Category Archives: Testosterone Information



Wall Streeters Buying Testosterone for an Edge


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on May 4th, 2015

Reading Time: 3 minutes Traders 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 »

Weight loss may boost men's testosterone


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on May 4th, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutes By 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 »

Testosterone Therapy: A Misguided Approach to Erectile Dysfunction (ED)


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on May 4th, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutes NEW 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 »

Environment trumps genes in testosterone levels, study finds


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on May 4th, 2015

Reading Time: < 1 minute MONTREAL 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 »

Global Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) Industry


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on May 4th, 2015

Reading Time: < 1 minute NEW 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 »

Heart Failure Patients Getting Relief from Testosterone Supplements


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on May 4th, 2015

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 »

Study Finds Fatherhood Suppresses Testosterone


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on May 4th, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutes Testosterone-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 »

Testosterone And Heart Health


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on May 4th, 2015

Reading Time: 4 minutes Testosterone 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 »

Almark Publishing Releases Book From Mark Rosenberg, M.D. Revealing Natural Discoveries Associated With Low …


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on May 4th, 2015

Reading Time: < 1 minute Mark 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 »

Testosterone Replacement Clinic Comes to Kansas City with Potential to Help Thousands of Men


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on May 4th, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutes DALLAS, 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 »

Too much testosterone makes for bad decisions, tests show


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on May 4th, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutes The 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 »

FDA approves BioSante/Teva's testosterone gel


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Updated on May 4th, 2015

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 »

Aumentare il Testosterone / Aumentare Massa Muscolare e La Forza – Video


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Published on March 5th, 2015

Reading Time: < 1 minute Aumentare il Testosterone / Aumentare Massa Muscolare e La Forza Questi consigli ti aiuteranno ad aumentare massa muscolare e la tua forza. In particolare 5 metodi per aumentare la produzione naturale di testosterone, tramite dieta, allenamento pesi e stile... By: Oliver Montana Read more from the original source: Aumentare il Testosterone / Aumentare Massa Muscolare e La Forza - Video … Read more »

How to get testosterone (Genderqueer and FTM) – Video


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Published on January 28th, 2015

Reading Time: < 1 minute How to get testosterone (Genderqueer and FTM) If you need T and your having a hard time getting it, find a trans health center near you. That's pretty much what this video is saying. Plus an explanation ... By: CeeJay Smiles See the original post here: How to get testosterone (Genderqueer and FTM) - Video … Read more »

Testosterone Session – Video


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Published on January 20th, 2015

Reading Time: < 1 minute Testosterone Session Daily Content and Pictures: https://www.facebook.com/TheLatsbrah Go in and give it a like for the whole picture of my glorious ways! Main Page, Stats, Coachi... By: The Golden One Read the original: Testosterone Session - Video … Read more »

Testosterone Replacement Case Study Libby’s Story – Video


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Published on January 20th, 2015

Reading Time: < 1 minute Testosterone Replacement Case Study Libby's Story Dr. Kathy Maupin and Brett Newcomb interview Biobalance Health patient, Libby and her husband Kent about their experiences with Libby's hormone replacement t... By: BioBalanceHealthcast Read more: Testosterone Replacement Case Study Libby's Story - Video … Read more »

3 Foods Stealing Your Testosterone – Video


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Published on January 8th, 2015

Reading Time: < 1 minute 3 Foods Stealing Your Testosterone Find out what foods (and food items) may be contaminating your health and slashing your natural testosterone! Testosterone Booster that Suppresses Estrogen http://www.criticalbench.com/growth/ame. By: Criticalbench Read the original post: 3 Foods Stealing Your Testosterone - Video … Read more »

New Years Training: Boosting the Testosterone, Squats @230, Conventional Deadlifts @305 – Video


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Published on January 6th, 2015

Reading Time: < 1 minute New Years Training: Boosting the Testosterone, Squats @230, Conventional Deadlifts @305 definitely not quitting on myself! LIFT.EAT.DISCO. By: Milo GoesToTheGym See the original post here: New Years Training: Boosting the Testosterone, Squats @230, Conventional Deadlifts @305 - Video … Read more »

Prostate Cancer and Testosterone Replacement – Video


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Published on December 24th, 2014

Reading Time: < 1 minute Prostate Cancer and Testosterone Replacement By: BioBalanceHealthcast Follow this link: Prostate Cancer and Testosterone Replacement - Video … Read more »

Is Testosterone Replacement Therapy Safe for My Prostate? – Video


Posted by Dr. Michael White, Published on December 18th, 2014

Reading Time: < 1 minute Is Testosterone Replacement Therapy Safe for My Prostate? Testosterone replacement therapy, or TRT, is becoming increasingly popular for men who are entering middle age. As men age, their testosterone declines. This process is increased by lack... By: Prostate Cancer Live Here is the original post: Is Testosterone Replacement Therapy Safe for My Prostate? - Video … Read more »