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How Anti-Androgens Affect Serum Testosterone Levels?

How Anti-Androgens Affect Serum Testosterone Levels? Anti-androgens are the naturally occurring or synthetic compounds that blocks the androgen receptors within the body when consumed and/or block the pathway that results in the formation of natural androgen. These compounds can also adversely affect the serum levels of DHT and testosterone. Instead of consuming the testosterone boosting […]

Sign And Symptoms Of Gynecomastia

Sign And Symptoms Of Gynecomastia Well-developed breasts are considered as a sign of beauty in females, but what happen if a man develops prominent chest tissue or gynecomastia? Men are often ashamed of their man-boobs, which in most cases is a mere deposition of fatty tissues in the chest region. Even without any disturbing symptoms, […]

How Helpful Is Testosterone In Weight Loss?

How Helpful Is Testosterone In Weight Loss? People suffering from obesity are generally very responsive to any type of advertisements that may help in losing weight. But the question is, of all the things in this world, does testosterone have super powers to burn body fat? And even if it does wonders for overweight people, […]

6 Manifestations Of High Testosterone Levels

6 Manifestations Of High Testosterone Levels Is there a way to tell if a man has high serum levels of testosterone? We are aware of signs and symptoms of hypogonadism or low serum levels of testosterone, but are there any definite signs and symptoms of high testosterone levels as well? These questions bother a lot […]

Zika Virus And Sexual Transmission

Zika Virus And Sexual Transmission If you tuned into the news last summer, chances are you heard about Zika. Zika is a virus that is spread typically by the bite of an infected mosquito, but can also be transmitted through sex or from a pregnant woman to her fetus. Most people with Zika virus will […]

Newest Contraceptive Methods For Men

Newest Contraceptive Methods For Men Male contraceptives haven’t varied much in the last several decades. Abstinence, condoms, and vasectomies are traditionally the only methods men have to protect against pregnancy. According to the Center for Disease Control, nearly half of all pregnancies in the United States are unintentional. Both women and men are responsible for […]

Newest Contraceptive Methods For Women

Newest Contraceptive Methods For Women When it comes to contraception, most people think of the pill. If you’re a sexually active woman, chances are you use the pill or have in the past. However, the pill isn’t right for everyone. It can cause side effects such as depression or mood swings, and depends heavily on […]

How Cold Showers Affect Serum Testosterone Levels

How Cold Showers Affect Serum Testosterone Levels It is no secret that hot water showers or prolong exposure to steam and sauna treatments can adversely affect testicular function. But have you ever heard of the myth that taking showers with cold water helps increase the serum levels of testosterone? Research scientists explains that male gonadal […]

How Does High Protein Diet Influence Testosterone Production?

How Does High Protein Diet Influence Testosterone Production? It is no surprise that daily dietary protein requirement in men is more than women. When it comes to boosting testosterone levels or building muscles, high protein diet is the most loved option (thanks to the intensive marketing tactics by fitness industries!). However, people don’t know that […]

Semen Cryopreservation

Semen Cryopreservation Semen cryopreservation, as the name suggests, involves preservation of sperm. This lucrative method (also known as sperm banking), helps in using sperms favorably once the sample has been carefully preserved. Sperm banking comes in handy when donated sperms are required to be used in a later time period or perhaps at some other […]

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