January 29, 2012 By

Infertility to Acne: Treatment and Prevention of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Part 2

In part one of this series we looked at the cause of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and the many complications it causes. Weight gain, acne, excess hair growth on the face and body,  high cholesterol and high blood sugar due to insulin resistance are among the problems associated with PCOS.  One particular area of concern [...]

September 18, 2011 By

Boyfriend Has Low Testosterone. What Can Lu Do?

Lu posts these concerns to Metabolism.com My boyfriend is in his early 40′s and has been taking testosterone therapy. Instead of his levels increasing, they have decreased…his total is now in the single digits. He takes very good care of himself as he is a fitness trainer and body builder (takes vitamins, etc.). Obviously, with [...]

August 2, 2011 By

Newly Diagnosed with Low Testosterone John Wonders About His Treatment

John has recently been diagnosed with low testosterone levels and sends metabolism.com this inquiry: John writes; I’m so glad I found this site! About a month ago I was diagnosed with low T – mine is 140. Very, very low. Symptoms were NO libido, fatigue, massive weight gain (from 195 to 275 in 9 months), [...]

November 28, 2010 By

Adopted Children Experience Early Sexual Maturity

Puberty occurs when areas within the brain awaken beginning a cascade of hormone signals which conclude with the gonads (ovaries and testicles) increasing their production of the female and male sex hormones estrogen and testosterone. Under the influence of these hormones a child begins the transition from childhood to sexual maturity. In boys puberty is [...]

August 17, 2010 By

Trying to Cope with Symptoms of Low Testosterone

One of our members notes loss of sex drive, strength, motivation. He is concerned that this could be due to low testosterone levels; Here is his comment; I’m 64 years old. Excellent health. 6 ft tall, 177 pounds, work out three times a week…….finding my self depressed, losing strength…..haven’t had any sexual desire in last [...]

January 15, 2010 By

Low Testosterone May Signal Serious Medical Conditions

Dennis is a middle aged man with a testosterone of 70. He suffers with weakness, muscle aches, soreness of the breast, and carries a diagnosis of fibromyalgia. He inquires if treatment with testosterone will benefit him (see his inquiry in our Comments section). While I cannot offer medical advice on this website I can make [...]

August 23, 2008 By

Testosterone Replacement for Men

Testosterone, the primary hormone produced by the testicle, promotes most of the masculine characteristics of the body. These ‘secondary sexual characteristics’ include development of the penis, increased muscle strength and mass, facial and body hair and male sexual function. There are many medical conditions in men that result in low testosterone levels, a condition known [...]

October 24, 2007 By

Older Men in Boston Area to Die Sooner?

Men over 50 with low male hormone (testosterone) levels have a shorter life expectancy than men with of similar age with higher testosterone levels. Or so says a new medical study in the Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism. Of the almost 800 men over the age of 50 who were studied, those who had the [...]

April 21, 2007 By

Human Growth Hormone, Testosterone, Estrogen: Healers or Harmers? Part 1.

Let’s face it, nature wants us dead. We were born to die. That may seem a bit harsh but I don’t make the rules. Can the use of human growth hormone and sex steroids help us delay this inevitability? Maybe. After birth most living things are programmed to develop physically and sexually, to rise to [...]

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