Can Testosterone Therapy Help Reverse Prediabetes?
Can testosterone therapy help men with prediabetes improve blood sugar control? Research suggests testosterone treatment may improve insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism in men with confirmed testosterone deficiency, also called low testosterone. However testosterone therapy is not first-line treatment for the prediabetic male. Rather, low-carbohydrate diet and exercise is recommended as first line treatment. For […]
Why Does Perimenopause Cause Insomnia?
How Does Perimenopause Cause Insomnia? Insomnia is a common complaint in women undergoing the perimenopausal transition because of fluctuating reproductive hormones which disturb sleep regulation and temperature regulation. In addition, there may be mood disturbance, and irregular menstrual cycle. Estrogen and progesterone are not in a gradual, steady decline during this transition phase called perimenopause. […]
Why You Are Still Tired on Levothyroxine
What does it mean if you are taking the proper dosage of levothyroxine and you have chronic fatigue? You are still tired. Even though you are taking your levothyroxine thyroid medicine every day without fail, you still have all the original hypothyroid symptoms of fatigue, hair loss, foggy brain, puffy face, weight gain, and elevated […]
Can Low Thyroid Function Cause High Cholesterol?
Hypothyroidism and high cholesterol can be closely connected. When the thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormone, the body’s normal metabolism can slow, including slower ability to clear cholesterol from the bloodstream. This can contribute to higher total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol, particularly in people with overt hypothyroidism. However, elevated cholesterol does not automatically mean […]
What Is Low-Dose Naltrexone and Who May Benefit From It?
Low-dose naltrexone (LDN) is an off-label treatment for various auto-immune diseases, cancers and chronic pain syndromes. Naltrexone, having a similar chemical structure to morphine and other opiates, was developed in the 1970’s as an oral opiate blocking drug. Naltrexone was FDA approved in 1984 as a 50 mg oral tablet for treatment of drug addiction. […]
Best Lab Tests to Monitor While on Testosterone Therapy
Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is intended for relief of symptoms from testosterone deficiency. Regular laboratory monitoring is required for monitoring treatment efficacy and for monitoring adverse side effects. Is the treatment producing the intended response or are adjustments needed? At TruemedMD, our initial laboratorzy panel is more sophisticated and includes many tests not usually done […]
Is Clomiphene a Better Alternative to Testosterone Therapy?
Men with low testosterone may have more than one treatment option.Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) directly supplies testosterone to the body, while clomiphene for low testosterone works by stimulating the body’s own hormonal signaling. The better option depends on the underlying cause of testosterone deficiency, fertility goals, symptoms, and overall health. For younger men who wish […]
What Happens If You Stop Testosterone Therapy?
Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is commonly prescribed to symptomatic men with low testosterone. Let us ask the question: What happens when someone decides to discontinue treatment? What happens when stopping testosterone therapy? Testosterone therapy supplies exogenous testosterone from outside the body, usually as a topical cream or gel. However, some men prefer injectable testosterone rather […]
Is Natural-Desiccated Thyroid Safe for Long-Term Use?
Natural desiccated thyroid, often called NDT or desiccated thyroid extract, has been used since the late 1800s, and it is one of the safest drugs available. It contains a full spectrum of thyroid hormones, T4 and T3 and T2 and T1 as well. About 20% of patients taking levothyroxine (T4 only) are not happy with […]
How Often Do We Check Thyroid Levels?
Your thyroid gland secretes thyroid hormones that control mitochondrial energy production, metabolic rate, body temperature, heart rate, and other essential body functions. When thyroid hormone production changes, either up or down, symptoms can start to appear, making thyroid function testing important for medical diagnosis and ongoing monitoring. The right thyroid treatment will depend on your […]