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MYTHS & MISUNDERSTANDINGS about testosterone

11/30/2013

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1. Testosterone improves fertility.

False. Testosterone, particularly at the levels commonly used by athletes for performance enhancement, can effectively sterilize a man and cause his testicles to shrink and become soft.

2. Being overweight has nothing to do with testosterone levels.

Wrong. Extra fat on the body acts like a sponge, taking testosterone out of the blood and reducing libido, energy and other male-related characteristics. This is particularly true if the fat is carried around the belly or abdomen. Fat carried on the thighs or buttocks has less testosterone-draining effects.

3. Men can raise their testosterone levels by exercising vigorously.

The relationship between testosterone and exercise is complicated. Yes, moderate exercise can raise testosterone levels somewhat, but if exercise is extreme, testosterone levels can actually drop. It’s also true that low testosterone makes it harder to exercise, which can lead to a vicious cycle of inactivity and reduced hormone levels.

4. Male mid-life crises have nothing to do with testosterone.

I believe that many times when men say they are bored with their careers, their wives, or their general lot in life, they are actually suffering from low testosterone. I call this phenomenon “menoporche” because I’ve seen guys who think buying a hot new car will give them a shot of sex appeal or attractiveness, when, in fact, they would be much better off getting their testosterone level checked.

5. Testosterone supplements are safe because they have to be approved by the FDA.

Wrong. In fact, as of this writing, the government does not regulate the sale or use of products containing compounds that get converted into testosterone. Testosterone or testosterone precursors should only be used under a doctor’s supervision and testosterone levels should only be raised to normal levels.

6. Low testosterone causes depression.

True, but that’s just half the story. Most men don’t know that depression, or depressed mood, can lower their testosterone levels. Since many men don’t recognize signs of their own depression, or are reluctant to seek help treating depression, this is a significant problem for millions of men. Sometimes restoring testosterone levels can also alleviate symptoms of depression – and sometimes alleviating the depression with psychotherapy and/or antidepressant medications can raise testosterone levels.

7. Erection-enhancing medications (such as Viagra) work whether a man has normal testosterone levels or not.

Studies show that erection-enhancing medications work best in men with testosterone levels in the normal range. Testosterone provides the necessary urge to have sex that erection-enhancing drugs cannot provide.

8. Testosterone therapy is really just a form of cosmetic pharmacology – it’s just something middle-aged men try to make themselves feel young.

Wrong. Testosterone replacement for men of any age who have below-normal levels is a valid medical treatment for a condition with clear potential to degrade overall health and well-being. Failure to treat hypogonadism puts men at higher risk for frailty, osteoporosis, heart disease and, perhaps, Alzheimer’s disease.

9. Low testosterone is only a problem for old men.

False. Certainly the older you are, the more likely you are to have low testosterone, but this condition can affect any man, even teenagers. Conditions such as varicoceles, undescended testicles, and certain genetic problems can cause below-normal testosterone levels which need to be diagnosed and corrected as quickly as possible.

10. The only way to boost testosterone levels is with shots.

Several options are now available for testosterone replacement therapy, some of which work by coaxing the body to increase testosterone levels naturally rather than by dumping testosterone directly into the bloodstream one way or the other.

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TOP 4 BENEFITS OF HIGHER TESTOSTERONE LEVELS IN MEN

11/29/2013

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Okay, so we knew this image would get your attention. Most people know that testosterone plays a key role in the creation of muscle mass and strong bones, but did you know that it also impacts the development of men’s deeper voices, body heard and contributes to sex drive and libido too. 

There are several benefits to having higher testosterone:

a healthier heart

Low than normal testosterone levels can contribute to several cardiovascular risks. Higher levels can create wider coronary arteries. This may be helpful for men with chest pain and pressure 

Testosterone also can cause red blood cell counts to rise, which is a good thing if you have anemia.

It can also improve the amount of blood pumping, which improves muscles and organs by getting them more oxygen
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more muscle & less fat

There is clear data that higher levels of testosterone can decrease fat and increase muscle size and strength. 

Obviously this is by combining a testosterone increase with a strength and exercise regime as well. 

Other than looking and feeling better, a leaner and more muscly body helps control weight and increases energy, especially important as you get older.
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STRONGER BONES

Older men can increase their bone density with testosterone replacement therapy. This is especially true of men who had very low testosterone levels before beginning therapy. 

Strong bones help support your muscles and internal organs, which can boost athletic performance. 
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STRONGER LIBIDO

Testosterone levels naturally rise in response to sexual arousal and activity. Testosterone levels fall off during long periods of abstinence. In turn, more testosterone boosts sexual desire, continuing the cycle. 

Testosterone has been shown to have a positive effect on a man’s sexual drive and performance.

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HOW IS TESTOSTERONE MADE & HOW IS AFFECTS YOUR BODY

11/29/2013

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Where and how is is made

Testosterone is certainly the most important hormone when it comes to sexual characteristics in men. Produced by the male testes, testosterone influences who men are physically, emotionally and sexually.

Testosterone productions starts with signals that are transported from the pituitary gland and the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus produces a hormone called gonadotropin. This hormone transmits to the pituitary gland, which is then stimulated to produce follicle-stimulating hormones. These hormones run from the pituitary gland to the testicles and tell the testes to produce testosterone. The brain is then able to sense when the body has enough or too much testosterone and regulate its production through the pituitary gland. 

How does Testosterone affect our body

The presence of testosterone is vital for the development of the most important male organs: the testes and penis. It also functions to produce facial hair, pubic hair and even accounts for the baritone in your voice. Without the presence of testosterone, many men would be weaklings. Testosterone is responsible for muscle and bone growth, as well as bone density. Your libido, or sex drive, is governed by how much testosterone your body produces. If your body produces a low amount of testosterone, you will encounter issues in regards to your sexual desire.
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INTERESTING TESTOSTERONE FACTS

11/29/2013

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  • Testosterone is the most important hormone in the male body for energy, libido, muscle size and strength.
  • Testosterone production naturally decreases with age. Beginning at around the age of 25 and sometimes decreasing as much as 10% per decade.
  • Testosterone improves oxygen uptake throughout the body, helps control sugar, and helps regulate cholesterol.
  • Sometimes a man's testosterone level becomes lower than what is normal for his age. This can be caused by many factors and the effects of a low testosterone level can be very disturbing
  • There is even a correlation between low levels of testosterone and heart disease in men.
  • Some products may actually increase testosterone production. Athletes and body-builders have long known the effects of low testosterone on their strength, endurance and over all performance.
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BLOOD TEST FOR TESTOSTERONE

11/29/2013

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A doctor needs to order testosterone blood test for you

  • You should be well rested in when you get the blood test
  • You do not have to fast
  • If level is low you can repeat the test to verify
  • Often free and bioavailable testosterone levels are drawn to determine need for supplements of low T
  • Labs have different normal ranges and normals also vary by age yet on the lab report one "normal range" will exist for adults
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MEN WITH LOW TESTOSTERONE MAY EXPERIENCE....

11/29/2013

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Most men want to fight back against the signs of aging. The first step includes understanding what the signs of low T may be. Here are some of the things to look for:

  • Decreased sexual drive aka (libido)
  • Fatigue and loss of energy
  • Grumpy or foul mood
  • Less need to shave 
  • Decreased body hair
  • Decrease in strength
  • low bone density osteopenia/osteoporosis

Only your doctor can determine if you have low testosterone and if treatment may be appropriate for you. A simple blood test can be used to determine if you have low T.

Talk to your doctor if you experience any of the symptoms above
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HEALTH RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH LOW TESTOSTERONE

11/29/2013

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Almost weekly there are more and more scientific studies show the negative consequences of low testosterone

Testosterone and male health go hand in hand according to many new research studies.   Scientific reasarch now links low T levels to many ailments that men can get as they get older.  Obesity, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome and high blood pressure have been linked to Low Testosterone  

That being said low T is not the cause of all these ailments and there is no guarantee that replacing testosterone can improve these health conditions.  

Common ailments associated with Low T include:
  • Anemia
  • Cardiovascular issues
  • Diabetes
  • Increased Body Fat & Obesity
  • Aging
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SYMPTOMS OF LOW TESTOSTERONE & MALE MENOPAUSE

11/29/2013

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Are you low on testosterone? You could be, if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms:

Declining Libido
  • With low tesosterone a mans sex drive can go down.  If you have less interest in sex you may low testosterone

Lack of Energy
  • Testosterone is an essential hormone for male energy to enjoy activities besides sex such as athletics and making it through the work day without feeling drained
Weak Erections
  • Testosterone is a factor in natural erections.  Doctors check testosterone levels in patients with weak or insufficient erections 

Poor Sleep
  • Men who don't sleep well should have a testosterone level to see if restoring this hormone can help with better sleep and more energy

Decreased Enjoyment of Life, Grumpiness and/or Depression
  • Male hormone is an essential part of the the life and mood stability 

Declining Ability to Concentrate
  • Are you lacking focus if testosterone level low replacing it may help your concentration 
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Optimal Testosterone Levels Tied to Survival in Older Men

11/29/2013

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Optimal Testosterone Levels Tied to Survival in Older Men: Higher and lower levels of testosterone (T) and its metabolites may raise mortality risk in older men, according to a study published online Nov. 20 in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

Bu B. Yeap, MBBS, PhD, from the University of Western Australia in Perth, and colleagues studied link between T and its metabolites dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and estradiol (E2) and any cause  and heart disease related death  in 3,690 community-dwelling men (aged 70–89 years). Early morning samples were collected between 2001 and 2004 and data were linked to mortality through December 2010.

The researchers found that there were 974 deaths (26.4%), including 325 from heart problems . Men who died had lower baseline Testosterone dihydrotestosone and estradiol.  Low testosterone was associated with all-cause mortality. There was an association between higher DHT and lower death from heart attack.

"Optimal androgen levels are a biomarker for survival because older men with midrange levels of T and DHT had the lowest death rates from any cause, whereas those with higher DHT had lower IHD mortality," the authors write.
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