TESTOSTERONE (and other) hormones - Ask more questions about their usefulness

2 texts on hormones and testosterone
(So that you understand, once and for all, that they can be very beneficial when used well, for those who really need them and by those who know how to indicate and monitor their use):

TESTOSTERONE for women

Guys, it has come to my attention that non-bioidentical testosterone “to increase libido” (Deposteron and co., as far as I know) is being “recommended”, but even without consulting a doctor to check the need for it (“black market” or “prescription from a doctor friend”). DON'T do this: the side and adverse effects in the medium and long term can be devastating!

✅ Testosterone, for those who really need it, can really help restore health, productivity and well-being (read my articles about it here: https://icaro.med.br/?s=TESTOSTERONA), but only in this condition and with well-guided and monitored use. If used incorrectly and/or unnecessarily, like all hormones, it can be very dangerous.

✅ We can often restore good hormone levels just by improving our lifestyle habits and keeping them good: in fact, this should always be the first step!

Any use of hormones must be accompanied by good lifestyle habits, otherwise the body cannot carry out the orders that the hormones are trying to transmit.

Libido, especially in women, depends on several factors, such as stress, the phase of the cycle, neurotransmitters (especially dopamine and serotonin), hormones (thyroid, progesterone and testosterone), psychological factors... Acting on one of these factors if the problem is with others won't work and could lead to problems!

Hormones should only be prescribed rationally and appropriately after taking into account complementary tests and the clinical picture. Otherwise, it may be inappropriate.

Always check doses, the form of administration, the quality of the substance administered, for how long, monitor effects, readjust doses, re-evaluate tests: all this only a competent doctor can do for you.

✅ What is “good” for your neighbor may not be good or even catastrophic for you! Don't fall for the “this is always good for that” line - each human being is different and reacts differently to what comes from the external environment!

Common sense, people!

Experts highlight benefits of #TESTOSTERONE and counter criticism of the hormone
(Link to original article)

“The hormone has several benefits, including inhibiting factors that cause cardiovascular and atherosclerotic diseases.

The experts also point out that the series of patients treated in Brasilia with testosterone replacement and aromatase inhibitors, according to the standardized pharmaceutical technique studied at international conferences, confirms published research.”

Being a man is culturally synonymous with vigor and virility. Much of this vigor is due to the male hormone testosterone. The substance is so beneficial to the body that men and women have taken medical treatments with it in search of its many benefits, such as preventing osteoporosis, improving cognition and attention and increasing libido. The hormone also promotes increased strength, energy and muscle mass, combats depression and helps burn fat.

However, the benefits for the heart have been highlighted the most. “Low testosterone levels are linked to unfavorable changes in triglycerides and HDL cholesterol, which are factors in cardiovascular and atherosclerotic diseases,” explains Leandra Sá, coordinator of the Pharmaceutical Advisory Department at Farmacotécnica, a biochemical pharmacist and specialist in Allopathic Magistral Manipulation.

Recently, the newspaper O GLOBO reported on the possible risks that the hormone could pose to the heart when testosterone replacement is used. Experts in the field and with extensive experience in handling and prescribing the hormone disagree with the information published and attest to its advantages. “It has been reported that testosterone replacement can increase the risk of heart attacks, which has caused a great deal of distress and doubt in many patients who, with declining testosterone levels, have undergone replacement treatment in the face of notorious problems such as muscle weakness, weight gain, cognitive loss, depression, increased risk of type II diabetes and heart disease. By the way, bioidentical testosterone replacement therapy is highly beneficial in these indications,” argues Arnoldo Velloso da Costa, a neurologist, nutritionist and former researcher at the Alexander Von Humboldt Foundation (Germany).

Arnoldo warns that the study in question, used to convey the erroneous information, was published in the JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association), which admitted that the average testosterone level of the participants was 332 ng/dL or 3,330 pg/mL. “It's worth remembering that previous studies have shown that low levels of testosterone, equivalent to those in the study in question, indicated an increase in cardiovascular risk compared to levels above 500-550 ng/dL, when a cardioprotective action has already been clinically observed, which is completely opposite to the result of the aforementioned study. The targeted replacement levels raise testosterone levels to 600-900 ng/dL,” warns the neurologist.

Dr. Arnoldo V. da Costa points out that a relevant methodological flaw in R. Vigen's study was that it did not evaluate estradiol levels. “In the elderly, there can be an increase in visceral fat, which favors the activation of the aromatase enzyme, which has the ability to convert testosterone into estradiol, and this conversion can alter the balance of pro- and anticoagulant factors and increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes,” explains the doctor. “In our series of patients in Brasilia, there has never been a single case of heart attack or stroke, because estradiol levels, like estrone, are strictly controlled, kept below 100 pg/mL and estradiol between 20 and 40 pg/mL. When there is a tendency for estradiol to rise, aromatase blockade is used with chrysin or arimidex, which inhibit the aromatase enzyme. This reduces the risk that may have led to the catastrophic complications of the study in question,” he explains.

The experts also point out that the series of patients treated in Brasilia with testosterone replacement and aromatase inhibitors, according to the standardized pharmaceutical technique studied at international congresses, confirms research published in 2013, which showed clear cardiovascular benefits for a large series of patients.

A recent German study, conducted by E. Leifke and colleagues, showed that testosterone replacement reduced levels of ADMA (Asymmetric Dimethyl Arginine), promoting a reduction in cardiovascular risk. Although it is a very recent concept, it is already known that ADMA prevents the adequate release of nitric oxide, which is essential to the physiology of the endothelium. “A study conducted with numerous therapeutic and clinical follow-up failures has only served to create panic among users of the drug who have noticed an improvement in their quality of life. It demonstrates that, in order to deal with the issue, complete scientific study and knowledge in the field of hormonal physiology and pharmaceutical sciences are necessary,” concludes Leandra Sá de Lima.

* It's like I always say: for some years now, there have been “studies” that seem to have been fabricated in order to undermine the credibility of what, if properly indicated and used, can free people from the clutches of the Disease Industry... Get vaccinated, via quality information! Or at least always try to hear “both sides of the coin”.