Are you confused about how HRT can be used for menopause?
Just this month, two seemingly opposite statements about the value of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for menopausal women came out of some prestigious and influential US bodies. On one hand, an article was published by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) that deals with the finding of the the US Preventive Services Task […]
Does Low T Increase the Risk of Prostate Cancer?
There’s been a lot of discussion recently concerning the link between testosterone in males and the progression of prostate cancer. For many years we have associated prostate cancer with high levels of testosterone but recent studies suggest the opposite. Testosterone is produced by the testes. Men need it for sexual function and like all hormones […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]