What is an Oophorectomy?
It might have a funny sounding name, but every year for thousands of women oophorectomy, the surgical removal of one or both of the ovaries is no laughing matter. The ovaries are the part of a woman’s reproductive system that produce female sex hormones like progesterone, and the ovaries also store and release eggs for fertilization. When […]
Testosterone in the News: Stress, Deep Voices, Women and T
A hotter topic than ever, testosterone and the effects of low testosterone on men are popping up in health news on a daily basis. Here are a few recent stories that might interest you in the realm of low testosterone. Should Women Worry About Low T? You probably didn’t know it, but if you’ve taken […]
Understanding Klinefelter Syndrome
Did you know that 1 in every 500 men have Klinefelter syndrome? Chances are, you might not even know what Klinefelter’s is because, despite how prevalent it is and the fact that it’s the number one cause of infertility in men, it’s often not diagnosed until well into adulthood. Here is some quick and helpful […]
5 Tips for Managing PCOS
If you’re living with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), chances are you’re looking for ways to make your day-to-day live more manageable and healthy. The first line of defense to wrangling PCOS is changing your lifestyle and diet, and we’ve got some tips for managing PCOS. What is PCOS? The underlying cause of PCOS is a […]
Is Testosterone the Key to Generosity?
Contrary to the popular belief that too much testosterone can make us aggressively dominant and anti-social, a new study claims that testosterone might actually make us more generous – but with a caveat. The study, published in the Association for Psychological Science’s Psychological Sciences, comes out of the Rotterdam School of Management at Erasmus University in […]
Study: Low T Could Increase Risk of Heart Disease
If you’ve been tested and have low testosterone levels, you could be at a higher risk for cardiovascular disease (CDV), according to a new study that pulls from 43 years of research. Curious about the increase in hormone replacement therapy in men with low testosterone, a research team sought to examine heart disease research done […]
Debunking Natural T Supplements
There are many products on the market that claim to boost testosterone levels, including dozens of “natural T” replacements like provacyl and wolfberry. But just how well do these products work — if at all? With the help of pharmacist Saul Kaye and Lawley Pharmaceuticals’ Michael Buckley, we’re debunking “natural T” products! Tribulus Terrestris This […]
Testosterone: The Elixir of Life?
When Cecilia was struck down with cancer of the uterus and had a hysterectomy six years ago, she was left feeling tired and unhappy. Then, a simple dose of testosterone changed everything. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQcxNmo1eYg Have you had a life altering experience by starting a hormone replacement regimen We’d love to tell your story! Just send us […]
Daily T Dose Could Ward Off Dementia
An apple a day might keep the doctor away, but a daily dose of testosterone could help women ward off dementia, according to a new Australian study. Today, more than 35 million people are affected by dementia worldwide, and these numbers are expected to triple by 2050. Although researchers aren’t clear why, women are two times […]
Testosterone 101
Does testosterone have you confused? You might know what it is, but what are the different types and how do you test for it? We’ve got quick and easy answers for you right here. Testosterone is a hormone (androgen) made from cholesterol, but not all of the testosterone in the bloodstream is usable by the […]