fla., March 13, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Prohormonesdirect.com, a brand new website that strives to educate people about prohormones, testosterone boosters, weight loss supplements, and how to build muscle fast, has just launched its easy-to-navigate site. The health and fitness blog features a variety of in-depth and educational articles, as well as product reviews for visitors. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130313/CG76298) The website is also currently featuring notification of new content via email for those interested in staying up to date with the latest in supplement science. Prohormones are regarded as one of the best and most popular testosterone boosting products on the … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute Posted: Mar. 10, 2013 | 8:04 p.m. Updated: Mar. 11, 2013 | 10:28 a.m. Depression. Loss of interest in sex. An inability to build muscle or lose weight. A general sense of lethargy. They're symptoms that may be familiar to many middle age and older men, and symptoms that, those men might assume, are just a normal part of aging. But the depression and lethargy Merrill Osmond experienced as he entered middle age felt, he was sure, far outside the bounds of what anybody would consider "normal." The 59-year-old member of the performing Osmond family even admits that, at times, … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute CME Outfitters is accepting registration for its upcoming webcast activity focusing on a primary care approach to screening, treating and monitoring men with testosterone deficiency. Bethesda, MD (PRWEB) March 05, 2013 We are looking forward to incorporating physician-patient interactions into this webcast. It is important for CMEO to acknowledge the patient perspective when educating clinicians about screening, treating and monitoring men with testosterone deficiency. We think this format will help build confidence in our learners and encourage clinicians treating testosterone deficiency to take a more patient-focused approach in the clinical setting ultimately improving patient outcomes, said Jan Perez, CCMEP, CMEO … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes AMARILLO -- Testosterone is what makes a man a man. For some reason though, more and more young men are experiencing decreased levels known as "Low T". In the middle of doing a story on a book about low testosterone, written by Amarilloans Dr. Sloan Teeple and his wife Susan, I noticed a lot of the symptoms fit me. Okay, it was all of them. So, I decided to be a guinea pig. One exam and blood test later, sure enough, I had the testosterone level of a 90 year old man. . Dr. Teeple says for whatever reason, testosterone … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute Recently, 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 »

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Reading Time: 2 minutes ALLEGAN, Mich., Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Perrigo Company (Nasdaq: PRGO;TASE) announced that it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for its New Drug Application (NDA) for testosterone gel 1%.Perrigo's NDA included a bioequivalence study that compared its product to AbbVie's AndroGel 1%. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120301/DE62255LOGO ) AndroGel 1% (testosterone gel 1%) is indicated to treat adult males who have low or no testosterone. Annual sales were approximately $705 million annually, as measured by Symphony Health. Perrigo's Chairman and CEO Joseph C. Papa stated, "This filing is another example of our investment in new products and continued focus on bringing … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes ABBOTT PARK, Ill., Dec. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Testosterone is an important androgen hormone in the health and well-being of men and women. Testosterone levels are associated with sexual development, libido, protection against osteoporosis, and cardiovascular health. In men, insufficient testosterone levels (hypogonadism) have been linked to obesity and low libido. In women, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder that can result in excessive production of testosterone, leading to infertility, irregular or absent menstrual periods, and hirsutism (excess body and facial hair). Inappropriate testosterone levels can also result in precocious or delayed puberty. The measurement of testosterone plays … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Lipocine Inc. (www.lipocine.com) announced today that the Company recently met with the FDA and received guidance and go-ahead for the Companys pivotal Phase III study for its oral testosterone replacement therapy (LPCN 1021). Lipocine presented the results of its Phase II trials to the FDA that indicated LPCN 1021 exceed both Primary and Secondary endpoints that are required according to FDA criteria for approval. As a result of the meeting, Lipocine is preparing plans to initiate its Phase III study. We are pleased with FDA feedback into the design of our Phase III protocol and look … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute Combining testosterone therapy with Viagra doesn't make the little blue pill more effective in treating erectile dysfunction, according to a study done at Boston University and published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. However, lead author Matthew Spitzer, MD and colleagues found that optimized doses of sildenafil, the generic name for Viagra, boosted erectile function scores by 7.7 points from a baseline of less than 25 for men with erectile dysfunction and low testosterone levels. "Administration of sildenafil alone was associated with a substantial increase in EFD score," the authors wrote. "The findings were similar for other domains of sexual … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes REUTERS - Using a testosterone gel in addition to Viagra doesn't make the little blue pill work any better, according to a U.S. study. Studies have suggested that about one-quarter to one-third of men with erectile dysfunction, or ED, also have low testosterone, and the authors of the study - which appeared in the Annals of Internal Medicine - say that a starting course of sildenafil citrate, marketed as Viagra, helped improve sexual function for men with both conditions. But adding testosterone, typically prescribed to men who have both low testosterone levels and symptoms such as little interest in sex … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Using a testosterone gel in addition to Viagra doesn't make the little blue pill work any better, according to a new study. The report's 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, "there's 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 that … Read more »