Conditions
Low Testosterone
Testosterone is a hormone made mostly by the testicles in men. It plays an important role in making new red blood cells, increasing muscle mass and strength, enhancing sex drive, maintaining sperm production, and improving bone density.
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Exploring the Link Between Testosterone and Heart Health in U.S. Men
Testosterone is a key hormone in men (and women) that supports muscle strength, sexual health, and overall well-being. As men age, testosterone levels may naturally decline, which may contribute to in...
The Intersection of Telemedicine and Men’s Health
Telemedicine (TM) describes seeing a health care professional without going to their office, which can be done through a video call or over the phone in certain cases. This type of care has been aroun...
How Regulated Is Online Testosterone Prescribing?
Online testosterone prescribing has become a topic of concern for federal officials as they consider the future of telemedicine. The issue revolves around whether online direct-to-consumer clinics sho...
Testosterone-Replacement Therapy Is Safe for Cardiovascular Health, According to New Study
Low testosterone (also called hypogonadism) in men can cause undesirable symptoms such as low libido, decreased energy, changes in mood, loss of muscle mass and body hair, and erectile difficulties.
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Is Oral Testosterone Safe and Effective for Men With Low Testosterone?
Testosterone is a hormone that supports growth, development, and primary and secondary male sex characteristics. When men have low testosterone, they can develop symptoms such as low energy, low sex d...
Testosterone May Play a Role in COVID-19, Says New Research
The spread of the highly infectious disease COVID-19 has had a monumental impact on our world. Now, more than a year after the first documented cases of COVID-19, researchers are delving deeper into t...
A Possible Future Treatment Option for Male Hypogonadism
Male hypogonadism is the medical term for low testosterone (the main male sex hormone). Historically, oral testosterone was not used to treat male hypogonadism due to the risk of hepatotoxicity, or da...
COVID-19 Linked to Low Testosterone
Men with COVID-19 appear to have lower testosterone levels than men without the illness, according to a new study in the Journal of Sexual Medicine.
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Could Testosterone Therapy Be a Key to Weight Loss?
Testosterone therapy might lead to weight loss in obese men with low testosterone (hypogonadism), researchers have reported.
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New Details on Oral Testosterone
Men in the United States have had the option of taking an oral form of testosterone for about a year and a half now. Recently, scientists published more of their research results.
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Androgen Deprivation Therapy Doesn’t Always Diminish Sexual Interest in Men with Prostate Cancer
Many men who undergo androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer remain interested in sex afterward, even with hormonal changes, according to a recent Journal of Sexual Medicine s...
Taking Testosterone? Watch for Polycythemia and Sleep Apnea, Experts Warn
Men undergoing testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) should be aware of links between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and polycythemia, an abnormal amount of circulating red blood cells in the bloodstr...
Low Testosterone Common in Germ Cell Tumor Survivors
In a recent study of germ cell tumor survivors, roughly half had hypogonadism – low testosterone – regardless of whether they were treated with surgery alone or surgery with platinum-based chemotherap...
In Older Men, Testosterone Therapy Doesn’t Increase Risk of Prostate Cancer
Men who undergo testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) to treat age-related low testosterone are not at higher risk for prostate cancer, according to research in the American Journal of Epidemiol...
Testosterone Auto-Injector Deemed Safe
An auto-injector used to administer testosterone enanthate “has a favorable safety profile and is well-tolerated,” according to a new journal of Sexual Medicine study.
The device offers a c...
Testosterone Supplement Claims Not Always Backed by Medical Research
“Testosterone boosting” (sometimes called “T boosting”) supplements may claim to improve a man’s testosterone levels along with his libido, muscle mass, and energy. But there is little scientific rese...
Study Examines Sexual Benefits of Testosterone Therapy
Men with very low testosterone may see improvements in sexual function with testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), according to a recent review of medical studies.
Experts note that TRT may improve ...
Genetic Vitamin D Deficiency Associated with Low Testosterone
Men with genetic vitamin D deficiency could be at greater risk for low testosterone, according to a recent study in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
The finding is based on a s...
After ADT, Testosterone Levels Don’t Always Recover
Many men undergo androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) as part of their prostate cancer treatment. But even two years after ADT ends, patients may still struggle with low testosterone, according a recent...
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FDA Approves Testosterone in Pill Form
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an oral form of testosterone therapy for some men with hypogonadism (low testosterone).
Jatenzo is a capsule, offering men an alternative to t...
Testosterone Therapy Impedes Diabetes Progress, Study Finds
Testosterone therapy might slow down the path to type 2 diabetes in some men, experts report in Diabetes Care.
The finding applies to men who have both prediabetes and low testosterone.
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Low Testosterone Linked to Chronic Diseases
Men with low total testosterone may be more likely to have two or more chronic diseases, according to recent research in Scientific Reports.
The association was especially strong for younger and...
Fewer Men Prescribed Testosterone After FDA Advisory
Ever since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expressed safety concerns about testosterone replacement therapy in 2015, the number of testosterone prescriptions has declined, according to rec...
Scientists Investigate Health Risks of Testosterone Replacement Therapy
New research suggests that men on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) are not at higher risk for cardiovascular events or blood clots but might be more likely to have obstructive sleep apnea.
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FDA Announces New Testosterone Labeling Rules
Labels on all testosterone products must now include information about the risk of abuse, according to a ruling issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last week.
The agency explained t...
Older Men May Benefit from Testosterone Treatment
Older men with low testosterone could see improvements in sexual symptoms with testosterone therapy, according to the results of a recent trial.
Men’s testosterone levels gradually decline as they ge...
No Connection Found Between Testosterone Therapy and Risk of Aggressive Prostate Cancer
TRT is a popular approach to treating low levels of testosterone, an important hormone for men. When a man has low testosterone, he may feel tired, weak, and depressed. He may lose interest in sex or ...
For Certain Men, Testosterone Therapy Might Be Good for the Heart
Testosterone replacement therapy might reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes in older men with both low testosterone and coronary artery disease, a new study finds.
Produced by the testes, the...
Study: Daily Testosterone Gel Might Boost Low Levels, Improve Sex Drive
Topical testosterone, applied daily on the skin, could help bring low testosterone levels in men back to a normal range, suggests new research in The Journal of Urology.
The treatment might improve a...
Testosterone Therapy Might Improve Sex Lives of Older Men
Testosterone therapy could have sexual benefits for older men, according to research published last month in The New England Journal of Medicine.
It’s natural for men’s testosterone levels to decline...
Men on Androgen Deprivation Therapy May Be at Higher Risk for Alzheimer’s
Men on androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), a treatment for prostate cancer, might be at increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease, American researchers report.
The findings do not mean that ADT causes A...
Study: Testosterone Therapy Does Not Raise Risk for Heart Attack and Stroke in Healthy Men
Healthy men on testosterone supplementation therapy are not at increased risk for heart attack or stroke, according to new research.
In fact, testosterone might reduce such risk in these men.
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Testosterone Replacement Therapy Not Helpful for Ejaculatory Disorders
Men with ejaculatory disorders don’t benefit from testosterone replacement therapy, according to new research.
Testosterone is an important hormone for men. It’s a critical force behind libido and th...
Testosterone Patches and Gels Safer Than Injections, Study Says
Testosterone injections are associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular events when compared to patches and gels, according to a May report in JAMA Internal Medicine.
The hormone is important for...
Low Testosterone and Peyronie’s Disease
Testosterone levels don’t appear to affect the severity of Peyronie’s disease, according to researchers from the University of North Carolina.
When a man has Peyronie’s disease, his penis develo...
Insights on Testosterone Testing
Men are having their testosterone levels tested more frequently nowadays, but physicians could test more consistently, American researchers report.
Low testosterone (sometimes called “low T”) has got...
FDA Label Change on Approved Testosterone Products: Blood Clots Unrelated to Polycythemia
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has asked all manufacturers of FDA-approved testosterone products to include a warning about blood clots in the veins that are notrelated to polycythemia.
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Testosterone and Immunity
Men with higher levels of testosterone might have weakened immune systems, at least in terms of the flu vaccine, according to researchers from the Stanford School of Medicine.
It’s possible that test...
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Hypogonadism and Male Fertility in Cystic Fibrosis Patients
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic condition that causes thick mucus to build up in organs, which can block or damage their function. CF most commonly affects the lungs but can also cause cysts and sca...
Testosterone Therapy Guidelines From the Endocrine Society
How do healthcare professionals make decisions when diagnosing and treating illnesses? Certainly, their continuing medical education helps, and most attend conferences and keep up with research in the...
Unpacking the Latest Testosterone Therapy Guidelines
The American Urological Association (AUA) is a professional organization for urologists. Founded in 1902, the organization now has over 21,000 members. One of its many roles is to provide guidelines o...
Do Orgasms Change Over Time?
Like many aspects of sex, orgasms are always changing. You might have one night of passion that feels like an out-of-body experience. You might have another that is pleasant, but not necessarily power...
Should Men Worry About Dry Orgasms?
A dry orgasm?
For men, it sounds like a contradiction, doesn’t it? Men ejaculate semen at orgasm. Doesn’t that make orgasms, by definition, wet?
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What Is the Connection Between Low Testosterone and COVID-19 Hospitalizations?
According to a recent retrospective cohort study, low testosterone levels in men may increase their risk of hospitalization for COVID-19. Conversely, normal testosterone levels in men, (whether due to...
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What Should Men Know About Topical Testosterone?
Topical testosterone, which can be applied directly to the skin, is a convenient way for men with hypogonadism to undergo testosterone replacement therapy.
However, men should use it cautio...
Self-Injectable Testosterone Now Available
Men with certain types of hypogonadism (low testosterone) can now administer their own testosterone injections at home, bringing their levels of this hormone into normal ranges.
Xyosted, which delive...
Testosterone Levels Might Improve Quickly After Weight Loss Surgery
Obese men who have weight loss surgery might see their testosterone levels – and their sex drive – improve in a month, according to new research.
It’s not unusual for obese men to have low testostero...
Light Therapy Might Boost Testosterone and Sexual Satisfaction in Men
Sitting by a light box might increase a man’s testosterone levels and, in turn, his sexual satisfaction, according to new research.
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Conditions
Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder
Hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) refers to person’s chronic or ongoing lack of interest in sex, to the point of personal or relationship distress. HSDD affects both men and women, however it is most common in women.
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Could Testosterone Therapy Be a Key to Weight Loss?
Testosterone therapy might lead to weight loss in obese men with low testosterone (hypogonadism), researchers have reported.
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Overweight/Obese Women Likely to Have Sexual Difficulties
Women who are overweight or obese are less likely to be sexually active, report the authors of a recent Journal of Sexual Medicine study.
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New Details on Oral Testosterone
Men in the United States have had the option of taking an oral form of testosterone for about a year and a half now. Recently, scientists published more of their research results.
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Sexual Issues Need Attention in Female Childhood Cancer Survivors
About 1 in 5 female survivors of childhood cancer experience sexual problems as adults, according to new research in the Journal of Sexual Medicine.
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Taking Testosterone? Watch for Polycythemia and Sleep Apnea, Experts Warn
Men undergoing testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) should be aware of links between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and polycythemia, an abnormal amount of circulating red blood cells in the bloodstr...
About Half of Breast Cancer Survivors Seek Help for Sexual Issues
Why do some breast cancer survivors seek help for sexual problems while others don’t?
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After Childhood Cancer, Sexual Dysfunction More Common in Women
When female pediatric cancer survivors reach adulthood, they are more likely to have sexual problems than their male counterparts, according to new research in the Journal of Sexual Medicine.
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Study: Antidepressant Lurasidone Has Fewer Sexual Side Effects
People with a certain form of depression might benefit from a drug called lurasidone, which has fewer sexual side effects than other depression medications, according to a recent clinical trial.
Depr...
For Women, Placebo Effect Might Explain Improvement in Sexual Function
Treatments for female sexual dysfunction are “minimally superior to placebo,” according to new research in the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Researchers reached this conclusion after analyz...
Childhood Sexual Abuse Linked to Sexual Problems in Women
Women who have been sexually abused as children develop more sexual problems than their non-abused peers, according to a recent review of medical literature by American scientists.
In an effort to un...
Inhibition May Hinder Women’s Orgasms
Sexual inhibition can lead to orgasm issues in women, new research suggests.
Problems with orgasms are common in women, with an estimated 10% to 40% of women reporting difficulty. Some women never re...
PTSD Linked to Sexual Problems in Midlife Women
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and a history of personal violence is linked to menopause-related sexual dysfunction in midlife women, according to recent research.
While these factors do affect...
Low Desire Common in Midlife Women
Many women lose interest in sex at midlife, and doctors should consider addressing the problem, experts say.
In a recent study of 2,020 Australian women between the ages of 40 and 65, almost 70% had ...
For Breast Cancer Survivors, Sexual Concerns May Last Years
For breast cancer survivors, sexual problems related to treatment may last for several years, according to a recent study in BMC Cancer.
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Poor Health and Lack of Communication Related to Low Sexual Interest, Study Says
Why might people lose interest in sex? Recently, scientists provided their insights in the journal BMJ Open, and their findings differed somewhat for British men and women.
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Study Addresses Psychological Aspects of Female Sexual Problems
When treating sexual problems in women, healthcare providers should consider mental health, according to new research in the Journal of Sexual Medicine.
Women’s sexual response can be quite complex. ...
Body Image, Binge Eating, and Sexual Dysfunction in Women
Poor body image esteem and binge-eating tendencies in women are linked to sexual distress and dysfunction, according to new research in the Journal of Sexual Medicine.
Body esteem and dissociation du...
Can Disclosing a Sexual Assault Help a Woman’s Sexual Functioning?
It’s not uncommon for women to have sexual problems after a sexual assault. However, new research suggests disclosing the assault to someone might alleviate those problems to some extent.
Experts est...
Women’s Sexuality Affected by Body Image and Relationship Quality, Study Says
A woman’s acceptance of her body and the quality of her relationship with her sex partner may influence her overall sexual function, according to a new study.
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Love, Sex, and Antidepressants
Antidepressants seem to affect men and women differently in terms of love and sex, Italian researchers have found.
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Exercise Helps Women With Antidepressant-Induced Sexual Side Effects
Exercising, especially right before sexual activity, seems to help women with sexual side effects caused by antidepressants, American scientists report.
Past research has shown that 96% of women taki...
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Is It “Normal” for Libido to Vary Over Time?
Libido, often referred to as one’s sexual desire or drive, is a complex aspect of human sexuality that can fluctuate throughout life. Questions are often raised about what is considered “normal” regar...
HSDD: I Have No Sexual Desire, What Can I Do About It?
Do you find yourself with a lack of sexual desire, which is bothersome to you? This could be a symptom of HSDD.
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What Are Some Ways a Person Can Enhance Sexual Desire?
A person’s sexual desire will naturally fluctuate over the course of their lifetime, increasing in some periods and decreasing in others. However, if an individual finds that they are consistently lac...
Enlarged Prostate Treatment and Your Sex Life
Getting older? If you’re a man, the size of your prostate might become a concern.
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Female Cancer Survivors and Sex Health Issues
If you’re a woman going through cancer treatment, you’ve probably had to adapt to a lot of changes in your life. You might have seen some dramatic changes in your sex life, too – changes you might not...
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Mindfulness Meditation May Reduce Sexual Stress
Have you or your partner ever experienced racing thoughts during sex? Not just fleeting thoughts here and there, but thoughts that take your whole attention away from what you’re doing?
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Veterans Often Face Further Sexual Difficulties after Military Sexual Trauma
Women veterans who experience military sexual trauma have high rates of sexual dysfunction, according to a new study in Sexual Medicine Reviews.
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Antidepressant Trintellix Has Fewer Sexual Side Effects, Study Finds
Sexual problems – such as low desire, poor arousal, and orgasm difficulties - are common side effects of some antidepressants. However, patients experiencing these effects may have a new alternative.
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For Women, Meditation Could Have Sexual Benefits
New research suggests that women who meditate could have better sexual function than those who don’t.
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A Third of Cervical Cancer Survivors Feel Sexual Distress
For cervical cancer survivors, it can be difficult to adjust to changes in sexuality. Pain, poor lubrication, and anxiety are common issues, and it takes time to feel comfortable with sex again. For s...
