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Obese men who have low testosterone levels may experience some weight loss if they take testosterone therapy, according to a new study. However, the study’s authors warn that testosterone therapy, which is sometimes prescribed to treat male menopause (andropause) should not be viewed as a weight loss remedy. The researchers, who presented their findings at the 9th [...]
Men who have an overactive thyroid, known as hyperthyroidism, have an increased risk for severe erectile dysfunction, according to researchers in Italy and the United Kingdom. The researchers in this study are the first to show that hyperthyroidism can cause impotence. Over the years, experts have identified a number of causes of erectile dysfunction causes ranging [...]
You’ve probably heard the latest buzz phrase—“Got low T?” and the “T” being referred to is testosterone. Of the many conditions being attributed to low testosterone, researchers are now saying you can add the risk of type 2 diabetes to the list. The list of symptoms associated with low testosterone or testosterone deficiency in men includes reduced sex [...]
The number of erectile dysfunction (ED) drug choices just grew by one with approval of Stendra (avanafil) by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). About 30 million men in the United States experience erectile dysfunction. Stendra is in the same drug class (PDE5 inhibitors) as the other four options, which include Cialis (tadalafil) Levitra (vardenafil), Staxyn (an [...]
Propecia (finasteride) is the same drug used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), although the brand name for BPH treatment is Proscar. Men who take finasteride for male pattern baldness are prescribed a 1-mg dose, while men with BPH are typically given a prescription for 5 mg. Regardless of the dosage, finasteride is associated with side [...]
Let’s say you’ve been experiencing symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) —you know, urinary frequency, painful urination, dribbling, urinating during the night—and your doctor confirms the diagnosis. Then he or she whips out a prescription pad to write a script for one of several drugs for BPH on the market. If you’ve done your homework, [...]
If you take finasteride for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or for male pattern baldness, get ready to see new labeling with your prescription. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced labeling changes for both the name brands (Proscar and Propecia) and generic finasteride formulations after it reviewed the adverse event reports related to this [...]
For many men who have erectile dysfunction, their inability to get an erection may not be the only reason they use the excuse “Not tonight, honey.” A new study from Taiwan reveals that men who have been diagnosed with erectile dysfunction are 63% more likely to also get a diagnosis of migraine than men without [...]
If you take a yohimbe supplement for erectile dysfunction and you’re not getting any results, it’s possible the yohimbe supplement you chose does not contain the amount of the herb stated on the label. According to a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) study, an analysis of yohimbe supplements found only one matched the amount of [...]
Most people recognize testosterone as the main male sex hormone, but it also has been shown to have antidepressant properties. A group of scientists at Florida State University have been trying to understand exactly how and why testosterone has this potential. Although testosterone is primarily regarded as a male hormone, females produce small amounts as [...]
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