Introduction: Understanding Hormone Optimization in the Modern Age Hormones play a major role in how the body works every day. They control energy, mood, strength, sleep, and even the way people think and feel. As people age, some hormones begin to drop. This can lead to symptoms that affect health and quality of life. Many …
Author: Dr. Melissa VanSickle
Introduction: Understanding the Appeal and Risks of Testosterone Therapy Testosterone is a hormone made by the human body. It plays an important role in muscle growth, bone strength, red blood cell production, sex drive, and mood. In men, testosterone levels usually rise during puberty and peak in early adulthood. After age 30, testosterone levels begin …
Introduction Testosterone is a hormone that plays a vital role in many aspects of health, especially in males. It is produced mainly in the testes, and it helps regulate several important functions, including the development of muscle mass, bone density, and the production of red blood cells. Testosterone also impacts mood, energy levels, and sexual …
Introduction: Why Boston Men Are Turning to Testosterone Therapy Testosterone is a hormone found in both men and women, but men have much higher levels. It plays a major role in male health. It helps with things like energy, mood, sex drive, bone strength, and muscle growth. As men age, their testosterone levels naturally go …
Introduction: Understanding the Impact of Low Testosterone in Johnson City Low testosterone, often called “Low T,” is a common but often misunderstood medical condition. Testosterone is a hormone made mainly in the testicles. It plays a big role in male health. It helps control sex drive, builds muscle and bone mass, helps make sperm, and …
Introduction: Understanding the Surge in Demand for Low T Physician Services Over the last decade, there has been a sharp increase in the number of men between the ages of 30 and 60 seeking medical help for symptoms related to low testosterone, also known as Low T. This change is not just because of better …
Introduction As men get older, their bodies go through many natural changes. One of these changes is a drop in testosterone, a hormone made mainly in the testicles. Testosterone is important for many functions in the body. It helps with building muscle, keeping bones strong, supporting sex drive, making sperm, and helping with mood and …
Introduction: Unpacking the Link Between Hormones and Mental Health Many people are starting to wonder if hormones could play a bigger role in mental health than we once thought. One hormone, in particular, is getting a lot of attention—testosterone. Most people think of testosterone as the “male” hormone that builds muscles, deepens the voice, and …
Introduction: Understanding Testosterone’s Role in Women Testosterone is often thought of as a hormone that only affects men. This is because it plays a major role in male development, including deeper voice, facial hair, and muscle growth. However, women also produce testosterone, and it is important for their health too. Even though the levels are …
Introduction: Reddit as a Modern Health Mirror Reddit is one of the largest online communities in the world. People use it to talk about many things, from news to hobbies. In recent years, one health topic has come up again and again: low testosterone. Thousands of posts, questions, and comments about low testosterone are shared …