Risks of Testosterone Therapy
Before starting TRT, it’s important to know the potential risks of testosterone therapy. Testosterone should not be used in men with breast cancer or known or suspected prostate cancer. Patients with severe unstable heart disease, severe liver disease or severe kidney disease are not recommended to use testosterone supplements unless under close medical supervision. Before initiating TRT, […]
Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)
Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) Testosterone replacement therapy is initiated by a medical practitioner when clinical complaints are accompanied by decreased testosterone levels and confounding factors have been excluded. Testosterone therapy aims to re-establish normal libido, sexual function, general mental health (e.g., mood, mental acuity, clear thinking) and physical status (muscle mass, muscle strength etc) with little physiological and […]
Testosterone Deficiency – Causes and Diagnosis
Causes of Testosterone Deficiency Male hypogonadism is the medical phrase used to describe men with a testosterone deficiency. The severity of the condition can vary from individual to individual. However, there is universal similarity of symptoms in men with testosterone deficiency. These include: • fatigue • lethargy • lack of motivation • poor memory • […]
What is Testosterone?
Testosterone Introduction Testosterone is an essential hormone produced by both men and women. It plays a crucial role in the health and well being of our bodies. There are many myths and blatant misunderstandings surrounding peoples perceptions towards effects that hormones on the human mind and body. This includes the hormone testosterone. Testosterone supplementation for many years […]
Testosterone cream proven to work post-menopause
Everyone is talking about what we have known for a long time! That women need testosterone as much as men and using a testosterone replacement supplement at a standard regulated dose can greatly benefit women going through menopause and in the post-menopausal stage of their lives. The reason for this recent media hype? A study […]
AndroGel vs AndroForte Comparison
The difference between AndroForte and AndroGel – strength, application, dosage and cost. Compare AndroForte to other low testosterone therapy products.
Getting to know the Hormone Lingo
In the world of hormone replacement therapy, there are many different commonly used terms that you might hear. But do you know what they all mean? We’ve got a list of some of the common lingo and a quick explanation of each Hormone Lingo below. Andropause or viropause, also known as manopause or male menopause, […]
Natural Progesterone v’s Synthetic Progestins
Why use Natural Progesterone Treatment instead of Synthetic Progestins? When naturally occurring hormones  like progesterone, testosterone and oestradiol are incorporated into a cream they are absorbed transdermally through the skin. This means that they avoid being metabolized first by the liver. When drugs are ingested they are absorbed through the stomach and intestine and travel to the liver. There they are broken […]
Progesterone treatment options & side effects
Natural Progesterone Treatment Options Sadly, medical researchers have failed for decades to study in detail the multitude of beneï¬Âcial effects of natural progesterone. Natural progesterone cream or micronised progesterone capsules have stood the test of time as an effective, safe and reliable mode of administration for the management of progesterone deï¬Âciency conditions. There are other […]
The Progesterone Deficiency Assessment Questionnaire
Have you taken a Progesterone Deficiency Assessment test to see if using a progesterone replacement cream can help you? Menopause is defined as a woman’s last menstrual period. The average age of menopause is 51. A woman is considered post-menopausal when she has not had a period for 12 consecutive months. Do you think you […]