The HPTA (hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular axis) restart protocol is a method used to help the body resume its natural testosterone production after discontinuing testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). TRT is a common treatment for men with low testosterone levels, also known as hypogonadism. However, long-term use of TRT can lead to suppression of the body’s own testosterone production, …
Testosterone is a hormone primarily related to sexual function in both men and women. In the former, it is closely related to erectile function, muscle mass maintenance, and body energy. Its decrease, mainly in men, can lead to different symptoms that end up worsening the quality of life. These include hair loss, loss of muscle …
Sex hormones include testosterone, a fundamental chemical for both men and women that, among others, drives sexual desire and mental capacity, particularly in men. This hormone remains stable in men most of the time, although when aging begins, it also declines. Also, many situations other than aging can alter its blood levels, so a healthy …
Hypothyroidism, otherwise known as an underactive thyroid, is a common condition that occurs when the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. The thyroid hormone plays a vital role in regulating the body’s metabolism and energy levels, so when your body doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormones, you might experience a wide range of symptoms, …
Hormones are chemical substances that regulate the proper functioning of the body. They are secreted by glands and travel through the bloodstream to reach the organs and tissues where they perform their functions. Our body produces an endless number of hormones, each one designed for a specific purpose. Among them are the well-known sex hormones …
Hormones are very critical to the proper functioning of the human body because they coordinate how the different body organs function. They pass signals to the blood, muscles, skin, and other tissues to determine what the body wants to do and when to do it. Bodily processes like metabolism, reproduction, homeostasis, mood, sexual function, and …
Testosterone is a steroid sex hormone for the androgen group. It is the primary male hormone, but it also has specific functions in women, where it is produced in smaller amounts. The testicles produce testosterone in men and the ovaries in women. However, other glands, such as the adrenal glands, are also responsible for making …
Both men and women have mammary glands that develop differently according to sex during puberty. In women, the mammary glands grow by the action of female hormones and go through different stages according to the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and lactation. These glands exist in men but do not develop as in women. Thus, when we …
We’ve all felt tired from time to time. It is common to hear people say they feel tired at some point during the day. However, tiredness has become one of the main enemies of our health since it is highly associated with lifestyle and symptoms of some conditions and diseases. For example, in the United …
What are EDCs? Endocrine disruptors are a series of natural and artificial chemical substances that modify the endocrine system, leading to malfunction. The endocrine system is a set of glands and organs that produce, release, and store hormones. These hormones travel through the bloodstream to where they take effect (different tissues and organs) to regulate …