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Published: November 20, 2015
The Effectiveness of Vasectomy One of the major advantages to vasectomy as a form of birth control is the effectiveness of the procedure. It is nearly 100% effective if performed by an experienced urologist. In fact, only 15 to 20 of every 10,000 couples will conceive in the first year after vasectomy, compared to 1,400 … Continue reading The Effectiveness of Vasectomy
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Published: November 19, 2015
Vasectomy: Is It Right For You? There are several factors you should consider carefully before you have a vasectomy procedure. Although vasectomy procedures can be reversed with microsurgical techniques with some success, vasectomy is considered a permanent method of birth control. If you are certain you don’t want to have children, then it is the … Continue reading Vasectomy: Is It Right For You?
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Published: November 18, 2015
Vasectomy Advantages and Disadvantages If you are considering a vasectomy, you should be aware of the advantages and disadvantages of this form of birth control. The primary feature of a vasectomy is its permanence. It was designed to prevent further conception for life. For some men, this is an advantage. It’s relatively inexpensive compared … Continue reading Vasectomy Advantages and Disadvantages
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Published: November 17, 2015
Safety Issues with Using Testosterone FDA (Food and Drug Administration of USA) has approved testosterone replacement therapy to address hormonal deficits in diagnosed individuals, but after the latest spike in the number of reported cases of adverse effects, experts are reviewing the pros and cons of testosterone therapy in high-risk candidates. Safety issues with testosterone … Continue reading Safety Issues with Using Testosterone
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Published: November 16, 2015
Testosterone Therapy Side Effects Testosterone replacement therapy can improve mood, energy levels, and libido in men who have low testosterone. However, therapy for replacement of testosterone is associated with side effects and the risks over the long term are not well understood. Men may have low testosterone levels without symptoms, simply as a result of … Continue reading Testosterone Therapy Side Effects
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Published: November 13, 2015
Low T Treatment Options Low testosterone can be caused by problems in the organs that produce testosterone, the testicles and the adrenal glands, or it can be caused by a problem with either the hypothalamus or pituitary gland in the brain, which regulate testosterone production in the gonads. Low T is known as “hypogonadism” and … Continue reading Low T Treatment Options
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Published: November 12, 2015
Low Testosterone: Signs and Symptoms Testosterone, the male sex hormone produced primarily in the testicles, rises and falls at specific periods in life. There is increased production during puberty, resulting in development of many male characteristics. The levels remain stable for several years after puberty, but around the age of 30 years, testosterone production begins … Continue reading Low Testosterone: Signs and Symptoms
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Published: November 11, 2015
Treatment for Low Testosterone Testosterone is the primary male reproductive hormone, which regulates several functions in the human body such as maintenance of secondary sexual characteristics, facial hair growth; development of testes, deepening of voice etc. Low testosterone levels in male is a common issue that affect millions of males around the world. The testosterone … Continue reading Treatment for Low Testosterone
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Published: November 10, 2015
Foods That Can Boost Testosterone Levels Testosterone is an important male sex hormone that affects many important male sexual functions, in addition to significant effects on muscle, bone health, mood, concentration, and sense of well-being. Most men lose testosterone as they age, and although testosterone supplements are available, they are not recommended for everyone who … Continue reading Foods That Can Boost Testosterone Levels
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Published: November 9, 2015
The Role of Testosterone in Men Testosterone is a key male hormone primarily produced in the testicles, although small amounts of testosterone are produced in the adrenal glands, located above the kidneys. This potent hormone is necessary for the development and maintenance of male features. Testosterone production is regulated by the hypothalamus and pituitary glands … Continue reading The Role of Testosterone in Men
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