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When a woman transitions through menopause, some symptoms, such as hot flashes, an abrupt end to her menstrual cycle, or cognitive changes, indicate that her estrogen levels are dropping. This begs…

Both men and women have testosterone and estrogen. Males have much higher testosterone levels than females, and females have much higher estrogen levels than males. Hormone levels are tightly regul…

James is 25 years old and in good health. He has been in a committed relationship for the past four years. He loves his partner, and they intend to start a family. However, James has been strugglin…

Testosterone is commonly referred to as the male sex hormone, but it affects the male in ways other than libido. The male testes and, to a lesser extent, the adrenal glands and ovaries produce test…

Testosterone therapy can relieve many of the side effects of age-associated low testosterone levels. Before starting treatment, most men want to know how long it will take to restore their vigor an…

Thyroid disease in men can cause low sperm count, loss of muscle mass, and erectile dysfunction. Thyroid disease is much more common in women, so men may not attribute symptoms unique to men as sec…

Approximately 15% of adult men smoke cigarettes. Smoking is most common in men between the ages of 25 and 64. According to the 2018 Gallup poll, nine percent of adults surveyed vape for their nicot…

Erectile dysfunction affects almost one in every ten men at some point in their lives. So, it is not surprising that many men, and their partners, are asking if diet and exercise can affect erectil…

Mental health and intimacy are two critical aspects of our lives. Healthy and intimate interpersonal relationships are an important part of one’s mental health. Sex and intimacy release a flood of …

What Is Fertility? Fertility is the natural ability to conceive a child. It involves the endocrine, reproductive, and nervous systems in both men and women, at a minimum. In addition, many lifes…

Written by Leann Poston, M.D. Is marriage necessary for a happy life? Approximately 17% of women and 16% of men say that marriage is essential for them to have a fulfilling life. Over half …

Written by Leann Poston, M.D. Sex and sexual behavior aren’t usually the first things that come to mind when you think about employee management or productivity. Nonetheless, a study publis…