A mysterious hormone This enigmatic hormone plays a role in both men’s and women’s reproductive health. People often think of testosterone as a “male” hormone, which is produced in the testes. However, girls and women also produce a small amount of testosterone in...
Did you know that there is a link between testosterone and mental health? When we think about the powers of testosterone, one normally thinks about good sexual function, healthy bones and strong muscles. However, very little thought is given to how testosterone levels...
Women also need testosterone Testosterone is a hormone that is usually considered to be a vital male hormone. However, not many folk know that testosterone is also a very important hormone necessary for women to maintain a good quality of life. The symptoms of low...
Are you at risk for a deep vein thrombosis – DVT? Recent studies have warned that men receiving testosterone therapy may have double the risk of suffering a serious blood clot which could be life-threatening. This is especially of concern if they have been receiving...
Testosterone may improve brain function When we think about testosterone, our thoughts usually run in the direction of male hormones, and the necessity of testosterone for good sexual function. Unfortunately, very little thought is given to how testosterone can affect...
What is nitric oxide? (NO) It is not only low testosterone that contributes to erectile and sexual dysfunction. Nitric oxide is a molecule that the body produces, without which the millions of cells in the body will have great difficulty communicating with each other...
Are you having hassles with a low libido? If you are taking anti-depressants to keep the blues at bay, you may be impacting negatively on your sex drive, as well as areas of love and romance. Testosterone is the main operator of the sexual part of the brain, and often...
What is inhibited sexual desire? Inhibited desire refers to a decrease in the desire or a lack of interest in sexual activity. It is closely associated with a loss of libido, and can result from physical or psychological issues. It has been associated with low levels...
Four major causes of sexual anxiety Erectile dysfunction (ED) or impotence, as it is also known, is a source of great distress to many men who suffer under this condition. This issue not only takes a physical toll, but also has a major psychological impact on a man...
What exactly is male menopause? Firstly, let’s just affirm that male menopause does not actually exist. A woman’s hormonal system shuts down fairly rapidly during menopause, especially after a certain age. A man’s testosterone levels fall over a much longer period of...
Men also need estrogen Although estrogen is essentially a female hormone, men manufacture a certain amount of the hormone, which have certain important health benefits. Estrogen in men is needed for the regulation of testosterone, several brain functions, cholesterol...
Women also need testosterone Testosterone is a hormone that is usually considered to be a vital male hormone. However, not many folk know that testosterone is also a very important hormone necessary for women to maintain a good quality of life? All too often, the...