Category Archives: Testosterone Information

Reading Time: 2 minutes Testosterone plays a role in separating boys from girls, but it also influences brain development and social behavior. Some studies have found that the hormone can increase aggressive behavior, though recent studies, including one published Wednesday in the journal PLoS ONE, show that testosterone may encourage less selfish behavior in certain situations. German researchers found that when they administered testosterone to a group of 46 men, they cheated less on a dice game than 45 men that were given placebo. In the game, the subjects rolled dice and entered their scores into a computer. A higher score meant more money … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute Men given gels containing the hormone lied far less in lab tests Researchers say testosterone's reputation for fuelling aggression may need to be rethought By Daily Mail Reporter PUBLISHED: 16:18 EST, 10 October 2012 | UPDATED: 20:15 EST, 10 October 2012 Testosterone is often associated with aggression and antisocial behaviour. But it seems high levels of the male hormone, which boosts libido and builds muscle, may make men less likely to lie and cheat. In a study, scientists boosted the testosterone levels of 46 men by smearing their skin with a gel containing the hormone. Another 45 were treated with … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute FORT MYERS, FL - Low T, or low testosterone, is sometimes called male menopause. "When you are young you have high levels and as you age those levels gradually decrease but it can lead to a lot of symptoms and side effects," says Dr. James Borden, urologist with Lee Memorial Health System's medical staff. In the same way aging women produce less estrogen and progesterone, men see a drop in their testosterone. "Symptoms can be fatigue, decrease sexual desire, generalize muscle weakness, weak bones; it can also lead to cardiac disease and diabetes. Weight gain can also be a side … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute Ask Dr. K Anthony Komaroff Q 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? A 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 production falls. If it … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute From world-class sporting scandals in baseball and on the track, performance-enhancing drugs seem to have found a new playing field -- the office. "It's like a secret. You don't want to let the other guy know what you know," said Oliver Power, 48, an office manager in the San Francisco Bay Area. "You know what I mean? You want to keep that edge going so guys don't talk about it too much." Testosterone, the steroid hormone banned in sports, has quietly become the newest wonder drug for men in the workplace. Whether it's in police departments or Fortune 500 companies, … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute By By MATTHEW PERRONE September 10, 2012 12:00 AM WASHINGTON "Are you falling asleep after dinner?" "Do you have a decrease in libido?" "Have you noticed a recent deterioration in your ability to play sports?" "It could be Low-T." Welcome to the latest big marketing push by the nation's drug companies. In this case, it's a Web page for Abbott Laboratories' Androgel, a billion-dollar selling testosterone gel used by millions of American men struggling with the symptoms of growing older that are associated with low testosterone, such as poor sex drive, weight gain and fatigue. Androgel is one of a … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute September 9, 2012 in Health Matthew Perrone Associated Press Eli Lilly & Co. photo This photo provided by Eli Lilly & Co. shows the drug Axiron. Axiron, an underarm gel that rolls on like deodorant, is one drug used by men struggling with symptoms of growing older associated with low testosterone such as poor sex drive, weight gain and fatigue. Its one of a growing number of prescription gels, patches and injections aimed at boosting levels of the male hormone that begins to decline in men after about age 40. Drugmakers and some doctors claim testosterone therapy can reverse signs … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press "Are you falling asleep after dinner?" "Do you have a decrease in libido?" "Have you noticed a recent deterioration in your ability to play sports?" "It could be Low-T." Welcome to the latest big marketing push by the nation's drug companies. In this case, it's a web page for Abbott Laboratories' Androgel, a billion-dollar selling testosterone gel used by millions of American men struggling with the symptoms of growing older that are associated with low testosterone, such as poor sex drive, weight gain and fatigue. Androgel is one of a growing number of prescription gels, … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute Wall Street is a place of dramatic swings, combative personalities and tons of risk. No shocker, then, that the men and women that work there are affected by a little chemical called testosterone. Testosterone is hormone that is secreted into the body and is the genetic driver to the growth and maturing of sexual organs and sexual identity. Higher or lower levels in evidence can be signals of fertility or sex drive in men and menstruation issues for women. Increased levels in men are also useful in the building of muscle mass. In terms of Wall Street, Scientists have found … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute Changes in salivary testosterone concentrations and subsequent voluntary squat performance following the presentation of short video clips. Previous studies have shown that visual images can produce rapid changes in testosterone concentrations. We explored the acute effects of video clips on salivary testosterone and cortisol concentrations and subsequent voluntary squat performance in highly trained male athletes (n=12). Saliva samples were collected on 6 occasions immediately before and 15 min after watching a brief video clip (approximately 4 min in duration) on a computer screen. The watching of a sad, erotic, aggressive, training motivational, humorous or a neutral control clip was randomised. … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute AP "Worldcrunch is a new global news service that for the first time delivers the best foreign-language journalism in English. DIE WELT/Worldcrunch Whether in Cairo, Tunis or Tripoli, media images showed that it was mainly men who rose up against those in power. The presence of so few women in Tahrir Square had less to do with Islamic values than it did with sexual frustration. Or at least thats according to a new German-language book by Karin Kneissl called "Testosterone macht Politik" (Testosterone Makes Politics). The hormone, the author says, is the reason why there are more male than female … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes Men who stay youthful as they get older -- witness Dorian Gray and Benjamin Button -- are often portrayed as sinister or unnatural. But we've been telling you, and new research backs us up, that guys can keep their sexual strength well into their 70s and even 80s. Declining testosterone levels are NOT a natural part of aging. Unfortunately, 20 percent of men 60 plus, and 30 percent to 40 percent of men 80 plus, have lowered testosterone levels. We want you to know how to reap the benefits of normal testosterone levels -- strong bones and muscles, a sharp … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute Testosterone and prosthetics: the latest attempts to draw the line between legality and cheating in athletics offend both science and natural justice EVERY time the summer Olympics comes around, so does the debate over where to draw the line between legal performance enhancement and cheating. This year it is especially relevant because of the presence at the London Olympics of two South African runners, Oscar Pistorius and Caster Semenya. Pistorius is a double amputee who runs on prosthetic blades. A 2008 ruling found that they do not give him an unfair advantage and he has been cleared to run. Semenya … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute Discovery made by 'accident' by doctors treating men for erectile dysfunction By Graham Smith PUBLISHED: 04:14 EST, 11 May 2012 | UPDATED: 04:14 EST, 11 May 2012 Middle-aged spread on older men could be banished by taking supplements of testosterone, according to research. Injections of the male sex hormone can help men lose body weight if taken regularly and over a sustained period of time. The discovery was made by 'accident' by doctors treating men who were receiving hormonal injections for erectile dysfunction. Study: Injections of testosterone can help men lose body weight if taken regularly and over a sustained … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute 8 May 2012 Last updated at 20:09 ET Older obese men could shift excess weight by taking testosterone supplements, suggest findings announced at the European Congress on Obesity. In a study, hormone-deficient men were given testosterone supplements in a similar way to HRT for older women. Men lost an average of 16kg over five years when testosterone levels were increased back to normal. But experts warn that supplements may not be the answer due to possible risks of prostate cancer and heart disease. I will remain sceptical until I see a large scale study in a more robust fashion Prof … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute 3 May 2012 Last updated at 08:03 ET Men with low levels of testosterone could be at greater risk of developing diabetes, a study has suggested. Edinburgh University researchers found low testosterone levels are linked to a resistance to insulin, the hormone that controls blood sugar levels. Testosterone is present throughout the body and low levels are associated with increased obesity, a known risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes. The study found evidence of increased risk regardless of body mass index. Dr Kerry McInnes, of Edinburgh University, said: "We know that men with low testosterone levels are more likely … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute By Daily Mail Reporter PUBLISHED: 19:01 EST, 3 May 2012 | UPDATED: 19:01 EST, 3 May 2012 Men with low levels of testosterone could be at greater risk of developing diabetes Men with low levels of testosterone could be at greater risk of developing diabetes, a study has suggested. Researchers from the University of Edinburgh found low testosterone levels are linked to a resistance to insulin, the hormone that controls blood sugar levels. Testosterone is present throughout the body and low levels are associated with increased obesity, a known risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes. But scientists said the … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute Developed and produced by http://www.MechanismsinMedicine.com Animation Description This animation represents a visual interpretation of the production of testosterone and is not indicative of clinical effectiveness. The hypothalamus releases gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) in pulses every 60 to 90 minutes to stimulate the pulsatile release of luteinizing hormone (LH) from the pituitary gland into the bloodstream. Read this article: Testosterone Production - Video … Read more »