Understanding Hormones

Hormones are our body’s way of controlling everything from growth and development to reproduction. There is a very small amount that can trigger a large response in your body so it’s important for people to have them balanced out properly. Hormones in our body are a delicate balance. Sometimes they get out of whack, and […]

Top 5 Reasons Why Pregnenolone Is So Important

Hormones are chemicals that are produced by the endocrine system’s glands. They travel through the bloodstream to other parts of the body such as tissues and organs, sending them messages, telling them what to do. Due to their essential role in the human body, hormones help to regulate the following:  Growth and development Reproduction and […]

Testosterone Replacement Therapy – What To Expect | Androgenix

What Is Testosterone? Testosterone is a hormone found in humans and other animals. In men, the testicles produce testosterone. Testosterone is also made by women’s ovaries but in much smaller amounts. Secreted by the adrenal glands, testes, and ovaries, testosterone contributes to many aspects of healthy living. Production of testosterone increases considerably during puberty and then starts […]

HRT: Choosing the Right Fit Between Systemic and Local Estrogen Therapy

Hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, is used to replenish the levels of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone which fluctuate and decline as we age.  Supplementing these hormones helps fight the symptoms of menopause and helps prevent the development of long-term illnesses that can result from long-term hormone deficiencies.  The goal of HRT is to enable the […]

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and Its Impact on Depression and Anxiety

Hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, is used to replenish the levels of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone which fluctuate and decline due to age or illness.  Supplementing these hormones helps fight the symptoms of menopause and helps prevent the development of long-term diseases that can result from long-term hormone deficiencies.  The goal of HRT is to […]

TRT and Testosterone: Unpacking Myths and Truths of Male Hormonal Cycles

Unlike women who go through a hormonal cycle every month, men go through a hormonal cycle every twenty-four hours.  Men have about ten times more testosterone than women, and even though men also make estrogen and progesterone, they make it in much smaller amounts.  The male hormonal cycle is affected by how much testosterone is […]

Men and HRT: The Modern-Day Choices

Hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, is an increasing popular modern-day health choice for men who are suffering from an imbalance of hormones.  HRT helps men feel healthier, more energetic, and more mentally sharp.  While they sound similar, testosterone replacement therapy, or TRT, and hormone replacement therapy, HRT, are different in their approach.  TRT usually addresses […]

What Impact Do Elevated Estrogen Levels Have on Men?

Do men need estrogen? While most people think of estrogen as the “female” hormone and testosterone as the “male” hormone, both testosterone and estrogen are needed for male and female bodies to function properly.  Higher levels of testosterone are found in men and higher levels of estrogen are found in women and even though estrogen […]

Yes, Andropause! A Comprehensive Look at Male Menopause

What is andropause? Andropause is a time in a man’s life when he produces less testosterone. Menopause in women is generally a rather rapid hormonal change while andropause in men is much more gradual and happens later in life.  Approximately only about 30 percent of men in their 50s will experience reduced testosterone related changes […]

Thyroid & Testosterone: The Hidden Dance of Hormonal Health

Thyroid hormones, including thyroxine and triiodothyronine, are produced by the thyroid gland in the neck. These hormones regulate metabolism, energy levels, and body temperature and influence every cell and organ in the body. Thyroid hormones are critical for early brain development and metabolic activity. Testosterone, the primary male sex hormone, is produced in the male […]