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The different pharmaceutical forms of testosterone for human administration currently available includes the following:

• Injectable ( such as testosterone cypionate/testosterone enanthate in oil)
• Oral Andriol,
• Bucall Striant
• Transdermal skin patches and transdermal creams
• Gels Androgel and Testim
• Roll on and Nasal Sprays

Some interesting roles that Testosterone have played:

Testosterone & Sports/Athletes:

Increasing testerone is often used by athletes to improve their performance, and in the former Eastern Germany they even used it in women athletes so they would have superior physical abilities to other competitors. The noticeable side effects on those women are growth of facial hair and outer look that was male like. In men however, a slight increase in testerone levels can have great effects on their physical shape. Anabolic steroid ( of which testosterone is one) have also be taken to enhance muscle development, strength/endurance. After a series of scandals and publicity in the 1980s such as Ben Jonhson’s improved performance at the 1988 Summer Olympics, anabolic steroids were designated as “controlled substance.” 

Many other applications of Testosterone includes the following:

• The original intention of Testosterone were the treatment of males who have too little or no natural endogeneous testosterone production-males with hypogonadism. Appropriate use for this purpose is legitimate hormone replacement therapy which maintains serum testosterone levels in the normal range
• Infertility
• Lack of libido
• Erectile dysfunction
• Osteoporosis
• Penile enlargement
• Height growth
• Bone marrow stimulation
• Reversal of anemia
• Appetite stimulation

• As Anti ageing wonder drug ( the decline of testosterone production with age has led to a demand for Androgen Replacement Therapy) 

• Testosterone is often administered to female-to-male transsexual men as part of the hormone replacement therapy, with a “target level” of the normal male testosterone level.
  

• Like-wise, male-to-female transsexual women are sometimes prescribed drugs [anti-androgens] to decrease the level of testosterone in the body and allow for the effects of estrogen to develop.

• Women may also use testosterone therapies to treat or prevent loss of bone density, muscle mass and to treat certain kinds of depression and low energy state

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Some interesting cases/scenario where testosterone level in the body can be increased::

No 1:

Experts recommend one of the safest ones and most importantly legal ones is to increase zinc mineral intake.Also brewers yeast, whole grains and wheat have high levels of zinc in them and they are totally natural.The minimal dose of zinc for men is 15 mg per day, but up to 50 mg daily can be taken, anything more than that can cause unwanted side effects and can be hazardous for your health.

No 2:

In a 2003 study, it show that serum testosterone levels reach a peak seven days after abstaining from ejaculation.

No. 3:

Recent research has suggested that alcohol consumption in women can temporarily raise testosterone levels. A 2006 BBC article states : “ According to medical research, testosterone- the homone connected to male characteristics such as aggression and sex drives –rises in women by up to 50% when they drunk. In men, it falls”

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Testosterone is a male hormone and its presence can briefly be explained in various development stages:

• Its being produces first in a male fetus just seven weeks after conception.

• In adolescents testosterone changes the voice of a teenage boy, makes his muscles fill out, and stimulates his sex drive.

• In adult men, the hormone plays a role in maintaining muscle mass and strength, fat distribution, bone strength, making one to fee more aggressive and red blood cell production, as well as libido and sperm production..

• Men hit their peak with testosterone at about age 17.

• Levels plateau for a while, and then slowly start to slide in their 30s and 40s.

• By the time a man reaches 80, his testosterone level will be about half of what it was when he was a young man.

In both males and females, Testosterone plays key roles in health and well-being. Examples include enhanced libido, energy, immune function, and protection against osteoporosis. On average, the adult male body produces about twenty to thirty times the amount of testosterone that an adult female’s body does

Testosterone is a steroid hormone from the androgen group. It is primarily secreted in the testes of males and the ovaries of females although small amounts are secreted by the adrenal glands. It is the principal male sex hormone and an anabolic steroid.

Like other steroid hormones, testosterone is derived from cholesterol. The largest amounts of testosterone are produced by the testes in men, but it is also synthesized in smaller quantities in women by the thecal cells of the ovaries, by the placenta, as well as by the zona reticularis of the adrenal cortex in both sexes.

In the testes, testosterone is produced by the Leydig cells. The male generative glands also contain Sertoli cells which require testosterone for spermatogenesis. Like most hormones, testosterone is supplied to target tissues in the blood where much of it is transported bound to a specific plasma protein, sex hormone binding globulin.

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What does herbs play in the sexual well being of a person?

The benefit is attributed to the adaptogen effect of the herbs in the supplement. Herbs are food forms that have to be taken every day for some time to see the changes taking place. These bring about positive changes, adapt into your system and improve your level of wellness. This food substance is adaptogen.

Append below in summary, some herbs that are supposed to help in general debility, deficient libidos, lack sexual drive/desire sexual dysfunction and low libido, increase testosterone level :- 

Damiana:

•  Damiana stimulates the natural desire for sex.
•  One feel more relaxed, as that part of the body becomes more intense and the sexual drive increases.  

Horny Goat Weed  

• Horny Goat Weed is effective in stimulating sexual desire in both women and men.
• For centuries, this herb has been used to revamp and regain sexual drive and desire, to treat deficient libidos. 
• In Asia, horny goat weed is widely used as an aphrodisiac and is found in traditional and botanical medicinal practices. 

 Maca 

• Maca is widely used by medical professionals in Peru to treat sexual dysfunction and low libido in both men and women. 
• It is also sometimes prescribed to women for relief of menopause. 
• This herb stimulates sexual arousal in men and women.   

Mucuna Pruriens: 

• Mucuna Pruriens is from India
• For thousands of years has been documented as to its’ effectiveness. 
• The active component is L-dopa, which today is a well-known libido-booster.
• Men seeking relief from erectile problems and low libido have used this herb remedy. 
• Also used by women for menopause relief. 

Muira Puama/Potency Wood 

• Muira Puama is a Brazilian shrub that has been used historically for its powerful aphrodisiac and nerve stimulant ability.
• Studies have confirmed that “potency wood” as its commonly called, is highly effective in the treatment of waning libido and sexual dysfunction.
• Many products in Germany use this ingredient and reported great results.

Panax Ginseng: 

•  a well-known Asian herb that has been scientifically proven to increase energy.
•  Both men and women have yielded significant boost in sex-drive and libido using this widely used herbs. 
•  The commonest adaptogen  which gives a lot of goodness to your system. It has food functional properties and has been used to boost health  

 Polypodium Vulgare 

• Polypodium Vulgare is a plant that has been used for its effectiveness to both calm and restore sexual tension on a cellular level.
• The end results have been considered to help relieve stress and improve urinary function. 

Saw Pametto: 

• Saw Palmetto is a berry used by Native Americans traditionally  to restore lost libidos in both men and women. 
• For men, this herb has aided impotence, inflammation of enlarged prostate, bladder and atrophy of the testes.
• On the other hand, women have benefited from renewed sexual desire, a re-awakening of breast development, and relief from uterine and ovarian irritability. 

 Tongkat Ali (Long Jack)

•  Tongkat Ali significantly boosts sex drive and function by building testosterone.( Testosterone stimulates metabolism, promotes lipogenesis (burning of fat), increases the formation of red blood cells, and accelerates muscle growth.) 
• Tongkat Ali is a natural testosterone builder.
•  Tongkat Ali Eurycoma Longifolia also known as Long Jack, has been shown to support male hormonal balance (including testosterone availability) , libido and performance according to animal studies.
•  Tongkat Ali Eurycoma Longifolia has been traditionally used for more than 300 years to enhance energy levels, endurance and stamina, and to reduce occasional mental fatigue.

Animal studies have demonstrated Tongkat Ali Eurycoma Longifolia’s ability to enhance sex drive, performance and potency:-

•   Rats supplemented with Long Jack showed an increased interest in amenable females.
•   It is also interesting to note that there was a significant increase in sexual activity and produced considerably larger litters.  

Yohimbe Bark 

• Yohimbe Bark is an African bark that increases erections by dilating blood vessels in the genital area. Yohimbe has been used for centuries as an aphrodisiac, increasing blood flow to the genitals of both men and women.
• Studies have also shown Yohimbe’s additional benefit in treating some cases of impotence due to increased mental stimulation allowing for better sexual performance. 

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An interesting article from The Star (4/5/07) pertaining to a very common question asked:“ ‘I eat the same and do as much exercise as my friend next door, so why am I fatter?’,”

The answer perhaps lie with the recent scientific study which discovered the link between genes and obesity. Researchers led by Prof Hattersley and Prof Mark McCarthy of the University of Oxford examined the genetics of nearly white European:39,000 children and adults from Britain,Finland and Italy.

The study reveals: Continue Reading »

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Reported in The Star (2/5/07) pertaining to Uterine Cancer:

·          It usually affects the lining of the uterus (endometrium).

·          It is the fourth most common cancer in women in Peninsular Malaysia.

 ·          Benign growths of the uterus – such as polyps and fibroids – are common. They are not cancerous. After removal, such growths do not come back, in most instances.

 ·         Most types of uterine cancer are endometrial cancer. If uterine cancer spreads outside the uterus, it will be found in the adjacent lymph nodes and structures, or to distant organs, like the lungs, liver and bone.    

Difference between Cervical Cancer And Uterine Cancer: Continue Reading »