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Common Plastics Chemical Could Harm Boys' Development

Phthalates are commonly used in plastics, and researchers have now tied them to developmental issues in toddler boys who were exposed to the chemical in the womb.

The new study links the chemicals to emotional and behavioral development issues in 2-year-old boys ...

Men, These Factors Could Lower Your Testosterone As You Age

Men's testosterone levels remain pretty steady until age 70. After that, production of the male sex hormone starts to decline, new research indicates.

This begs the question: Is testosterone loss among seniors really a function of the normal aging process? Or might it reflect other health issues that often confront men as they get older?

Both may be true, say investigators, wi...

Testosterone Therapy Safe for Low-T Men at Risk of Heart Trouble

Testosterone replacement therapy is safe for most men with heart problems who also have been diagnosed with a low testosterone disorder, a new clinical trial has concluded.

The trial found that testosterone replacement did not raise these patients' incidence of heart attack, stroke or heart-related death in a group of men with both heart problems and hypogonadism -- a condition in which l...

Young Men Are Using Banned 'SARM' Supplements to Bulk Up, With Harmful Results

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is once again warning consumers to avoid muscle-building "supplements" that are anything but a safe alternative to steroids.

In an advisory sent out last week, the agency said it continues to ...

Buying Testosterone on the Internet Comes With Dangers: Study

With more American men turning to testosterone therapy as a way to boost energy levels, build muscle and tackle erectile dysfunction, it's no wonder that web-based merchants have stepped into the breach, seeking to grab market share away from doctors and pharmacies.

But are online testosterone purchases safe? No, a new investigation warns.

The conclusion follows an anonymous te...

Low Testosterone Levels Tied to More Severe COVID in Men

Men with low testosterone levels may be more likely to have more severe illness when infected with COVID-19, according to a new study.

Treating men who have low testosterone with hormone therapy may reduce their risk of serious illness from COVID, researchers said, but it comes with other risks that doctors and patients will need to weigh.

The investigators analyzed the cases of mor...

Prostate Cancer Treatment May Raise Heart Risks

Hormone therapy is a common treatment option for prostate cancer, but it may increase the risk of death from heart disease, especially in older men, a new study finds.

Dr. William Dahut, a prostate cancer researcher and chief scientific officer for the American Cancer Society, said the study from Lithuania provides more evidence that starting hormonal therapy requires careful thought, par...

No Sign 1 Year of Testosterone Supplements Cause Heart Trouble: Study

One year of testosterone therapy for men with low levels of the hormone does not appear to increase their risk for heart problems, British researchers found.

"We were unable to find evidence ... that testosterone increases risks of mortality or cardiovascular and/or cerebrovascular [heart and/or stroke] events in the short- to medium-term in men with low testosterone," said study leader D...

Estrogen, Testosterone Deficiencies May Raise Risk of Rotator Cuff Tears

Lower levels of sex hormones might be tied to tears of the shoulder's rotator cuff in men and women, a new study suggests.

Among women with low levels of estrogen, researchers found the odds of a rotator cuff tear were 48% higher, compared with women with normal estrogen levels. Among men, the ...

Medical Treatments for Trans Youth Cut Rates of Depression, Suicidal Thoughts

Although Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has deemed it "child abuse," access to "gender-affirming" services cuts the odds of severe depression and maybe even suicide among transgender teens, a new study finds.

Investigators came to that conclusion after tracking the mental health of 104 transgender and nonbinary kids, aged 13 to 20. Over a year, roughly two-thirds received puberty blockers, gender...

Newer Hormone Treatments for Prostate Cancer May Raise Risk of Depression

TUESDAY, Jan. 18, 2022 (HealthDay Now) -- Advanced forms of hormone therapy are very effective at keeping prostate cancer in check, but they also can double a man's risk of falling into depression, researchers have found.

Prostate cancer patients treated with the latest forms of hormone blockers were twice as likely to develop depression compared with men treated with older forms of hormo...

For Transgender People, Starting Hormone Therapy in Teens Helps Mental Health

Transgender people get greater mental health benefits if they start gender-affirming hormone treatment when they're teens instead of waiting until they're adults, a new study finds.

"This study is particularly relevant now because many state legislatures are introducing bills that would outlaw this kind of care for

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  • Drug Used to Prevent Miscarriage May Raise Lifetime Cancer Risk in Offspring

    People who were exposed to a particular hormonal medication in the womb may have a heightened risk of cancer later in life, a new study suggests.

    Researchers found the increased cancer risk among adults whose mothers had been given injections of a synthetic progesterone known as 17-OHPC, or 17P, during pregnancy. The study participants were born in the 1960s, when the drug was used to hel...

    Testosterone Levels Matter for Men's, Women's Sex Lives

    What launches guys on serial sexual conquests and prompts solo activity among women?

    It's testosterone, of course.

    As the primary male sex hormone, it plays a leading role in the sexual development of guys. But folks often overlook the role it plays in female sexuality. Yes, women have testosterone, too, though much less of it -- and it exerts a far different pull,

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  • Weight Loss in Childhood May Protect Boys Against Future Infertility

    Obese boys who lose weight may avoid fertility problems in adulthood, a preliminary study suggests.

    Even short-term weight loss might partially reverse weight-related alterations in reproductive function, the researchers said.

    Childhood obesity can have serious effects on adulthood health, including a risk of cancer, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Obesity has also been linked to...

    Transgender People Face Twice the Odds for Early Death: Study

    Transgender people have double the odds of dying early compared to folks whose identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth (cisgender), a long-term study finds.

    And the added risk did not decrease over time, according to an analysis of data collected from more than 4,500 transgender people in the Netherlands between 1972 and 2018.

    Study author Martin den Heijer said the ris...

    Testosterone's Ties to Success May Be a Myth

    Higher levels of testosterone don't give men or women an edge in life, claims a new study that challenges a common belief.

    "There's a widespread belief that a person's testosterone can affect where they end up in life. Our results suggest that, despite a lot of mythology surrounding testosterone, its social implications may have been overstated," said Amanda Hughes, a senior research ass...

    Could Men's Testosterone Play Role in COVID Survival?

    Men with low testosterone levels have a much higher risk of severe illness and death from COVID-19, a new study from Italy finds.

    The study included nearly 300 symptomatic male COVID-19 patients who arrived at the emergency department and were admitted to San Raffaele University Hospital in Milan during the first wave of the pandemic.

    The lower the patients' levels of the hormone te...

    Animal Study Suggests COVID-19 Can Infect Testes

    The new coronavirus infected the testes of hamsters in a study that adds to growing evidence that COVID-19 strikes more than just the lungs.

    The findings could have important implications for men's health, the researchers said, although research in animals does not always translate to humans.

    But the study authors noted that some male COVID-19 patients have reported testicular pain ...

    Testosterone Might Influence COVID Severity in Men

    Low testosterone levels may increase men's risk of severe COVID-19, according to a new study.

    On average, men fare worse with COVID-19 than women.

    "During the pandemic, there has been a prevailing notion that testosterone is bad. But we found the opposite in men," said senior study author Dr. Abhinav Diwan. He's professor of medicine, cell biology and physiology at Washington Univer...

    Hormone Treatments May Raise Blood Pressure in Transgender People

    Monitoring blood pressure is important for transgender people, according to new research, which found changes in systolic blood pressure after the start of gender-affirming hormone therapy.

    Transgender men and transgender women have a higher burden of heart attack, stroke and related conditions, the study noted.

    Gender-affirming hormone therapy isn't new. Doctors have prescribed the...

    Anabolic Steroids Could Do Long-Term Harm to Testicles: Study

    Men who use anabolic steroids may be doing serious damage to their testicular function, new research warns.

    And the damage may last long after they stop.

    Illegal use of the drugs is not uncommon among athletes seeking to increase muscle size and strength and look more muscular, according to study lead author Dr. Jon Rasmussen, a postdoctoral scientist at the University Hospital of C...

    Guys, Exercise Will Boost Your Aging Hearts, Testosterone Won't: Study

    Testosterone levels tend to fall in older men, but a new study shows that exercise -- and not supplemental testosterone -- is the way to rejuvenate the aging male heart.

    Australian researchers found that without exercise, testosterone replacement therapy offered patients no improvement at all in cardiovascular health. But exercise alone -- absent any testosterone supplementation -- di...

    Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer May Raise Heart Risks

    Hormone therapy can be a lifesaver for men with prostate cancer, but it also appears to put some at increased risk of heart problems, a new study reports.

    Long-term androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) increased the risk of heart-related death nearly fourfold in a group of prostate cancer patients, and also caused their heart fitness to decrease, researchers found.

    There is one import...

    Transgender People Often Have Heart Risks: Study

    Many transgender people who take hormone therapy have unaddressed risks for heart disease and stroke, a new study finds.

    These patients often have undiagnosed high blood pressure and high cholesterol, even in young adulthood, researchers found.

    "Previous research has shown that transgender individuals are less likely to have access to health care or to utilize health care for a vari...

    Guys, Going Vegetarian Won't Lower Your Testosterone

    Images of burly cavemen bringing home meat may have men thinking that steaks and burgers are key to masculinity.

    It's just not true: New research shows that testosterone levels in men who eat vegetable-heavy diets are similar to those in men who wolf down meat.

    "We found that a plant-based diet was associated with normal testosterone levels, levels that are the same as occur...

    AHA News: Hormone Therapy No Cure-All For 'Low T' In Aging Men

    Testosterone therapy ads promise to help aging men recapture their vitality, decrease body fat and enhance libido. But hormone treatments – while medically necessary for some men – aren't meant to be a fountain of youth, and experts warn more research is needed to determine if such therapy could boost heart disease risks.

    Testosterone levels naturally decline in most men as ...

    Prostate Cancer Drug Could Be 'Game Changing,' Researchers Say

    For men with advanced prostate cancer, a new hormone therapy pill works better than standard injections -- and carries a much lower risk of heart attack or stroke, a clinical trial has found.

    The drug, called relugolix, is not yet approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. If it gets the green light, however, it would be "game-changing," said Dr. Neal Shore, lead researcher on...

    Drug Might Curb Dangerous Urges in Pedophiles: Study

    A testosterone-lowering drug can reduce male pedophiles' risk of sexually abusing children, according to a new Swedish study.

    The drug, called degarelix, is used to treat prostate cancer and turns off production of testosterone. It's given by injection every three months and can lower testosterone levels within hours, according to researchers.

    The study included 52 male pedo...

    Could Lower Testosterone Help Men Ward Off COVID-19?

    Many drugs are being tested to fight COVID-19, but now researchers report that blocking testosterone might help prevent the infection in men.

    Italian men with prostate cancer on androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT) were less likely to get infected with COVID-19 and had less severe cases if they were infected, the researchers found.

    Lead researcher Dr. Andrea Alimonti, an onc...

    COVID-19 Continues to Strike Men Harder Than Women

    New research adds to a growing body of evidence that suggests men are far more vulnerable to severe COVID-19 than women are.

    Although both genders fall ill in the same numbers, men are 2.5 times more likely to get severe disease and die, the study from China showed.

    The finding comes as scientists in New York and California are starting to test a novel hypothesis that sex ho...

    Exercise Helps Men During Hormone Treatment for Prostate Cancer: Study

    Exercise benefits prostate cancer patients who undergo hormone-reducing therapy, a small study suggests.

    The treatment -- called androgen suppression therapy or androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) -- uses drugs or surgery to reduce the level of androgen hormones, which prostate cancer cells typically require to multiply.

    "The problem is ADT has several side effects, including...

    Can Men Dine Their Way to Higher Sperm Counts?

    Listen up, guys: A healthy diet is good for your brain and heart, and also your sperm, new research suggests.

    In a study of more than 2,900 Danish men, median age 19, those whose diet was rich in fish, chicken, vegetables, fruit and water had higher sperm counts than those who ate a "Western" diet rich in pizza, French fries, processed and red meats, snacks, refined grains, sugary be...

    High Testosterone Levels Have Different Health Impact for Men and Women

    High levels of the sex hormone testosterone may trigger different health problems in men and women, a new study reveals.

    In women, testosterone may increase the risk for type 2 diabetes, while in men it lowers that risk. But high levels of testosterone increase the risk for breast and endometrial cancer in women and prostate cancer in men, the researchers reported.

    "Our fi...

    Is Suppressing Puberty the Right Course When a Child Questions Their Gender?

    Suppressing puberty in a child who's questioning their gender identity might seem extreme, but the therapy is relatively safe and could significantly lower their risk of suicide, a new study reports.

    Adolescents who wanted and received puberty suppression were 60% less likely to have considered suicide within the past year and 30% less likely to consider suicide throughout lif...

    Testosterone Supplements Won't Help Most Men, Doctors' Group Says

    Testosterone therapy is no fountain of youth for older men, though it might help some who are impotent.

    That's according to new guidelines from the American College of Physicians -- the first from the group to address the issue of treating age-related "low T."

    It's known that men's testosterone levels decline with age. And for years industry has promoted the idea that men su...

    Testosterone Supplements Double Men's Odds for Blood Clots: Study

    Testosterone therapy appears to double a man's risk of suffering a potentially life-threatening blood clot, a new study warns.

    Men had twice the risk for a deep vein blood clot if they'd been receiving testosterone during the previous six months, researchers reported in the Nov. 11 online edition of JAMA Internal Medicine.

    The increased risk occurred whether or not a ...

    Can Testosterone Make Women Better Runners?

    A little bit of testosterone cream might help women run faster longer, a new study suggests.

    Some female athletes have naturally high testosterone levels that are similar to men, and there is controversy over whether it's fair to allow them to compete against female athletes with normal testosterone levels.

    There's a lack of clear evidence on how testosterone levels affect ...

    Doubt Over Long-Term Use of Hormone Rx for Recurrent Prostate Cancer

    Running contrary to current guidelines, new research suggests that use of hormone-suppressing treatment over the long term may not help some men battling recurrent prostate cancer, and may even cause harm.

    In fact, the study found that long-term hormone therapy was tied to a raised risk of death from other causes for some patients who received it.

    Blood levels of prostate-sp...

    Concussions May Leave Former NFL Players With Another Issue: Impotence

    Low testosterone is not something most people typically associate with NFL players.

    But repeated concussions from professional football appear to be damaging the sex life of players, causing erectile dysfunction and lowering their levels of the male hormone, a new study claims.

    "The guys at the highest level of concussion were almost twice as likely to report erectile dysfu...

    Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer Might Harm the Heart: Study

    When men have both advanced prostate cancer and heart disease, treatment may pose a dilemma: Newer hormonal therapies that can slow the cancer down might also be risky for their hearts, a new study finds.

    Once prostate cancer spreads beyond the gland, one of the mainstays of treatment is hormone therapy. The aim is to prevent androgens ("male" hormones such as testosterone) from feedi...

    Testosterone May Rejuvenate Older Women's Sex Drive

    Many older men take testosterone to boost their sex drive, but new research suggests that postmenopausal women who struggle with a sagging libido might want to follow suit.

    Applied topically, the hormone appears to increase women's sexual function and satisfaction, according to a new review of 36 clinical trials involving nearly 8,500 women.

    Women naturally produce testoster...

    Testosterone Therapy May Threaten the Heart

    Taking testosterone might sound like a good idea for an older man, but a new study suggests the treatment might be bad news for his heart.

    Men who took it showed a slightly increased risk of heart attack and stroke in the first few years.

    "Our findings show that the use of [testosterone therapy] was associated with an increased risk of stroke, TIAs [mini-strokes], or cardiac...

    Hormone Treatment for Prostate Cancer Linked to Heightened Alzheimer's Risk

    Soon after a man is diagnosed with prostate cancer, drugs that lower levels of testosterone are often offered as treatment, since testosterone fuels the cancer's growth.

    But a major new study suggests that this approach might have an unwanted side effect: Higher odds for Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.

    "Our results suggest that clinicians need to raise their awarene...

    Testosterone Supplements Not All They're Cracked Up to Be

    SATURDAY, May 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Buyer beware: When it comes to testosterone supplements, men should know a new study finds there is precious little evidence to support claims they will boost testosterone levels, sex drive, strength and overall energy.

    To come to this conclusion, the researchers first broke down 50 testosterone supplements into their component parts.

    ...

    Does Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer Raise Dementia Risk?

    When men with prostate cancer have to take drugs that block the testosterone fueling their tumors, they can suffer a host of side effects that include impotence, bone loss, heart trouble and obesity.

    But new research uncovers yet another possible downside to the treatment: These men may be at greater risk for dementia.

    For any type of dementia, that risk increased 17%; f...

    About 1 in 1,000 Babies Born 'Intersex,' Study Finds

    Cases in which a newborn's genitals make it unclear whether the child is a boy or girl may be more common than once believed, researchers say.

    One example of what's known as ambiguous genitalia is a baby girl with an enlarged clitoris that looks more like a small penis, the study authors explained.

    In some cases, infants have external sex organs that don't match their intern...

    Male-Hormone Gene May Help Cause Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

    Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common cause of infertility and type 2 diabetes, but little is known about its origins. Now, new research suggests a gene involved in male hormone production plays a big role in the disorder's development.

    "We're starting to make headway on what causes PCOS [polycystic ovary syndrome]. It's very frustrating for patients because it's poorly understood," ...

    Supplemental Steroids, Testosterone May Lower Men's Sperm Counts

    Men who abuse hormones such as testosterone or steroids for bodybuilding can have declines in sperm and testosterone production, researchers say.

    The good news: these changes seem to reverse once men stop hormone overuse.

    While the use of nonprescribed male hormones (androgens) has surged in many wealthy countries, there has been little research into their effect on men's r...

    Opioid Overuse Can Lower Hormones to Harmful Levels

    Add one more issue to the growing list of harms from opioid abuse: Long-term use may lead to hormone deficiencies that affect a man's health.

    Researchers reviewed the latest medical evidence and found that about two-thirds of men using opioids for more than six months develop hypogonadism, which is insufficient testosterone production.

    The review also found that about one in...