Breast Cancer in Men: Should they be Worried?
It’s breast cancer awareness month, so we’re going to feature a topic you may not know much about. Male breast cancer is not so common, but it can happen and it’s important to be aware of it. In the UK for example, around 350 men get a breast cancer diagnosis each year. For women, this […]
Testosterone Gel Safety
Testosterone Gel Safety For many years men have sought the help of testosterone replacement therapy for a variety of reasons. However, over the last decade more and more middle aged men are seeking testosterone therapy for symptoms such as decreased energy levels as well as lost interest in sex. Although, testosterone replacement therapy has been […]
Testosterone in Men and Women
Studies show that maintaining testosterone levels in males confers powerful anti-aging effects. Testosterone-deficient men develop abdominal obesity (pot bellies) and diminished muscle mass, along with a loss of sexual interest and performance ability. Low testosterone is also associated with heart attack, Alzheimer’s disease, osteoporosis, and depression. Doctors are slowly recognizing the benefits of testosterone therapy […]
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 May Help With Breast Cancer
There are upcoming tests that will determine if male sex hormones, such as testosterone, will prevent breast cancer from growing. This new study is going to evaluate how testosterone pay help fight against the cancer cells. Breast cancer affects 1 in 8 women, evaluating how the male sex hormones contribute to breast cancer may find […]