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 …
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 …
Testosterone is a steroid sex hormone that belongs to the group of androgens and is the primary hormone of the male sex. It is produced in the testicles mainly (specifically by Leydig cells) and, to a lesser extent, in the adrenal glands. Contrary to popular belief, women also have testosterone in their bodies. In this case, it is produced by …
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 …
Many young and aging men suffer from low testosterone levels. This results in low sperm counts, which directly influence male fertility. Although it sounds logical to treat this condition with testosterone replacement therapies (to raise the numbers), this will only lead to more significant fertility problems since one of the primary side effects of testosterone …
Depression, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), occurs when a person experiences, among other symptoms and patterns, a depressed mood (feeling sad, irritable, empty) or a loss of pleasure or interest in activities for most of the day, nearly every day, for at least two weeks. Depression is so common that approximately 280 million …
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, …
Enhancing the Effects of Testosterone Replacement Therapy: New Approaches Hormone replacement therapies have become very popular among men in recent years. New methods and new studies support these processes. During the last few years, testosterone replacement therapies have emerged as ways to enhance the effects of testosterone replacement therapies. Among them are physical exercise, good …
Understanding Testosterone Replacement Therapy Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is a helpful treatment for men who suffer from low T. However, not all TRT clinics are created equal. Some are better than others and there are some things you should know before signing up with any particular clinic. To reduce the risk of negative side effects …