March 29, 2023 | Low Testosterone
Hypogonadism is a condition in which men do not produce enough testosterone, also known as testosterone deficiency. Symptoms include decreased sex drive, lower energy, and even feelings of depression. Over time, men with hypogonadism can develop erectile dysfunction, male infertility, a decrease in muscle mass, and more. It is well known that testosterone deficiency also […]
January 10, 2023 | Low Testosterone Men's Health
Hormone replacement therapy is becoming increasingly popular, which can be (partially) chalked up to an extremely stressed-out society. Being stressed can wreak havoc on your hormonal wellbeing. It can also leave you with less time for proper nutrition and exercise, further harming your hormonal health. There are more and more options for hormone replacement therapy […]
September 9, 2022 | Low Testosterone Men's Health Nutrition
It doesn’t matter how much or how little you know about hormone imbalances; it’s intimidating to know where to begin, and how to achieve and maintain hormonal balance. Hormonal imbalances look different from person to person, meaning that there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. We wish it were that easy! At Austin Urology Institute we’re committed […]
September 18, 2021 | Low Testosterone
Testosterone levels in men normally slowly decline with age. Levels typically decrease by 1-2% each year beginning at the age of 40. Low testosterone can cause men to have difficulties with erections, low libido, fatigue, mood changes, drops in energy in the afternoons, sleeping problems or difficulty maintaining muscle mass. It can also have an […]
August 8, 2021 | Low Testosterone
Low testosterone isn’t just about feeling crummy, difficulty with erections, low libido and difficulty maintaining muscle mass. Research shows that low testosterone may also be a predictor of earlier mortality rates. Testosterone levels in men slowly decline with age. Levels typically decrease 1% each year, beginning at age 40. However, testosterone may drop quickly due […]
August 6, 2021 | Low Testosterone
From mood to sexual performance, testosterone plays a critical role in many aspects of a man’s life. It might also play a vital role in promoting longevity. Testosterone promotes muscle building which increases metabolism or the rate that muscle burns calories; this can ward off the fated metabolic syndrome that encompasses the big three – […]
July 31, 2021 | Low Testosterone Men's Health
Testosterone got a bad reputation somewhere at some point. It got bullied. Research and the FDA went back and forth about treating low testosterone levels and the risks versus benefits of testosterone. Today, we have more information and know that testosterone likely has more benefits than risks. Treatment has increased tenfold over the last two […]
July 25, 2021 | Low Testosterone
Low testosterone (defined as lower than 220 to 350 nanograms of testosterone per deciliter of blood serum) impacts quality life dramatically. From low libido,fatigue, loss of energy, depression, mood changes, erectile dysfunction, infertility, difficulty with weight loss, decrease in muscle mass, lack of motivation, decrease in mental clarity and sleep disturbances to the longer term […]
July 17, 2021 | Low Testosterone Men's Health
Testosterone is a big deal. Low testosterone impacts quality of life dramatically. Men with low testosterone can experience low libido, fatigue, loss of energy, depression, mood changes, erectile dysfunction, infertility, difficulty with weight loss, decrease in muscle mass, lack of motivation, decrease in mental clarity and sleep disturbances, poor bone and cardiovascular health. As men […]
July 9, 2021 | Low Testosterone The/Age
Testosterone levels in men tend to decline slowly with age. Levels typically decrease 1-2% each year beginning at the age of 40. However, testosterone may drop quickly due to medical illnesses such as stroke, trauma, diabetes, liver disease, kidney disease, obesity, heart attacks or certain medications. Studies suggest that men over 50 years of age […]
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