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Propecia – A Wonderful Hair Loss Prevention Medication

Posted on March 9th, 2010 by admin  |  2 Comments »

Hair loss among men is a prevalent condition caused by various reasons including illness, major surgery, Hormonal imbalances, thyroid gland fluctuations, and fungal infection of the scalp. However, the primary cause of hair loss among men is a genetic condition called “androgenetic alopecia”.

Male baldness initiates at the hairline, formulates an “M” shape if you look from the front, then the crown hair starts vanishing gradually, and ultimately a drape of hair is left around the sides of the head. If not treated on-time, the condition may worsen to utter baldness.

In order to treat hair loss resulting from heredity and genetic reasons, doctors recommend Propecia medication treatment. Propecia, which was first used to treat Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BHP) in older men, was utilized by the medical community for hair growth purposes. In order to reduce hair loss, Propecia basically works by preventing testosterone from transferring into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which is perhaps the major cause of male pattern baldness. After consuming Propecia for a couple of months, the level of DFT lessens in your body and the problem of your hair fall eliminates.

Every medicine comes with certain side effects, and so does Propecia. Its common side effects include itching, rashes, irritation, facial swelling, testicular pain, low libido, erectile dysfunction and low semen ejaculate. If you suffer from any of these during its use, it’s recommended to stop its usage immediately and consult your doctor.

Depression? Is Low Testosterone Responsible?

Posted on March 8th, 2010 by admin  |  No Comments »

After crossing the age of 30, many men experience a reduction in their testosterone levels. However, this reduction may be slow, but after a decade or so its effects may become serious and un-manageable, even embarrassing since many of it are related to sexual performance among men.

Here we’ll examine the consequences of testosterone deficiency resulting in depression, stress and anxiety among men. Many times people suffering from mood disorders and irritable behavior are associated with depression while low testosterone may be the actual reason.

Doctors usually misinterpret and confuse testosterone deficiency with depression primarily because low testosterone causes fatigue and reduced libido, and so does depression.  What adds to the complexity is that many physicians are simply unaware of the clinical symptoms of low testosterone and prescribe medication for depression without inspecting testosterone levels.

Testosterone is the principle male hormone that affects a male’s sexual development, therefore any deficiency may deprive men form their sexual powers making them feel dejected and depressed all the time, and this condition may give birth to a whole new array of health problems.

Testosterone replacement therapies are available and a few other products including injections, pills, patches and gels can raise testosterone levels. In addition, more natural approach including proper diet and exercising may also be helpful in boosting your body’s testosterone levels naturally.

In order to overcome the effects of testosterone deficiency including depression and anxiety, discuss with your doctor and consider undergoing testosterone replacement therapy.