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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“Low T:” It’s More Than Big Business
Note: This post first appeared on IsraelPharm.com blog on August 19, 2013. Is the “low testosterone” movement a sham? A recent piece of commentary published in a recent Journal of American Medicine Internal Medicine issue definitely thinks so. In the article, Drs. Lisa M. Schwartz and Steven Woloshin, Dartmouth Medical School physicians who […]
Testosterone Therapy Doesn’t Hike Risk of Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) (testosterone therapy) is not associated with aggressive prostate cancer (PCa) and does not increase overall or disease-specific mortality, according to a study that also revealed that TRT use is low among men in the United States. Alan L. Kaplan, MD, and Jim C. Hu, MD, of the University of California Los Angeles David […]
The Testosterone Cycle
TESTOSTERONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY TO TREAT LOW T. Testosterone levels decrease on average one percent a year in men after age 30. But there is a large variation in the rate of decrease as well as when it occurs. The situation is nothing like menopause in women whose levels drop over a short period of time. […]
Hormones and Crohn’s Disease
Hormones and Crohn’s disease. By Saul Kaye Bpharm MPS www.israelpharm.com www.testocreams.com Inflammatory bowel disease and Crohn’s present with unique hormonal issues. Inflammation, malnutrition and the medications used to treat the inflammation can slow the onset of menses in teen patients, and can prevent menstruation in women with active symptoms. Menopause brings about many changes in a women’s […]