Andropause

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Commonly known as the male menopause (or MANopause), andropause is a condition that results from a gradual drop in testosterone levels. In their early 30’s, men begin to lose testosterone at a rate of 1% – 2% each year.

According to the US Census Bureau, approximately 4-5 million men have symptoms of low testosterone levels and only 5-10% of these men will seek treatment.

chemical formula of testosterone on a blackboard

Testosterone                       

Testosterone is a steroid hormone that plays a key role in the development of male reproductive tissues and is necessary for normal secual drive and stamina. In addition, testosterone promotes increased muscle, bone mass and growth of body hair and is essential for your health and well being.

Andropause Symptoms May Include:

• Weight gain
• Muscle loss
• Sleep apnea
• Memory loss
• Urinary problems
• Low libido or sex drive
• Hair loss
• Erectile dysfunction
• Depression
• Fatigue
• Night sweats
• Irritability
• Gynecomastia (male breasts)

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy

Such andropause symptoms may be addressed through bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. A quick and simple test will allows an expert hormone replacement  physician to prescribe an individualized natural bioidentical hormone, nutrition, supplement and fitness program. This program would be designed to work specifically with your body to correct your symptoms.

Preventing Osteoporosis

Many experts also believe that testosterone can help prevent osteoporosis in men, through improved bone thickness, especially in the spine. Because testosterone can help bone formation, it can help slow down the bone thinning and may reduce calcium loss. Testosterone treatment may be essential for older adult men with low levels, as they are twice as likely to break a hip as men with normal testosterone levels.

Testosterone Factoids
  • Testosterone is necessary for normal sperm development
  • Men with lower testosterone are more likely to get married than are men with higher testosterone levels
  • Men who have children experience decreases in testosterone levels
  • Elderly men who maintain their normal testosterone levels reduce their risk for cardiovascular disease
  • Single men who haven’t experienced many relationships have lower testosterone levels than single men with relationship experience
  • Resistance training increases testosterone levels

Dr. Neal Rouzier Reacts To “Testosterone And Cardiovascular Risk”

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Media Pushes Lawsuits

Dr. Neal Rouzier
Recently there has been a flood of television advertisements for legal firms encouraging testosterone patients to pursue legal action. The primary focus targets testosterone therapy patients who claim cardiovascular complications, particularly myocardial infarction, which is more commonly known as a heart attack.

Targeting Pharmaceutical Companies

Law firms are encouraging patients to sue pharmaceutical companies and receive the compensation they deserve. This is based on a recent single study, known as the PLOS study, which has associated testosterone replacement therapy with increased risk of myocardial infarction.

Leading Doctor Differentiates Synthetic vs. Bio-Identical Hormones

Dr. Neal Rouzier, a leading expert in hormone replacement therapy and age management medicine decided to respond to the latest criticism based on this single study.

Dr. Rouzier states is that all of the recent claims against testosterone therapy have been against synthetic hormones, which are patented by pharmaceutical companies. Synthetic hormones include Androgel, Androderm, and Axiron. Dr. Rouzier also points out that these hormones are not molecularly the same as those of bio-identical hormones in the human body. In addition, there have been no claims against bio-identical hormones, which are not patented, and are exactly the same as those found in the human body.

Media Hype Unfounded

Dr. Rouzier confirms that there is no medical literature or solid evidence to link any sort of testosterone treatment with causing of heart attacks or any other cardiovascular condition. In addition, there has been no surge of patients that are reporting these symptoms or have discontinued their usage based on the findings of this solitary study. He States, “Patients seem to understand that the recent media hype is just that, hype.”

Dr. Rouzier also reports that his own practice has only been contacted by a few patients with questions and no patients have discontinued their usage of testosterone therapy.

The PLOS study is an isolated observational study that does not have the findings to base any such legitimate claim to match all the rest of half a century worth of medical literature and research.

In reality anyone who has suffered a heart attack or myocardial infarction has either age, pre-existing cardiovascular complications, or one of many other numerous health factors to link to as the cause of their condition.

Benefits of Testosterone Therapy

Over the past fifty years there has been study after study which proves that testosterone therapy is a beneficial and safe practice that prevents such occurrences, it does not cause them. There is an overwhelming amount of research available that shows the benefits of such treatment with countless conditions including energy, sex drive, muscle mass, injuries, pain, sleep, and improvement in overall health to name a few.

There is absolutely no risk whatsoever in giving testosterone to a healthy male who is in need of it. As research has proven, it is quite the opposite. Testosterone can prevent the plaque from ever building up in the first place. If you’re not feeling the way you used to, it is time to do something about it and talk with a physician about seeking testosterone and other hormone therapy today!
Note: Vitali-T Medical Clinics uses only natural bio-identical testosterone therapy for their patients.

Words To Live By:

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There is a reason they are great!

Thought for the day from Don Mullen

I am a hopeless romantic, a sentimental fool, completely gullible and of course, an All American Boy! That said, I have been called Mr Happy, Polly Anna and other names I don’t care to type. All this introduction to say that I am affected by what I consider the brilliance of others. Not only what they have accomplished, but that I am affected by the clarity of their expressions and their comprehension of our existence. How they can encapsulate a sentiment or a statement about life with such clear and understandable verbage. So here are a couple of my favorites:
From Charles Schultz:
“Sometimes I lie awake at night, and I ask, ‘Where have I gone wrong’.
Then a voice says to me, ‘This is going to take more than one night.” 
Albert Einstein:
“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” 
Ralph Waldo Emerson:
“Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day. You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old nonsense.” 
Just My Point of View –
As I recalled each of the above quotes, I must chuckle, must laugh, must sigh and always nod my head in acceptance. I hope your day is incredibly rewarding! Say thank you for it.

Regards – Don