That testosterone stuff is just for men, right? Not quite. Women need testosterone and other androgens just like men do. Women also need testosterone just like they need estrogen. Androgens are hormones responsible for development and maintenance of male characteristics. But, they also provide health benefits to women too. Some estradiol, one of the estrogens, is derived or produced … [Read more...]
Few individuals really want low lebido (correct spelling is libido). Do you? So if your libido is low don’t just accept it. Go to a doctor and find out why your libido is low so that you can be properly treated. Depending on its cause low libido can be a symptom of bigger issues that might place you at risk for other medical problems. Evidence now suggests that sex can increase life … [Read more...]
Women and men are different. Right? Women are more open and willing to discuss their health while men are not, and that's particularly true when it comes to hormones and sexual health. Men are a bit reluctant to discuss their loss of manhood. But just like women, men too suffer from waning hormone levels. While in women the symptoms can be quite dramatic and come on suddenly, in men the symptoms … [Read more...]
What is DHEA? DHEA or dehydroepiandrosterone is a steroid hormone and is the most abundant hormone we make. Like other steroid hormones DHEA is made from cholesterol. So you do need cholesterol. DHEA is largely made in the adrenal glands that sit above the kidneys. In women some DHEA is made in the ovaries and in the testes in men. DHEA production peaks around age 20 and then steadily declines … [Read more...]
Head trauma, including concussion, can lead to hormone deficiencies. This relationship between head trauma and hormonal imbalance, though, is not well-recognized by physicians and healthcare professionals. Head Trauma According to the CDC 1.7 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury each year. This number does not include individuals who sustain trauma, but don't seek medical … [Read more...]
After reading part one and two you should have a fairly good understanding of the benefits of testosterone. A quick review of testosterone benefits , Increased Libido Increased bone mineral density Increased muscle mass Decreased fat mproved sleep Improved Memory Improved concentration Feeling of well-being Increased insulin sensitivity Improved cholesterol … [Read more...]
For years testosterone was felt to be little or no help in treating erectile dysfunction but lately that has changed. It was taught at many institutions that no one was ever helped with E.D. by increasing their testosterone levels. With the increased use of testosterone supplementation we are seeing some exciting results. Many men not only see an increase in libido but also an improvement … [Read more...]
This recent post on sexual health published on CNN reinforces many of the things we've discussed on this website and discuss with our patients. The article discusses the relationship between cardiovascular health and sexual function. Erectile dysfunction many times is an indicator of impaired blood flow and sign of cardiovascular disease. One key to better sex is having good overall … [Read more...]
What is Andropause? The hallmark of puberty for boys is the rather sudden increase in hormone production especially testosterone responsible for secondary male sex characteristics such as increase in muscle mass, sexual organ maturation, development of pubic hair, acne, and other features. Increased production of other androgen hormones like growth hormone and DHEA also takes place. Andropause … [Read more...]
Testosterone is found in both men and women, the question, what is normal for your body to function optimally? We know that in both males and females testosterone drops as we age and with our life expectancy as long as it is today how low can it go. In males every year after thirty there is on average a 1.5% drop in the testosterone total and that usually corresponds with a drop in free … [Read more...]
