Testicular cancer or treatment for testicular cancer Type 2 diabetes Research and Statistics: How Many Men Have Low Testosterone? In one past study, 1 in 4 men between ages 30 and 79 had total testosterone levels less than 300 nanograms per deciliter (ng/dL), which is generally considered ...
There is some research that suggests that testosterone boosters can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes. This is because testosterone thickens the blood. However,other research has suggested that the opposite is true. Currently, “testosterone treatment is also not advised for men with pr...
Low testosterone, or hypogonadism, is a condition where the body isn’t making enough testosterone. Males can be born with low testosterone, or it can develop later in life. Many different health conditions can lead to low testosterone production, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart failure...
Mesterolone is an orally active androgenic steroid (AAS) and a dihydro derivative of testosterone (DHT) that is the male sex hormone. It is a weak androgen and is used in the treatment of hypogonadism in men, which is a condition where the testes are not able to produce enough testosterone...
The inclusion of sex as a biological variable in research is absolutely essential for improving our understanding of disease mechanisms contributing to risk and resilience. Studies focusing on examining sex differences have demonstrated across many level
While not advised by medical experts, another treatment option gaining attention and popularity is the use of testosterone boosters or supplements. With celebrity endorsements, over-the-counter testosterone supplements have become widely available and can be found in some sports clinics or vitamin stores...
The study of sexual dimorphism in psychiatric and neurodevelopmental disorders is challenging due to the complex interplay of diverse biological, psychological, and social factors. Males are more susceptible to neurodevelopmental disorders including inte
Examples of this phenomenon include opportunities for education and enrichment, exposures to particular types of trauma and injury, and access to and uptake of behavioral health treatment. It is well know that education is important to long-term cognitive health and although women in the United ...
The hormone testosterone A penis and scrotum Facial hair, a “triangle” figure, more muscle mass A lower-pitched voice Intersex. The term “intersex” describes a wide range of people that don’t meet 100% of the criteria for male or female sex. An intersex person is born with or natura...
If an athlete is injecting testosterone, what happens to GnRH, LH and FSH secretion? Gonadotropin: The anterior pituitary releases gonadotropins (luteinizing hormone, follicular stimulating hormone). Gonadotropin effect differently in males and females. Gonadotropin increases the produc...