Low Testosterone (Low T)
Empowering or Risky? Testosterone Therapy in Wom…
The way we teach the biology of hormones is confusing. From an early age, kids are told that testosterone is a male hormone whereas estrogen is a female hormone. Young men have sometimes been accused …
Will Testosterone Help Women Feel Strong and Sex…
If we say low testosterone, you might think of a TV ad starring a middle-aged man worried about "low T." But even though testosterone is considered the quintessential "male" hormone, women make it too…
Statins Diminish Sex Drive and Lower Testosteron…
As visitors to this website know, statin-type cholesterol-lowering medicines remain among the most popular drugs in the pharmacy. Many cardiologists maintain that such medications are extremely safe, …
Is the FDA Wrong About Testosterone Heart Risk?
aBeware testosterone treatment! That has been the message from the Food and Drug Administration for years. The agency makes it very clear that doctors should not prescribe testosterone for men with lo…
Show 1251: How Chemicals Are Threatening Our Hea…
Sperm counts have been falling for decades. In fact, they’re down 50 percent over the last four decades. Should we worry about young men’s health and fertility? How can we explain this trend? Thre…
Will Testosterone Shots Overcome Your Low Libido…
Some men report reduced interest in sex as they grow older. For a while, the most popular explanation was "low T." This made doctors nervous, since they feared that men who wouldn't actually benefit w…
New Guidelines for Treating Low Testosterone
Around the turn of the 21st century, drug companies started advertising testosterone on television. They implied that many men suffered from low testosterone and suggested that “low T” could be re…
How Can You Overcome Testosterone-Induced Acne?
Over the past decade or so, testosterone replacement therapy has become quite popular. Three times as many men are using prescriptions for testosterone now as in 2001 (O'Connor, New York Times, June 3…
Dutasteride (Avodart) Sexual Side Effects Can Be…
Avodart was approved by the FDA in 2001 to treat symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland. Dutasteride (the generic name) inhibits an enzyme called 5 alpha reductase (5AR). This reduces the conversion o…
What Is the Trouble with Too Much Testosterone?
The FDA has just issued a stronger warning about the hazards of too much testosterone. The previous warning from January, 2014, told men that taking testosterone could put them at risk for heart attac…
Testosterone Side Effects: How Scary Are They?
Treatment with the male hormone testosterone has been highly controversial for years. The FDA makes it clear that testosterone side effects are worrisome and physicians should NOT prescribe the hormo…
How to Take Testosterone Without Fear of Prostat…
Men shouldn't be afraid to take testosterone if they need it, according to a new study. Are There Risks in Taking Testosterone? Experts have worried for years that testosterone therapy might increase…
Will Extra Testosterone Help or Hurt the Heart?
The FDA has warned men that taking extra testosterone may increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes, but a new study of 755 men showed that those on testosterone were actually less prone to heart…
What Are the Pros and Cons of Testosterone Thera…
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has been one of the most controversial and contentious treatments in medicine for decades. Now, TRT (testosterone replacement therapy) is following a similar trajecto…
Will Testosterone Turbocharge Your Sex Drive and…
A new federally-funded study about testosterone therapy published in the New England Journal of Medicine has created quite a stir. It seems that when testosterone gel (AndroGel) was given to men over …
Low Sexual Activity May Lead to Low Testosterone
When men lose interest in sex, it is sometimes chalked up to a lack of testosterone. New research from Sydney, Australia, suggests, however, that a reduction in sexual activity can in and of itself lo…
FDA Issues Testosterone Warning, But Research Is…
Television commercials focusing on the dangers of "low T" have gotten many men to ask their doctors for a prescription. In 2013, prescription testosterone medicines such as AndroGel or Axiron hit $2 b…
Testosterone May Not Be Linked to Heart Attacks …
Q. I am a 54-year-old male and I have noticed a drop-off in sexual performance and energy. I have seen commercials for products that either boost or cause your body to produce testosterone. What can y…
How Safe Are the New Drugs for Low T?
"Low T" has become a staple on TV commercials. Like "ED" for erectile dysfunction, low T is a code. It signifies declining testosterone levels, a natural aspect of the aging process. The ads make it s…
Finding the Sweet Spot for Testosterone
Older men are being bombarded with advertising urging them to treat "low T." Testosterone supplementation remains controversial, however. A study several weeks ago from the VA health system revealed t…
How to Manage Low T Without Taking Testosterone …
Q. I recently learned through testing that I have borderline low testosterone. My doctor suggested medication but the possible side effects concern me. Are there natural ways to increase testosterone …
Losing Weight Boosts Testosterone
Losing weight may have a surprising benefit for middle-aged men. A study of nearly 900 men at risk of type 2 diabetes compared the effects of diet and exercise in one group, metformin in another group…
Can DHEA Turbo-Charge Your Sex Life?
As we get older, we may find it more difficult to stay sexually active. Could the over-the-counter supplement DHEA be the answer to turbo-charge your sex life? Can a Supplement Turbo-Charge Your Sex L…
Will Eating Testicles Raise Testosterone Levels?
Q. I was fascinated to read that women's sexual desire increases after they take testosterone under the tongue. Could you get the same effect by eating "mountain oysters" (cattle testicles) or would t…
Testosterone Troubles Halt Study
Q. I am a 54-year-old male and I have noticed a drop-off in sexual performance as well as in other parts of my life. I have seen commercials for products that are supposed to boost testosterone. Do su…
Will HRT Mistakes Be Repeated?
During the hormone replacement heyday, millions of women were encouraged to take estrogen and progesterone to prevent everything from hot flashes and heart disease to dementia and cancer. There were e…