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Male Menopause Symptoms
European researchers have identified physical and psychological symptoms that along with a decreased testosterone level can help diagnose “male menopause.” Male menopause, known clinically as late-onset hypogonadism, refers to a drop in testosterone levels, which sometimes occurs as men age. Although all women experience menopause (a significant decline of estrogen) as they age, only a small number of aging men have male menopause. The … [Read More...]
Testosterone and Heart Health
Middle-aged men may suffer more frequently from heart disease than women, but testosterone may not be to blame. A new Finnish study shows that testosterone may actually help protect men from atherosclerosis (or hardening of the arteries) and reduce their risk of heart disease. Researchers say the results once again call into question the view that estrogen is good for heart health and testosterone is bad. Recent studies in older … [Read More...]
Progesterone and Hot Flashes
Progesterone alone, when given in a form that's identical to the natural hormone, helps relieve the hot flashes and night sweats experienced by women during menopause, according to a new study. The form of progesterone studied is known as oral micronized progesterone, says Jerilynn Prior, MD, professor of endocrinology and metabolism at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, who presented her findings Monday at ENDO 2010, the annual … [Read More...]
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