Category Archives: Hormone Therapy Review

Reading Time: 5 minutes In recent years, there have been increasing concerns regarding the effect of Ibuprofen on Testosterone Levels. There have recently been some scaremongering articles that suggest that Ibuprofin use can have a disastrous impact on Testosterone Levels. It's important to recognize that news magazines have pressure to sensationalize stories to draw readers. On the other hand, there is often a grain of fact behind the shocking headlines. Let's delve deeper and work toward the truth. In a recent study, researchers gathered evidence from both laboratory analysis and human trials to investigate the effects of Ibuprofen on Testosterone Levels. While it's true … Read more »

Reading Time: 4 minutes It's inevitably clear that hormones profoundly influence our feelings of love and affection for others, as well as our romantic and sexual desires. Though it's entirely apparent, there are still miles to go before we figure out exactly how those hormones impact our interactions with others. There is a massive push in the scientific literature to bring us closer to understanding these complex physiological interactions, especially concerning the influence of Testosterone. An article in Physiology & Behavior helps shed some light on how Testosterone influences male relationships. One of the most notable aspects of a relationship between a man and … Read more »

Reading Time: 4 minutes Testosterone deficiency is a multifaceted medical condition which has a widespread impact on human function. Most people are acutely aware of the sexual issues related to andropause and low-t, but other symptoms are less widely known and understood by the average person. One of the many symptoms which deflate quality of life for men with testosterone deficiency is fatigue. For men, testosterone plays a distinct role in metabolism and energy availability. When testosterone levels fall to those associated with low-t, this can lead to extreme fatigue and diminished aerobic capacity. It makes you feel like the world is dragging you … Read more »

Reading Time: 4 minutes Like most men, you're probably concerned about preserving healthy testosterone levels. Most guys are aware of low-t, but most are still unaware of the science behind testosterone deficiency and how it puts all men at risk, even the healthiest of men. That's because there is a robust age-related component to low-t. In fact, if every man lived long enough, they would eventually experience testosterone deficiency. What is Andropause? Most men begin to experience symptoms related to testosterone deficiency between the ages of 40 and 60. So many guys are affected that medical specialists have even coined a term for age-related … Read more »

Reading Time: 5 minutes Testosterone deficiency is one of the most commonly under-diagnosed conditions in America today. There are some reasons for this. For one, men tend to struggle to talk to their doctor about problems related to Low-T. They don't consider their fundamental sexual and fatigue-related issues to be the result of testosterone deficiency, or they just don't like to go to the doctor. It's essential for your long-term health and vitality that you own up to the threat of Low-T, and be vocal with your doctor when you recognize the symptoms. By being honest with your physician, you can take steps to … Read more »

Reading Time: 4 minutes Testosterone is the quintessentially male hormone, intrinsically connected to the ideas of masculinity and manhood. Testosterone provides men with a variety of potent benefits. It's associated with lean muscle mass and reduced body fat. Testosterone and its precursors are the building blocks of sperm, the source of male fertility. Men require Testosterone to be in peak physical and psychological condition. What many (or even most) people don't recognize is that Testosterone is intrinsically vital to feminine health as well. Both men and women produce Testosterone and Estrogen naturally, though in vastly different quantities. Men produce ten times as much Testosterone … Read more »

Reading Time: 4 minutes For men that suffer from Andropause and Low-T, Bio-Identical Testosterone can be an absolute game-changer. Testosterone Deficiency leads to a whole range of symptoms that impair male wellness and deplete vitality, such as sexual dysfunction, increased body fat, reduced exercise capacity, depression, and more. That doesn't mean that Testosterone Treatments are for everyone, however. When used when it is not necessary, Testosterone Patches, Creams, and Injections come with some significant risks. What is Andropause, and How Does it Impact Male Health and Virility? Similar to women, men also experience hormonal changes as a result of aging. Unlike women, who experience … Read more »

Reading Time: 5 minutes Making the body proportionally shaped and fit is termed as body building. Body building is not limited to outer fitness it has an impact on the mind and soul too. There was a time when only celebrities and show business people used to visit the gym and other body building practices. Now days all of us irrespective of age group and other factors have an appetite to look fabulous and attractive. Looking good brings an ample amount of confidence and attitude which is extremely required to place yourself in such competitive world. If you are fat, and badly shaped people … Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutes Testosterone is the male sex hormone responsible for many of the physical and emotional traits of men. It creates the deeper voices, sex drive, aggression and, of course, larger muscles in men and keeps fat in check. Testosterone makes the muscles retain more nitrogen, which in turn makes the muscle synthesize proteins better, producing larger muscles. Hormone replacement therapy with Testosterone Replacement Therapy in the form of Testosterone Injections, Testosterone Cream or Testosterone Gel, is a breakthrough Low T program for men over the age of 30 with low testosterone levels. Remember as we discussed there are 3 types of … Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutes Aging and Testosterone Replacement Therapy Aging. Once thought to be an unavoidable eventuality that will slowly destroy our body and quality of life from within the process of aging is now something that can be directly influenced through medical science. While there are many symptoms of aging there is one underlying factor that plays a role in causing us to grow old. The main proteins in our body that control it's different functions are hormones. There are two main hormones that play a big role in how aging affects the human body, testosterone and human growth hormone. This site is dedicated … Read more »

Reading Time: 5 minutes When a man has a deficiency of androgen in his body, it means that his levels of male hormones, mainly testosterone, are lower than normal. One of two things could be the cause of this deficiency, namely pituitary gland problems and the area of the brain that controls functions of the testes -the hypothalamus or the testes. Low testosterone androgen deficiency in aging men is sometimes referred to as male menopause, which is confusing since it suggests that men, like women, also experience a significant reduction in hormone production as they become older. This is totally incorrect. How testosterone functions: … Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutes If your suffering from symptoms of low testosterone levels you're probably wondering, "why me?" The truth is in most cases there's nothing you could have done to prevent yourself from having lowered testosterone. The only real exceptions are people who abuse illegal anabolic steroids and people leading risky lifestyles leading to their contraction of HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis. There are two categories of underlying factors behind lowered testosterone. When the cause is in the testosterone producing organs is referred to as “primary hypogonadism.” When the cause is in the pituitary gland it is called “secondary hypogonadism.” When the problem is related … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute There are three main types of testosterone products on the market today. We'll go over your options on this page. The first type of testosterone is injectable esters of testosterone. Ester just means that it's been modified to for slower release into your blood stream, allowing you to only have one injection a week, instead of daily or multiple daily injections which were common before esterification processes we're utilized with testosterone. Here are the different kinds of testosterone esters: Testosterone Cypionate Testosterone Propionate Testosterone Enanthate Testosterone Androgen For patients who don't like needles or who are looking for some of … Read more »

Reading Time: 5 minutes Androgens are the group of hormones that help in improving the male reproductive system. Testosterone androgen is the active androgen that is available in the male body. Testosterone is primarily found in the testes, and other androgens are present in the adrenal glands. Other androgens work for various testosterone functions. Androgens are the primary reason for normal changes in boys and also influence sexual interests, sperm cell formation and behavior in different age groups among men. These androgens are present abundantly in men and in smaller quantities among women. The main reason for androgen deficiency is the testicular disorders that … Read more »

Reading Time: 4 minutes For men the levels of their main hormones can mean the difference between a life full of energy, virility, and contentedness and a life of obesity, sloth, and disease. I know this sounds dramatic but it really is true. As your testosterone and growth hormone levels decline so does every masculine trait that defines being a man. If you want to maintain a fulfilling life where you're ready to take on any challenge and pursue any opportunity you need to address the inevitable decline of hormone levels that occurs in men as they pass 30 and enter mid-life. Normal testosterone … Read more »

Reading Time: 6 minutes It Is Not Just for Men Hormone replacement therapy via Prescription Testosterone Replacement Therapy by HRT MD knows that men and women actually do have something in common: hormones, men need a little estrogen for their natural feminine sides, and women need some testosterone to level the score. Think strong, energetic and responsive – sexually responsive, that is what Testosterone provides for both Men and Women. For Women when the right levels of this “male” hormone are present, menopausal women can look forward to stronger bones, lean muscles, a sense of well-being and a healthy sex drive. Women have also … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes The first step in the path to restoring the hormone levels of your youth is to find out where your levels are now. Correct dosing of testosterone is very important to make sure you take enough to get the desired effect without taking too much and running into unpleasant side effects. The only way to get a hormone level test is through a doctor. To get in touch with one our specializing doctors please use the form on the right. When you come in for your first appointment the doctor will discuss your symptoms with you and have a nurse … Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutes For patients who are afraid of needles or dislike the 'roller coaster' up and down associated with injecting testosterone esters weekly or bi-weekly we have another option. Topical gels, creams, and patches that can be applied daily to your skin have been on the market for some time. All of these hormone treatment therapy options introduce your much needed testosterone transdermally. Transdermal dosing of testosterone makes it much easier to control your dosage day to day which for some patients can be very important, especially early on when you're first starting to take testosterone replacement therapy treatments and you want … Read more »

Reading Time: 4 minutes The purpose of this article is to educate our visitors about potential scams and misleading products on the market today with respect to testosterone medical treatments prescribed by a hormone doctor or the alternatives. Real testosterone cypionate, enanthate, and propionate are prescribed as injections, creams, gels, nasal sprays, or pellets, but typically not in pills you swallow, that you have seen sold in bottles on the internet, or in health food stores. So the first thing to understand is there is a big difference between prescription testosterone and non-prescription testosterone. Let's be very clear from the beginning; the only way … Read more »

Reading Time: 5 minutes Before you can start a testosterone replacement treatment program, you need to know what your current levels of testosterone are. This information is discovered with a simple blood test that is conducted at your first appointment with one of our specializing physicians. The unit of measure for testosterone is nanogram per deciliter (ng/dL) or nanomoles per liter (nmol/L) when measuring total testosterone and picogram per deciliter (pg/dL) or picomoles per liter (pmol/L). For those of you who are counting a gram = 1,000,000,000 nanograms and a nanogram =1000 picograms. A little goes a long way. Once they get your results back from … Read more »