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…
Percentage of Athletes Who Use Performance-Enhancing Drugs
December 31, 2022
Performance-enhancing drugs (PEDS), also known as performance-enhancing substances, are substances that are used to improve physical or athletic performance. These drugs can include a variety of su…
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…
Low libido is the lack of desire to have sex. It is your sex drive. Having periods of low libido is very common, but if it is persistent, a physical, psychological, or relationship issue is likely …
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…
Most men recognize decreasing testosterone levels—decreased muscle mass, increased abdominal fat, loss of strength, mood changes, decreased libido, and erectile dysfunction. Some have their testost…
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…
Men’s Health Clinics: What Are They and What Do They Treat?
January 14, 2022
Men’s health clinics provide men with care equivalent to that provided by a gynecologist for women. Men have historically relied on to their primary care provider for help with male-specific health…
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…
When a woman transitions through menopause, symptoms, such as hot flashes, an abrupt end to her menstrual cycle, and new-onset psychological or cognitive changes, indicate that her estrogen levels …
How Long Does Testosterone Replacement Therapy Typically Last?
September 14, 2021
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…
What is Testosterone Replacement Therapy and How to Get Started
January 18, 2021
Our intricate system of hormones is an elegant and effective machine that we generally don’t pay any attention to – until it begins to break down. That’s where Testosterone Replacement Therapy…
TRT or testosterone replacement therapy is medically indicated for men with low testosterone. It sounds simple, right? You get a blood test, your testosterone level is low, whether from aging or ot…
Who is using TRT therapy, and what dosage are they using? Approximately one percent of the U.S. population, regardless of age, gender, or intention, use anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) (Pope et…
It is legal to buy testosterone online, but only with a prescription. The DEA prescription guidelines require patients to have a validly diagnosed medical condition from a physician with whom they …
Over 40% of men over the age of 40 suffer from symptoms of low testosterone levels such as low sex drive, erectile dysfunction, lack of energy, depression, and an increase in percent body fat. Shou…
After the age of 30, men have a natural decline in testosterone levels of about 1% per year. In many men, symptoms such as low energy, decreased muscle strength, and decreased libido will result…
It has been well-documented that testosterone levels decrease after age 30, and overall the population is aging! Nearly 55 million or 16.3% of Americans are over the age of 65 (U.S. Census Bureau, …