Tag: testosterone in men
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What is a Testosterone Patch?
Testosterone is an androgen, a steroid hormone essential for males. As mentioned above, the chemical structure of testosterone is based on cholesterol. But the function of testosterone is very different. It works as a chemical signal in various tissues. It triggers and modulates cellular proliferation. It activates several genes, with a distinct effect across different…
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What is Testosterone propionate?
Testosterone Propionate is an injectable hormone medication that is used for testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). It is prescribed to safely increase low T levels in those with a diagnosed testosterone deficiency due to aging. This medication is bio-identical, a fast-acting, smaller ester with a two-day half-life. This particular medication was more popular back in the…
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Everything about Hormonal Imbalance in men
Hormones are the chemical messengers that are directly secreted into the blood to carry the messages to the tissues to exert their functions. They play a vital role in growth, mental, metabolism, and sexual function in both men and women. Hormones are the ones that separate the male and female characters. What is Hormonal Imbalance?…
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Long term risks of Testosterone Replacement Therapy
Testosterone Replacement Therapy(TRT) is used by millions of men in America for boosting their testosterone levels. Today let’s discuss the long term effects of Testosterone Replacement Therapy. Available forms of Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) TRT can come as Gel, Patches, Injection, and capsule and in a different category you have anabolic androgenic steroids that are…
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Top 12 causes of low libido in men
Most men or women experience low libido at least once in their lifetime and there are many causes for the low libido or the loss of interest in sex. Today let’s talk about the top 6 causes for low libido in men. In fact, men understand that libido drops over their lifetime, but don’t know…
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Zinc and Testosterone
Most men have a question of what minerals are going to help them in increasing their testosterone levels and libido. Today let’s talk about one such mineral “Zinc” that can help in increasing Testosterone and Libido. What is Zinc and How effective is Zinc? Most people are deficient in this amazing mineral and zinc is…
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What is Testosterone?
Testosterone is the primary sex hormone found in men and is responsible for androgenic effects and anabolic effects (growth of tissues). It is also found in women but in less quantity. Women’s ovaries produce testosterone in a smaller amount. While in men, the testicles primarily make testosterone. The production of the hormones starts to increase…