If you’re trying to learn more about what to expect when you’re undergoing treatment to correct a hormonal imbalance, you’ve probably read that not all hormone therapies are created equal. More importantly, you’ve likely realized that many of the traditional treatments available to you can carry significant side effects and long-term risks. However, traditional hormones…
We all get older. We become wiser, smarter and with the gift of time, we get better. We refine ourselves, becoming better at doing the things we love, better at knowing ourselves, and better at relating to our loved ones. Middle age, if you’re lucky enough to get here, is a gift. Even if we…
Feeling weak and moody? Perhaps you’re gaining weight despite eating healthy and working out? If you’re a man past middle age, these signs might indicate that you’re going through andropause. Also known as male menopause, this condition triggers a decline in sex hormone levels. It usually occurs in men between the ages of 40 and…
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypogonadism Male hypogonadism, also known as testosterone deficiency, is a common issue that affects an estimated four to five million men in the United States. It can begin as early as fetal development, before puberty, or most commonly, during adulthood and in older males. While hypogonadism in males is more…
Fluctuating hormones are most commonly associated with women. However, men experience this, too. In fact, they even go through the male equivalent of the menopause. This is a subject that’s not talked about enough. The lack of conversation leaves many men in the dark about what their hormones are doing to their bodies. In this…
Men Are Achieving Sexual Satisfaction With One Simple Procedure You start with foreplay and hope that you will be able to function, perform, and please your partner, but sometimes erections don’t come that easy. If this happens often enough, it may be a sign that there’s something bigger going on. Erectile dysfunction (ED) can make…
How to Get Rid of “Man Boobs” If you’ve ever been too embarrassed to take off your shirt at the beach, you’re probably familiar with the term “man boobs.” At least thirty percent of males are affected by gynecomastia—the medical term for male breasts—in their lifetimes. In fact, it’s the most common condition affecting breast tissue in…
Pay Attention to These Symptoms of “Male Menopause” It’s common knowledge that at or near middle age, all women experience a process called menopause, where their hormone production slows, their ovaries eventually stop producing eggs, and they stop menstruating. This process comes with a wide variety of side effects, including weight fluctuation, mood swings, and…
The Results of Free Estradiol, SHBG & Testosterone Testing In 2016, a study published in the journal Diabetes Care offered new hope to men with type 2 diabetes. It found that six months of testosterone therapy significantly reduced insulin and glucose levels in men with type 2 diabetes who were also testosterone deficient. The therapy also reduced the…
Pregnancy, Postpartum and Men’s Testosterone Levels It’s become a common joke among expecting parents that the male partners have to shed “pregnancy weight” along with their female partners after the birth of their child. Whether those extra pounds were gained as a result of intentionally “showing support” or just indulging along with their partner’s pregnancy…
