Erectile dysfunction (ED) is common, has a diverse range of physical and psychological causes and treatments, and can have a huge impact on a man’s life. ED is the inability to attain or maintain a…
Infertility is a common problem that most couples don’t consider until they experience it. Many factors cause and increase your risk of infertility and can harm your chances of getting pregnant. …
Blood thinners (anticoagulants) are medications that prevent blood clots from forming. They are commonly used to treat or prevent conditions such as deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and st…
Low libido describes a decreased interest in sexual activity. Low libido may be pervasive or only occur with a single partner. It may be episodic or persistent and may indicate an underlying medica…
Up to five million men in the United States have low testosterone. Unfortunately, aging is a major risk factor for testosterone decline. After the age of 30, testosterone drops by about 1% per…
The endocrine and nervous systems work together to control almost all bodily functions. The nervous system acts quickly and precisely, while the endocrine system works more slowly. Together, these …
How Hormonal Imbalance And Diabetes In Men Are Connected
April 28, 2022
Low testosterone is associated with increased fat mass (especially metabolically harmful abdominal fat) and muscle loss, increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes. Hormone imbalances worsen with age, …
10 Common Causes Of Testicular Pain And How To Prevent Them
April 21, 2022
There are many causes of testicular pain, and therefore it is not unusual for people with testes (testicles) to experience pain at some point in their lives. Pain can be short-term or long-term, se…
Many people may not automatically connect the dots between anemia and low testosterone levels, but low T is a contributing cause of anemia, especially in older men. Several clinical trials have ind…
Most people consider testosterone therapy because they have a medical condition in which their body is not producing enough testosterone, or they are experiencing age-related declines in testostero…
How Does Androgen Health Affect Testosterone Levels?
March 16, 2022
Androgens are a group of related steroid sex hormones. Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone (DHT) are two of the more potent male sex hormones. Their less potent cousins are androstenedione and deh…
Testosterone is an androgenic hormone that has both anabolic and androgenic effects. Androgens are essential for the development of male reproductive organs, secondary sexual characteristics, libid…
If you have a penis, odds are you will experience ED at some point in your life. Along with the unsettling feeling you get when you don’t know for sure why something is happening with your body, ED…
Can Men Have Periods? Understanding Irritable Male Syndrome (IMS)
February 19, 2022
Cisgender men are not born with a uterus and thus cannot have periods. Therefore, any bleeding a man notices from or around his genitals is abnormal and should be investigated. Periods are a part o…
Low testosterone levels affect up to five million men in the U.S. Unfortunately, aging alone is a major risk factor for declining testosterone. After 30, testosterone levels fall by about 1% p…
Urologists: Who Are They And What Procedures Do They Offer?
January 20, 2022
Urology is the study of urine. A urologist is a medical doctor and surgical specialist who specializes in diseases and conditions of the urinary tract in men, women, and children and the male repro…
Masturbation refers to a person self-stimulating their own genitals to become sexually aroused. The topic has been widely researched and is still poorly understood. One reason is that it is not wel…
Commonly referred to as the male sex hormone, testosterone is important to the health of both men and women. Testosterone production begins during puberty and declines at a rate of about 1% per yea…
What Is The Best Medicine For Erectile Dysfunction (ED)?
November 23, 2021
Erectile dysfunction is treatable and there are numerous treatment options, including pills, injectables, surgical procedures, and alternative treatments. Each man and his needs will determine the …
The Link Between Free Testosterone And Your Health
November 22, 2021
Testosterone, one of the “sex hormones,” has both anabolic and androgenic properties. Testosterone is produced by the testes and adrenal glands in the male and the ovaries and adrenal glands in the…