As you age, you become more likely to gain weight for two main reasons – your physical activity decreases and your metabolism slows down. One of the factors affecting your metabolic rate may be the changes in your hormonal environment, such as the age-related decline of testosterone (T) in men. Furthermore, medical conditions that affect Read more about Why Does Low Testosterone Lead To Weight Gain?[…]
Despite the fact that testosterone (T) is the male sex hormone, it is also present in the female body. In women, it is naturally produced by the ovaries and adrenal glands. As a woman, the normal levels of T in your body should be about 20 times lower than those in men or more specifically Read more about How to Lower Testosterone in Women[…]
Your cholesterol levels are tightly related to your hormonal balance. For example, your body needs cholesterol to produce steroid hormones such as testosterone, estrogens, progesterone, cortisol, aldosterone, and others. On the other hand, there are several hormones that regulate the metabolism of cholesterol and its serum levels in your body. Those include sex hormones, growth Read more about What’s the Link Between Cholesterol and Testosterone?[…]
As a man, your body normally produces about 45 micrograms of estrogen (E) per day via a process called aromatization. That’s a natural process that occurs mainly in your fat tissue but also in your bones, brain, arteries, liver, and testes. An enzyme called aromatase resides there and it converts some of your testosterone into Read more about How to Stop Testosterone Aromatization in Men[…]
The male sex hormone – testosterone (T) is sometimes used as a synonym for aggression and violence. The reports of violent behavior and “roid rage” in athletes who abuse testosterone also contribute to this image. Yet, scientists reveal that the connection between T and behavior is much more complex and multiple hormones play a role Read more about Does Testosterone Make You Angry?[…]
Anxiety and depression are two of the most underdiagnosed psychological problems associated with low testosterone (T). The male sex hormone affects several neurotransmitters in the brain which control mood, emotions, and cognition. Therefore, problems with testosterone levels are often the underprint for psychological symptoms such as depression, anxiety, irritability, and mood swings. Men with low Read more about Can Low Testosterone Cause Anxiety And Depression?[…]
Chronic fatigue is one of the most common complaints in men with decreased testosterone levels. Patients often report the lack of energy as the most debilitating symptom of the condition. That’s because persisting fatigue can have a detrimental effect on your mood, personal life, productivity, work, and even your income. Thus, diagnosing and treating the Read more about Can Low Testosterone Cause Fatigue in Men?[…]
If you have hypogonadism, your endocrinologist may prescribe testosterone injections. The therapy is proven as one of the most effective methods to manage the symptoms of low T. There’s an option to get the injections in the doctor’s office, so you won’t have to worry about self-injecting. You will have to visit every 1-12 weeks Read more about How to Self-Inject Testosterone Properly and Safely[…]
If you have low testosterone (T), then testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) might be the best option to alleviate your symptoms and improve the quality of your life. However, the treatment is not free of adverse reactions. If your doctor has suggested TRT for your condition, then he or she will also warn you about the Read more about Testosterone Therapy and the Risk of High Hematocrit and Erythrocytosis[…]
Mimicking the body’s natural growth hormone secretion is important for the optimal effect of growth hormone therapy. GH levels peak during the night when you don’t eat food and your insulin is at its lowest. Because of this fact, it would be ideal to take your GH shot daily as a part of your bedtime Read more about How to Inject HGH Correctly and Painless[…]
