Category Archives: Testosterone Replacement

Reading Time: 7 minutes There are many benefits of testosterone replacement therapy, some well known, others less so. Testosterone. When most people hear that word, they immediately associate it with masculinity. Strength...large muscles...aggression...vigor...sexual virility...youth...anti-aging...risk-taking, egocentrism, and longevity. Scientifically it has been associated with good mental health, muscle development, healthy bones, virility, helping boys become men and high sexual libido. We have several dozen articles on our website here which go over the medical and scientific benefits of testosterone.  All of these traits are, to some degree, accurate and based on many decades or generations of medical and scientific research.  But there is more to … Continue reading →

Reading Time: 2 minutes Often, the best way to consider how Testosterone affects the human mind is to observe its influence on other animals. This doesn't always correlate perfectly, but it can give us valuable information regarding how Testosterone motivates how we think and how we act. Testosterone is routinely connected with aggressive behavior. This may often be true, but Testosterone can contribute to different outcomes depending on the social context of the subject. This means that Testosterone can have dramatically different effects under alternate circumstances. Examining How Gerbils Respond to Testosterone in Different Scenarios The effect of context on Testosterone and behavior is … Continue reading →

Reading Time: 7 minutes What is Testosterone Cypionate? Testosterone Cypionate is one of the most commonly offered Low-T Therapy Treatments available in the United States. Testosterone Cypionate is also widely used by bodybuilders, weightlifters, and other individuals for performance enhancement, in spite of its questionable legality for such purposes. Testosterone Cypionate is among the most affordable Andropause Treatments available, while also having a strong safety profile and efficacy rate. Most males that use Testosterone Cypionate for Testosterone Restoration experience a few side effects and many benefits. Testosterone Cypionate Composition The majority of Low-T Injections share many of the same characteristics. Testosterone Cypionate belongs to … Continue reading →

Reading Time: 3 minutes Recent years have brought about rapid enhancements in the science of Low-T and Testosterone Therapy. Not long ago, Oral Testosterone simply wasn't a viable option for patients. The original form of Testosterone Pill was too dangerous and damaging to the liver. That's why Testosterone Injections quickly came to the forefront of quality care. In the 1990s, Testosterone Patches and Gels became more widely available, giving patients more control over their Low-T Treatment. Still, there was no safe pill available for prescription. After decades without a quality Oral Testosterone option on the market, this year has brought three new Testosterone Pills … Continue reading →

Reading Time: 3 minutes Low-T is a massive burden on men's health. Testosterone Deficiency is also often under-diagnosed or otherwise left untreated. There are lots of reasons why men don't get help for Hypogonadism. Some are scared about going to the doctor. Others don't even realize their symptoms are caused by Low Testosterone Levels. There are also many men who think the risks may outweigh the benefits or just resign themselves to the misery-inspiring symptoms of the condition. As clinical experience with Bio-Identical Testosterone continues to build, HRT Protocols for Low-T have improved. With proper screening and follow-up, evidence shows that Testosterone Therapy has … Continue reading →

Reading Time: 3 minutes Endocrinology is one of the most exciting areas of medical research today. Our bodies use hormones to relay signals throughout the body and promote physiological homeostasis. While we know a lot about how various hormones work, there is still so much to learn. Take Testosterone, for example. Most folks realize that Testosterone is intimately involved in sexual function and masculinity. They also know that guys with Low-T often lose muscle mass, strength, and energy. While these contributions to wellness and function are important, they really just scratch the surface of how Testosterone impacts human form and function. Testosterone is also … Continue reading →

Reading Time: 4 minutes Yes, male menopause is a real thing and some common symptoms that men experience as they age can signal the beginnings of this annoying, and sometimes debilitating, hormone imbalance. Everyone has heard about menopause for women, but similar things can happen to men as well. Men’s hormones can get seriously out of whack as they get older, similar to women, but they do not lose their fertility, permanently. Have you heard about male menopause? If not, we are here to tell you all about it. What is Male Menopause? Essentially, male menopause is a transitioning period, just like women’s menopause, … Continue reading →

Reading Time: 3 minutes Most men would say that estrogen is not that important for men, or even, harmful to men. All we need is testosterone! Estrogen is for women ONLY. This is most definitely not true, however. Just like with almost everything in life, there is balance -- the same goes for hormones especially, and even with estrogen and testosterone in the male body. The day-to-day wellness of men is drastically affected by estrogen, believe it or not. Estrogen and Testosterone: The Two Main Sex Hormones The main form of estrogen is estradiol. There is also estrone and estriol, but when we say … Continue reading →

Reading Time: 5 minutes With low testosterone on the rise around the world, more research and focus has been made on the health effects of low-T for men, and even women. We’ve realized that low-T can cause serious problems, such as depression, as well as other issues such as erectile dysfunction, poor muscle mass leading to sarcopenia, fat gain, etc. For women, it’s usually a low sex drive and painful sex. In addition, it’s been noted in multiple studies that men with low testosterone are more susceptible to COVID-19 and exhibit worse symptoms the lower their testosterone is. Now, scientific research is showing us that … Continue reading →

Reading Time: 3 minutes There is a lot of mythology surrounding masculinity and sexuality. It wasn't all too long ago that our myths were almost all we had to go on with regard to how our bodies work. While the body of science regarding Testosterone has grown significantly over the past forty years, some people cling to old ideas. Also, people cling to scientific hypotheses that don't always have merit because they sound right.  There are a lot of viral memes going around about Testosterone that create the image of a hormonal disaster on the horizon. For example, there's a post circulating that suggests that men … Continue reading →

Reading Time: 3 minutes If you’ve been on the fence about testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) because you hate the thought of needles or think creams/gels are just messy and risky with little ones around, then here’s your chance to experience the benefits of testosterone therapy to treat hormone imbalance. Halozyme Therapeutics has announced its commercial launch of Tlando – an oral treatment for men suffering from low testosterone, also known as hypogonadism. Hypogonadism can be a debilitating condition that is on the rise across the United States. Taking a Pill for Low Testosterone is Now the Real Deal For decades, the only option for … Continue reading →

Reading Time: 5 minutes Getting older has consequences, and the effects of aging are the result of many different factors which put your health at risk. Hormone Balance is a crucial aspect of preserving good health throughout a person's lifespan, but many Hormones, including Testosterone, become increasingly scarce with age. Testosterone Deficiency negatively affects the lives of millions of men across America, and it becomes increasingly likely with each consecutive year that you live beyond thirty. The older that you get, the more important that it is to be aware of the signs of Hypogonadism and Andropause. While every guy experiences Testosterone Deficiency in … Continue reading →

Reading Time: 3 minutes If you’re suffering from the debilitating effects of low testosterone (also called “Low-T”), your most urgent and probably first question is going to be: Can Low-T be cured? The answer is complex, so pay attention. In one sense, the answer is no, because many conditions (such as genetics) that cause low testosterone persist for a lifetime, or (like environmental factors that can’t be changed easily) persist for a very long time. But also, in a sense, you could say yes, there is, because modern medicine offers testosterone replacement therapy (also called TRT) which can bring Low-T sufferers back to their … Continue reading →

Reading Time: 4 minutes Testosterone levels in both men and women may actually be a catalyst for social change. Revolutionary social changes tend to start with an individual, or several individuals, who hold strong, innovative and, usually, unpopular opinions. Why do certain individuals seem to forge their own paths and choose to hold controversial views, despite the backlash and/or dissuasion from others? You might think it’s because of genetics – some people are just more bold and brash than others – but another factor may be at play here: the hormone, testosterone. Some Like to “Go With the Flow” While Some Have Other Plans … Continue reading →

Reading Time: 3 minutes Non-alcoholic liver disease (NAFLD) is a disease that is on the rise in the United States, mainly due to increased obesity rates and Americans who do not watch their fat intake or lifestyle as well as they should. Just because you aren’t consuming alcohol on a daily basis doesn’t mean that your liver is A-OK. There are other factors that affect the functions of the liver. It is estimated that cases of NAFLD will increase 21% by 2030. NAFLD Linked to Obesity and Type-2 Diabetes Not surprisingly, NAFLD is more commonly found in people with type-2 diabetes, who are obese, … Continue reading →

Reading Time: 13 minutes What is the Hormone Testosterone? Testosterone is frequently referred to as the Male Hormone and its deficiency is often diagnosed as hypogonadism. This is somewhat of a misnomer, but it is true that Testosterone is the androgen hormone that is primarily responsible for the development of male characteristics (but women need it too), and without it, there would be no men at all. If you are an American living in the USA and think might have low Testosterone call our American HRT Medical Clinic to discuss prescription options, Call: 1-800-469-3343. Of course, Testosterone is more complicated than it might seem … Continue reading →

Reading Time: 7 minutes For men, Testosterone has always been recognized for its importance with regard to sexual function, but throughout the last decade, researchers continue to become more aware of the other important effects of Testosterone, and how dangerous Testosterone Deficiency is for aging men. Recent research published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism has uncovered a strong link between Testosterone and Atherosclerosis in men with Adult-Onset Diabetes. What Is Atherosclerosis? Atherosclerosis is also known as “Hardening of the Arteries,” and is a condition in which cholesterol, fats, and other materials start to form plaques in the arteries, which inhibit proper … Continue reading →

Reading Time: 2 minutes With novel coronavirus endangering the lives of millions around the globe, billions of dollars are being spent on research regarding how novel coronavirus can be mitigated, treated, and prevented. Scientists are also studying factors that lessen or increase the severity/mortality risk associated with the disease. It's well-known that Covid-19 is vastly more dangerous to our world's aging population. It's also more deadly to those that are significantly overweight or obese. Low-T Endangers Health in Men A recent study conducted in Germany provides evidence that Testosterone Deficiency hurts Covid-19 outcomes. Low-T has many adverse effects that make the body less resilient … Continue reading →