Weighing the pros and cons of testosterone replacement therapy

Weighing the pros and cons of testosterone replacement therapy

Testosterone is a sex hormone produced in the testicles and adrenal glands.  It is the equivalent to males of what the hormone estrogen is to women.  Testosterone has far reaching effects for men in helping to regulate sex drive, bone mass, fat distribution, along with muscle mass and strength. 

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FDA warning: Avoid overuse of testosterone

FDA warning: Avoid overuse of testosterone

The FDA has issued a warning to physicians and male patients regarding the use of testosterone drugs, which they say have an increased risk for heart attacks and strokes. The FDA is urging doctors and the companies that make these testosterone drugs to warn patients about the potential life-threatening risks they pose.

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Low Testosterone? Here's what you need to know.

Low Testosterone? Here's what you need to know.

Men with low levels of the male hormone testosterone have problems with erections, are weaker and more easily fatigued than men with normal levels of testosterone.  However, these symptoms are also part of the normal aging process.  So how do you know if your symptoms are due to low testosterone or are just related to getting older?

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Testosterone-heart disease link explained

Testosterone-heart disease link explained

In recent months, there has been a great deal of contradictory information regarding testosterone. So much so that it is hard for any man to decipher what level is right, and whether seeking an “optimal” level is the preferred course of action.

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Is Your Testosterone Level Low?

Is Your Testosterone Level Low?

Low Testosterone: Male hypogonadism can be congenital or can develop later in life.  Your symptoms and treatment options will depend on at what point your hypogonadism occurs.  For example, hypogonadism during puberty can decrease muscle mass development, impair deepening of the voice or impair body hair and penis/testicle growth.  

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Dealing with low testosterone

Dealing with low testosterone

Low testosterone can have a negative effect on a man’s physical and emotional health, but there are many ways to treat this condition once you figure out what is causing it.

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