Traditionally, testosterone was regarded as “the male hormone”, largely responsible for the normal development of external as well as internal reproductive or sex organs in males. With research through the decades, the role that testosterone plays, also in human female development, has become much more known and appreciated. Unlike in the male body, where this androgen is produced in the…
Testosterone supports vital functions in the body. While both men and women produce testosterone, men need a much higher level of the hormone. It plays a role in puberty, sexual health, energy levels, mood, muscle growth, and overall health. But overproduction, as well as underproduction of testosterone, can lead to numerous health complications in men’s bodies. The same is right…
Because testosterone is known as the male-dominant hormone, it sometimes gets a bad reputation. As a hormone that produces emotional and physical qualities that are often looked down on in men, such as poor verbal skills and decreased emotional receptiveness. While lowered T levels are well-known to cause numerous problems, such as erectile dysfunction, hair loss, depression, and decreased energy,…
Although many do not consider diabetes to be a significant disease like heart disease or cancer. But it is still a deadly condition for numerous Americans. In fact, it is ranked as the seventh leading cause of death in the United States, and nearly 10 percent of Americans are currently dealing with diabetes. Diabetes is grouped into two main categories,…
Aging is an expected, natural process. However, your symptoms and the age when they start appearing will be based on lifestyle choices, genetics and much more. One of the most potent indicators of how easy or difficult the aging process will be is hormonal levels. These chemical messengers may seem small, but they are certainly not insignificant especially when women…
If you are a man or a woman and you have been prescribed testosterone injections for hormone replacement therapy, you are sure to have concerns. You want to reap the benefits of your testosterone therapy. In order to do so, you have to make sure you do everything properly. You need to ask your doctor important questions about the proper…
A good balance of hormones helps to maintain a healthy body and mind. The sex hormones estrogen and testosterone are responsible for sexual reproductive and other functions in men and women. As men age, their body produces less and less of these hormones. This often results in a severe hormonal imbalance which leads to various symptoms or health conditions including…
Both men and women can suffer from low testosterone levels that may have a severely detrimental effect on their lives. The male reproductive gland in all-male mammals is the testis. Its primary function is to produce testosterone. This male hormone is responsible for controlling the size and shape of the testis. When T levels drop, an individual begins to suffer…
There are many controversies over whether vasectomy affects testosterone levels or not. Medical experts assert that there is no direct relationship between low levels of the hormone and vasectomy. However, few people who have undergone the procedure attest that it affects the hormone levels. What is vasectomy? It refers to a surgical procedure that entails blocking the drainage of spermatozoa…
Herbs and spices have long been used as therapeutic remedies for a myriad of complications and diseases. Traditional medicine relied on the use of plant extract or whole plant organs to treat various conditions. Fenugreek is one of the widely used herbs in India, the Arabic regions, and now the West. Fenugreek was frequently cultivated for its use in food…