'Low T' and the girly man

[reader]

From Full Measure website

Odds are, you’ve heard of “Low T.” That’s the pharmaceutical industry’s name for testosterone deficiency in men.

There’s a lot of attention given to treating it, but far less emphasis on a national health crisis: mysteriously declining testosterone levels in American men population-wide. They’ve been losing an alarming amount of the crucial hormone that quite literally makes them men. And nobody has identified exactly why.

https://fullmeasure.news/

 

[Olddaddy]

I'm all for high testereone but it can be dangerous too

I was in 250 mg a week I had to cut it down to monthly as my T levels were too high , growing man boobs , anxiety etc 

Now I have started it I can't stop,my own doctor in Australia told me the risk of a heart attack 

It doesn't do anything for me other than increase my energy and anxiety 

Now I'm addicted to it...meaning towards the 3 weeks my energy goes down meaning I need another injection 💉

[PeterRS]

11 hours ago, reader said:

Odds are, you’ve heard of “Low T.” That’s the pharmaceutical industry’s name for testosterone deficiency in men.

https://fullmeasure.news/

A couple of interesting points from the discussion in the link.

1. As Dr. Morgentaler points out: "When testosterone is low, it means the testicles aren’t producing an adequate amount. That can lead to all kinds of signs and symptoms including: lower sex drive, erectile dysfunction, fatigue, brain fog, loss of muscle mass and strength, more body fat, weight gain, breast growth, sleep problems, mood swings, weak bones, and fertility problems."

2. I am really srprised that at no point is another possible reason for low testosterone levels mentioned. It has been thought by many in the medical research profession for years that constantly wearing tight underwear or tight jeans could have a considerable negative effect on testosterone levels. As one journal reported - 

" . . . it is thought that excessive heat and pressure caused by tight underwear may contribute to reduced testosterone production. The testicles, where testosterone is primarily produced, are more sensitive to temperature changes. When the temperature in the testicular region increases due to tight clothing, it may disrupt the normal functioning of Leydig cells, which are responsible for testosterone production."

Although nothing has yet been proved conclusively and more controlled studies are necessary, many now believe the above may well be true.

https://medshun.com/article/does-tight-underwear-affect-testosterone

[Travelingguy]

So, perhaps the Gogo boys should ditch the briefs and g strings.  They could wear loose boxers instead.  Make the customers use their imagination

[unicorn]

22 hours ago, Olddaddy said:

I'm all for high testereone but it can be dangerous too

I was in 250 mg a week I had to cut it down to monthly as my T levels were too high , growing man boobs , anxiety etc 

Now I have started it I can't stop,my own doctor in Australia told me the risk of a heart attack 

It doesn't do anything for me other than increase my energy and anxiety 

Now I'm addicted to it...meaning towards the 3 weeks my energy goes down meaning I need another injection 💉

As far as I can tell, replacing testosterone to above-normal levels has not been studied in terms of cardiovascular risk. However, it is known that replacing testosterone levels to normal levels does NOT increase the risk of a heart attack (or stroke). 

https://www.acc.org/Latest-in-Cardiology/Journal-Scans/2023/06/20/14/42/cardiovascular-safety-of-testosterone

"...Testosterone therapy in middle-aged and older men with hypogonadism and low testosterone levels was not associated with increased overall cardiovascular risk, when compared to placebo....".