by Patti Neighmond (NPR) April 28, 2014 If you're a man and you're concerned about low levels of testosterone, doctors say there are a key steps to take before you go with testosterone supplementation. First off, have your testosterone level measured. It's a simple blood test that should be done first thing in the morning, according to Dr. Ronald Tamler, an endocrinologist and clinical director of the Mount Sinai Diabetes Center. "More than … [Read more...]
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Testosterone, The Biggest Men’s Health Craze Since Viagra, May Be Risky
by Sarah Varney (NPR) April 28, 2014 Men seek it out to combat low energy and decreased sex drive. Prescription testosterone has become so popular that so-called 'low T' clinics are becoming common sights in cities and suburbs. The number of testosterone prescriptions written in the U.S. more than tripled in the last decade. But researchers suspect that much of the testosterone dispensed at low T clinics isn't tracked, since it's often bought … [Read more...]