testosterone

Low testosterone levels predict an increased likelihood of high-grade prostate cancer being found as a result of a prostate biopsy, new findings suggest. A team led by Hyeon Jeong, MD, of Seoul Metropolitan Government Seoul National University, retrospectively studied 681 men who underwent an initial 12-core transrectal prostate biopsy. Of these, 86 had low testosterone […]

Normalization of testosterone level after testosterone replacement therapy could decrease risk of cardiovascular events and mortality in men. Patients with low testosterone levels who have then gone on to have testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) could be at lower risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attack or stroke, according to research published today (Thursday) in

A review of research on the use of testosterone replacement therapy in men with a history of prostate cancer and in men with elevated prostate cancer risk found no evidence of statistically significant associations between such treatment and cancer progression. The finding supports the conclusion of several other recent studies that have attempted to evaluate

A Veterans Affairs database study of more than 83,000 patients found that men whose low testosterone was restored to normal through gels, patches, or injections had a lower risk of heart attack, stroke, or death from any cause, versus similar men who were not treated. The study also found that men who were treated but

Male hypogonadism is a condition in which the body doesn’t produce enough testosterone — the hormone that plays a key role in masculine growth and development during puberty — or has an impaired ability to produce sperm or both. You may be born with male hypogonadism, or it can develop later in life from injury

August 19, 2010 (CHICAGO) — Mood swings, lack of energy and decreased sex drive are usually associated with women and menopause. However, men who are going through “the change” can experience symptoms, too. Low testosterone, or “Low T,” may be happening earlier and more often than expected. As the body ages, hormone variations are normal, but

Male hypogonadism is a condition in which the body doesn’t produce enough testosterone — the hormone that plays a key role in masculine growth and development during puberty — or has an impaired ability to produce sperm or both. You may be born with male hypogonadism, or it can develop later in life from injury

Cross your legs, men. A phenomenon called xenobiotic attack is meddling with your manhood, and your family jewels may never hang the same way again. In 2003 Professional golfer Shaun Micheel took his game to a new level. He won the PGA Championship on the 72nd hole with his 21st birdie of the tournament. Then everything seemed