testosterone

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 we…

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 ye…

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…

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 th…

Doctors use anabolic steroids to treat hormone deficiencies. Bodybuilders and some athletes misuse steroids by taking large doses to build muscle and increase strength. Steroids are essential f…

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 beg…

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 a…

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 se…

There’s a common occurrence in men of middle or older age that doesn’t get talked about enough and is often associated with shame or embarrassment.  It can lead to decreased satisfaction in relati…

As most men know, their primary sex hormone is called testosterone.  It’s responsible for sexual differentiation into a male during gestation and continues to play an important role throughout lif…