Testosterone

Some scientists report that low testosterone and prostate problems often go hand-in-hand amongst certain population groups such as men with metabolic syndrome. Prostate problems can lead to erectile dysfunction and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) such as frequent and difficult urination. Besides, low T can lead to chronic fatigue, sexual dysfunction, loss of muscle mass, obesity, osteoporosis, and gynecomastia. Both…

The amount of zinc stored in your body is positively associated with your serum testosterone (T). Therefore, men who are zinc deficient may also have lower T levels. If you are zinc deficient, then taking a zinc supplement can help boost your testosterone and help them return within the normal range. However, if you are already consuming enough zinc, additional…

Testosterone pellets are arguably one of the most convenient forms of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). They were invented shortly after the discovery of testosterone and received FDA approval in 1972, but it wasn’t until 2008 when they were officially marketed for the management of low T. Due to the relatively low popularity compared to other forms of TRT, there are…

Testosterone is the symbol of masculinity, so men will always be interested in new ways that may help them naturally optimize their hormonal levels. Therefore, mentioning a potential method to raise testosterone on live TV is bound to get a lot of attention. This is exactly what happened during a recent interview between the Fox News host Tucker Carlson and…

Testosterone (T) medications are often mistaken with anabolic–androgenic steroids (AAS), due to the fact that both categories have abuse potential, steroid structure, and potent anabolic effects. Yet, testosterone can be legally prescribed in the form of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) to help manage the symptoms of medical conditions such as hypogonadism. On the other hand, anabolic steroids are products that…

Anastrozole, more popular by the brand name Arimidex, is a prescription drug that’s become popular amongst men with low testosterone (T) because of its ability to affect the ratio between testosterone and estrogen (E) in the human body. This makes it suitable for certain subsets of male patients with mild hypogonadism who have functional testes but experience infertility and hormonal…

If you have ever tested your testosterone levels, then you may already know that being in a fasted state is one of the requirements for getting accurate results. That’s because researchers have found that eating a meal can influence your T levels and suppress its natural peak which normally occurs in the morning, although the exact mechanism is still unclear.…

Are you troubled by symptoms of low testosterone (T) such as weight gain, chronic fatigue, lack of libido and muscle loss? If you are then you have probably heard of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and its effectiveness, so you visited a medical doctor for diagnosis and prescription. Unfortunately, many physicians won’t prescribe testosterone therapy if your T levels fluctuate near…

Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is currently the most effective treatment for managing the symptoms of low T in men. Testosterone is also the drug of choice for masculinizing hormone therapy in female-to-male (FTM) transgender patients. TRT is available in many forms, but testosterone injections stand out as the widely preferred method by patients and clinicians alike. Due to the risk…

Many men considering vasectomy are worried about their natural testosterone (T) production. That’s because the testicles are the main organs that produce testosterone in males, and vasectomy involves incising and sealing their sperm ducts. Yet, vasectomy does not affect the blood supply to the testicles, and the production of testosterone that gets transported to the rest of your body via…