Topical hormone creams are a popular method of administering hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for individuals with low hormone levels. These creams are applied directly to the skin and are absorbed into the bloodstream, providing a slow and steady release of hormones. However, it’s important to apply these creams correctly to ensure that they are effective …
Finasteride is a medication that is commonly used to treat hair loss and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It belongs to a class of drugs called 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, which work by blocking the enzyme 5-alpha reductase. This enzyme is responsible for converting testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone that plays a role in hair loss …
ntroduction: Understanding Testosterone Replacement Therapy and Its Link to Polycythemia Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) is a widely recognized medical treatment aimed at addressing testosterone deficiencies, commonly manifested through symptoms like low sex drive, fatigue, muscle loss, and mood disturbances. By supplementing the body’s natural testosterone levels, TRT aims to restore hormonal balance and improve overall …
Testosterone is a sex hormone usually related to men, although women have small amounts. If a man has a low testosterone level (Low T), there may be symptoms such as erectile dysfunction, reduced bone mass, and sex drive. Low testosterone is a health problem that frequently appears in older men in their 40s. The symptoms …
Introducing Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) is a treatment option that involves the use of hormones that are chemically identical to those produced by the human body. This therapy is often used to address hormone imbalances or deficiencies due to aging, menopause, and other conditions. There are several potential benefits of …
Sex hormones play multiple roles in the body. They are responsible for developing sexual characteristics in both men and women, participating in different stages of life, such as puberty, pregnancy, and aging. There are certainly differences in physical appearance between a man and a woman. These differences exist because estrogens and progesterone constitute the primary …
Since hormones are responsible for controlling and maintaining several organs and their critical processes in the human body, from metabolism to reproduction, any form of hormonal imbalance or anomaly will severely affect the body’s ability to function in a healthy manner. This is why medical treatment such as hormonal replacement therapy exists. Hormonal Replacement Therapy, …
Infertility affects one in every six couples who are trying to conceive. Contrary to popular belief, in at least half of all cases of infertility, a male factor is a major or contributing cause. This means that about 10% of all males in the United States who are attempting to conceive suffer from infertility. There is no …
There is no gainsaying that hormones play an integral role in your overall health. This is why the imbalance of hormones like estrogen can affect various aspects of your life. While estrogen’s role in women’s health is well known, people often overlook the fact that men also need estrogen. The key, as with hormones in …
Do you experience erectile dysfunction, enlarged breast, muscle loss or infertility due to low sperm count as a man? Or abnormal menstruation and milky nipple discharge as a female? If yes, you might be experiencing something called hypogonadism. However, you are not alone; approximately 4 to 5 million men in the United States have hypogonadism, …