When most people hear the word “testosterone,” they think about men. In reality, testosterone is a hormone that women also need. Granted, women don’t need as much testosterone as men. According to Mayo Clinic, the average adult male needs somewhere between 240–950 ng/dL of testosterone,...

It’s no secret that low testosterone is linked to a whole host of health conditions. In previous blogs, we’ve talked about depression, osteoporosis, and insomnia. Today, we’re talking about another condition that’s connected to low testosterone levels: diabetes. In fact, if you’re a man with type...

True or false: osteoporosis is only relevant to women? False. Although it’s true that women often experience osteoporosis sooner than men, this condition actually affects millions of men in the United States. This is one of the more elusive conditions out there because most people...

“My wife is beautiful. She’s stunning. But when I can’t get (or maintain) an erection long enough to have sex, she thinks she’s the problem. And she’s not.” Unfortunately, the truth is that erectile dysfunction doesn’t just affect the men who have it. While it’s difficult...

There are lots of hormones that affect your sleep, and testosterone is one of them. Did you know that your body produces testosterone during REM sleep, and your testosterone levels are highest in the morning? So if you’re not getting enough deep sleep at night,...

As men age, their testosterone levels naturally begin to decrease (this often starts around age 30), but their estrogen levels tend to stay the same. This hormone imbalance opens the door for chronic health conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and more, so let’s talk about...