You probably remember first hearing about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) back in grade school, but nowadays, that terminology is starting to change. Some doctors are starting to call them sexually transmitted infections (STIs) instead, and although the words “STI” and “STD” are being used somewhat...
At LT Men’s Clinic, one of the questions we get all the time is, “Which testosterone replacement therapy is the best?” The short answer is that it depends on the patient—there really isn’t one treatment that surpasses the others. Each method has its pros and...
LT Men’s Clinic has partnered with Hydration Hero to bring you the benefits of IV hydration! Athletes, hospitals, and the military have been using IV hydration for years. The effects are fast acting and the absorption rate is 100%, as opposed to the 50–60% absorption...
The serum level of bioavailable testosterone (BT) can predict risk for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in older men, new research suggests. Although low levels of BT were associated with the onset of AD, higher levels may offer protective value against the disease, report the researchers, led by...
Research from South Korea indicates that low testosterone levels are associated with nocturia in men, independent of both age and prostate volume. The Study Du Geon Moon from the Korea University Medical Center Guro Hospital in Seoul and colleagues studied 2180 patients who attended their outpatient urologic...
As men age, many become trapped in a vicious cycle that leads to life-threatening abdominal obesity. No matter how much they exercise or how little they eat, these men are unable to shed this excess weight that accumulates in their belly. Published studies have shown that...
Having a low testosterone level can affect your energy level and your mood. Most men who have low testosterone also report having a diminished sex drive and trouble getting and maintaining an erection, also called erectile dysfunction. Low testosterone is a common condition that's often...
Low testosterone is a common problem in men, especially those over the age of 40. If you are experiencing symptoms, such as difficulty sleeping, lack of energy or decreased sex drive, a visit to LT Men’s Clinic can determine if these difficulties are associated with...
The Study Glenn R. Cunningham, MD, of the division of diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism at Baylor College of Medicine, and colleagues evaluated 788 men aged at least 65 years participating in the Testosterone Trials (TTrials) who had low testosterone levels to determine whether sexual function, vitality...
We’ve all been there. You can’t sleep. Tossing and turning, you look at the alarm clock and do the math. You’re wide awake and you have to wake up for work in a few more hours. Most of us attribute our occasional or chronic insomnia...