Category Archives: Testosterone Replacement

Reading Time: 4 minutes Male hypogonadism could be a severe diagnosis for a man, but do you even know what it is? And that there are two different types of hypogonadism? In recent decades, it is becoming a more common issue with older men and even younger men due to environmental pollutants and poor lifestyle habits. To compare the two types, let's start with the basics. Testosterone: The Male Sex Hormone Testosterone is one of the most critical hormones a man produces in his body; it makes men MEN. It plays so many roles in general health as well as fertility. It is considered … Continue reading →

Reading Time: 7 minutes There are many benefits of testosterone replacement therapy, some well known, others less so. Testosterone. When most people hear that word, they immediately associate it with masculinity. Strength...large muscles...aggression...vigor...sexual virility...youth...anti-aging...risk-taking, egocentrism, and longevity. Scientifically it has been associated with good mental health, muscle development, healthy bones, virility, helping boys become men and high sexual libido. We have several dozen articles on our website here which go over the medical and scientific benefits of testosterone.  All of these traits are, to some degree, accurate and based on many decades or generations of medical and scientific research.  But there is more to … Continue reading →

Reading Time: 2 minutes Often, the best way to consider how Testosterone affects the human mind is to observe its influence on other animals. This doesn't always correlate perfectly, but it can give us valuable information regarding how Testosterone motivates how we think and how we act. Testosterone is routinely connected with aggressive behavior. This may often be true, but Testosterone can contribute to different outcomes depending on the social context of the subject. This means that Testosterone can have dramatically different effects under alternate circumstances. Examining How Gerbils Respond to Testosterone in Different Scenarios The effect of context on Testosterone and behavior is … Continue reading →