Testosterone Therapy

Reading Time: 5 minutes A new study reveals that Testosterone improves body composition in men with low testosterone! The benefits of Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) are numerous and well-known: Evaporating slabs of lard, especially around the midsection; increased strength and muscle mass: exploding surges of energy; better sleep; a long-dormant optimistic mood, better concentration, and the thrill of a roaring back to life libido! Why does this happen? Why does the so-called “manly hormone” testosterone produce such dramatic benefits? To answer those questions, a new study looked at the effects of testosterone on metabolism. It concluded that testosterone fine-tunes body composition, even in men...

Reading Time: 4 minutes Systems to Monitor Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) A grim reality of aging is the decline of our hormones. Beginning at approximately age 30, we begin to lose most hormones at a rate of around 10% per decade, which eventually results in a condition called late-onset hypogonadism (LOH). The drop in testosterone levels (aka “Low-T”) can be particularly debilitating for men. Here are a few of the consequences of testosterone loss: Chronic fatigue Loss of strength and muscle mass Insomnia and an inability to stay asleep Increased joint aches and pains Depression Mental fog and an impaired memory Dried, wrinkled skin...

Reading Time: 5 minutes “To say testosterone is irrelevant to how healthy you are and your body — that’s wrong. I think testosterone is relevant,” - Samir Bannout, 1983 Mr. Olympia. Mr. Olympia. Only 16 former and current Mr. Olympia are on the planet, which puts the holders of that title in a unique, legendary, and select category. The Mr. Olympia bodybuilding contest began in 1965 and was created to see who was the best bodybuilder on the planet. Mr. Olympia was named by Joe Weider, an early pioneer, and promoter of bodybuilding, reportedly while he was enjoying an Olympia beer with Larry Scott,...

Reading Time: 5 minutes For decades the medical community accepted the fact that testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) should never be prescribed for aging men due to the increased risk of prostate cancer. This was especially true for men that were diagnosed with the dreaded disease. It was considered by many urologists that treating men suffering from prostate cancer with testosterone would be “like throwing gasoline on a raging bonfire.” However, this long-held view has been challenged. Ever hear of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP)? This is when doctors use a robot to perform surgery on the prostate, with more precision, control, and better visuals. A recent study has shown that...

Reading Time: 4 minutes Testosterone is a critical male hormone for men and women; it is perhaps one of the most critical hormones in the endocrine system. But that being said, all hormones are essential and play a significant role in the symphony within your body. It is responsible for strength, energy, a deep voice, strong bones, muscle development, libido (sex drive), body hair, mood, assertiveness ...and many more traits associated with masculinity.  But there are more roles that testosterone plays in a man’s health. Testosterone is vital in how men’s reproductive system (prostate gland health and testicles) develops and matures. As important as...