Can Testosterone Therapy Treat Depression In Men With Low T? A New Study Examines The Evidence
Men with low testosterone often experience depression symptoms, but using testosterone therapy to treat them has been controversial. Now a new analysis suggests why it ' s an option worth considering, at least for some. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - November 15, 2018 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: David DiSalvo, Contributor Source Type: news
Erectile Dysfunction Common in Childhood Cancer Survivors
Hispanic, other race/ethnicity; age at time of study; low testosterone levels were risk factors for ED (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology - October 31, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Pediatrics, Urology, Journal, Source Type: news
What is the Odds Ratio for Testicular Cancer after Cryptorchidism?
Discussion
Cryptorchidism is the failure of one or both testes to descend from the abdomen into the scrotum.
Congenital undescended testis (UDT)is common in young infants (1-4% in term infants and 45% in preterm infants) in that the testes will be palpable but remain high, but most testes will descend by 3-6 months and by 9 months of age only 1% remain undescended. The scrotum often appears underdeveloped. Sometimes the testes cannot be identified and is intra-abdominal at birth. Intra-abdominal testes are less likely to migrate to the scrotum and therefore are more likely to remain undescended. Acquired undescended test...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - October 15, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Antares Pharma's testosterone drug gets FDA approval
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved Antares Pharma Inc's injectable drug to treat low testosterone levels in men, the company said, nearly a year after being rejected. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 1, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news
Low testosterone, or 'male menopause,' no longer just for older men
In my practice, I've noticed that an increasing number of younger guys are complaining of sexual concerns, such as diminished libido and erectile problems, more commonly seen in older men. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - September 19, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Among body shapes, pears are healthier than apples
(University of California - Riverside) For women, fat usually accumulates around the hips, resulting in a pear-shaped look. In men, fat tends to build up around the abdomen, creating an apple shape. As it turns out, it's healthier to be a pear than an apple. A UC Riverside research team has found that only male mice experienced neuroinflammation after being fed a high-fat diet. While females were unaffected, males showed low testosterone and reduced sperm count, in addition to neuroinflammation. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - September 12, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Urological problems linked with depression and sleep disorders
Research, published inIJIR: Your Sexual Medicine Journal, links urological conditions, such as hypogonadism, with the risk of depression and sleeping disorders.MedicalXpress (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - September 3, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Why has my penis gone numb?
The many nerve endings in the penis make it sensitive, but several factors can cause the penis or testicles to become numb, including cycling, injury, and some medical conditions. A low testosterone level can also reduce sensitivity. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatments of numbness in the penis here. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - August 7, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Men's Health Source Type: news
Medical News Today: What happens when a woman has low testosterone?
People tend to associate testosterone with males, but everyone requires some of this sex hormone. Testosterone levels change over time, and lower levels can lead to symptoms such as fatigue and a diminished sex drive. We look at the symptoms, causes, and treatments of reduced testosterone levels in women. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - August 2, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Women's Health / Gynecology Source Type: news
Medical News Today: What are the symptoms of low testosterone?
Testosterone is a sex hormone. If levels are low, a male may experience erectile dysfunction, a reduction in testicle size, and difficulty sleeping. In this article, learn about the symptoms of low testosterone and the range of treatment options, which includes testosterone replacement therapy. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - August 1, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Men's Health Source Type: news
Long-Term Testosterone Reverses Diabetes in Some Hypogonadal Men Long-Term Testosterone Reverses Diabetes in Some Hypogonadal Men
A study unexpectedly finds long-term testosterone ups the odds of diabetes remission. Clinicians need to be aware of the high prevalence of hypogonadism in men with type 2 diabetes, stresses researcher.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - July 5, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Men who fear they are going through a 'manopause' could be at risk of problems in the bedroom
Middle-aged men who simply believe low testosterone will hit their libido could end up less interested in sex, study from the University of Sheffield reveals. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 18, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What Causes Flushing?
Discussion
Flushing is usually thought of as a benign condition such as blushing, but can be quite irritating if it is frequent or persistent (i.e. menopausal hot flashes) or even pathologic (i.e. malignancy). “Flushing is a subjective and sensation of warmth that is accompanied by reddening of the skin anywhere on the body but favors the face, neck, and upper torso…. Flushing can be broadly divided into episodic or persistent. Episodic flashing is mediated by the release of endogenous vasoactive mediators or medications, while persistent flushing result in a fixed facial erythema with telangiectasias and cyano...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - April 30, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Low testosterone levels linked to chronic diseases
Men with low testosterone levels are more likely to also have other chronic diseases, including arthritis, high blood pressure and type-2 diabetes, according to a study published inScientific Reports.Medical News Today (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - April 23, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Men with low testosterone more likely to suffer multiple illnesses
Researchers at Michigan Medicine found that obesity and a lack of exercise could be causing testosterone levels to fall in more men aged under 40, which could expose them to chronic illness. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 19, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
