Antoaneta Sawyer, Ph. D.
According to a late U.S. study, published May 26, 2008 in the journal Archives of Internal Medicine many men with low testosterone levels do not receive any treatment at all, due to their low socioeconomic status and missing health care coverage:
a/ low socioeconomic status
b/ missing health care coverage.
Function: The main function of the prostate is to store and secrete a clear, slightly alkaline (pH 7.29) fluid that constitutes 10-30% of the volume of the seminal fluid that, along with spermatozoa, constitutes semen. The rest of the seminal fluid is produced by the two seminal vesicles. The alkalinity of seminal fluid helps neutralize the acidity of the vaginal tract, prolonging the lifespan of sperm. The prostate also contains some smooth muscles that help expel semen during ejaculation. Prostatic secretions vary among species. They are generally composed of simple sugars, and are often slightly alkaline. In human prostatic secretions, the protein content is less than 1% and includes zinc, proteolytic enzymes, acid phosphatase, and prostate-specific antigen.
Regulation: To work properly, the prostate needs male hormones (androgens), which are responsible for male sex primary and secondary characteristics (male sexual behavior). The main male hormone is testosterone, produced mainly by the testicles. Some testosterone is very small amounts by the adrenals. However, it is the metabolite of testosterone (dihydrotestosterone) that regulates the prostate. But if you do not produce enough testosterone, you have not enough dihydrotestosterone either. It is the metabolite that can be blamed for the alopecia in male.
Androgen deficiency (or low testosterone) in elderly is a frequent phenomenon, and is due to several factors:
1/ Prostate operation (radical or partial)
2/ Undiagnosed (missing blood test) deficiency.
3/ Unrecognized (subtle or latent) form of Androgen deficiency.
4/ Unwillingness for testosterone therapy prescription.
5/ Missing health care insurance.
Blood Test: Androgen deficiency in males 40 and older who do not have established pituitary or testicular disorders other than aging, must be confirmed by at least two morning samples taken on different mornings. Androgen deficiency is confirmed by testosterone less than 8 mmol per L, or 8-15 mmol per L with high LH (greater than 1.5 times the upper limit of the eugonadal reference range for young men).
Clinical symptoms: Androgen deficiency syndrome is characterized by several symptoms like: anxiety, low libido, erectile dysfunction, osteoporosis, sleep disturbance, morning tiredness, frequent anger or depression.
Erectile impotence (ED) is a common disorder and there is a strong association with cardiovascular risk factors and they should be considered in all cases of ED. It is recommended that serum testosterone be included in blood test investigations for ED along with CVD risk indices. However, androgen deficiency is an uncommon (<5%)
According to a late U.S. study, published May 26, 2008 in the journal Archives of Internal Medicine many men with low testosterone levels do not receive any treatment at all, due to their low socioeconomic status and missing health care coverage:
a/ low socioeconomic status
b/ missing health care coverage.
Function: The main function of the prostate is to store and secrete a clear, slightly alkaline (pH 7.29) fluid that constitutes 10-30% of the volume of the seminal fluid that, along with spermatozoa, constitutes semen. The rest of the seminal fluid is produced by the two seminal vesicles. The alkalinity of seminal fluid helps neutralize the acidity of the vaginal tract, prolonging the lifespan of sperm. The prostate also contains some smooth muscles that help expel semen during ejaculation. Prostatic secretions vary among species. They are generally composed of simple sugars, and are often slightly alkaline. In human prostatic secretions, the protein content is less than 1% and includes zinc, proteolytic enzymes, acid phosphatase, and prostate-specific antigen.
Regulation: To work properly, the prostate needs male hormones (androgens), which are responsible for male sex primary and secondary characteristics (male sexual behavior). The main male hormone is testosterone, produced mainly by the testicles. Some testosterone is very small amounts by the adrenals. However, it is the metabolite of testosterone (dihydrotestosterone) that regulates the prostate. But if you do not produce enough testosterone, you have not enough dihydrotestosterone either. It is the metabolite that can be blamed for the alopecia in male.
Androgen deficiency (or low testosterone) in elderly is a frequent phenomenon, and is due to several factors:
1/ Prostate operation (radical or partial)
2/ Undiagnosed (missing blood test) deficiency.
3/ Unrecognized (subtle or latent) form of Androgen deficiency.
4/ Unwillingness for testosterone therapy prescription.
5/ Missing health care insurance.
Blood Test: Androgen deficiency in males 40 and older who do not have established pituitary or testicular disorders other than aging, must be confirmed by at least two morning samples taken on different mornings. Androgen deficiency is confirmed by testosterone less than 8 mmol per L, or 8-15 mmol per L with high LH (greater than 1.5 times the upper limit of the eugonadal reference range for young men).
Clinical symptoms: Androgen deficiency syndrome is characterized by several symptoms like: anxiety, low libido, erectile dysfunction, osteoporosis, sleep disturbance, morning tiredness, frequent anger or depression.
Erectile impotence (ED) is a common disorder and there is a strong association with cardiovascular risk factors and they should be considered in all cases of ED. It is recommended that serum testosterone be included in blood test investigations for ED along with CVD risk indices. However, androgen deficiency is an uncommon (<5%)
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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The material in this newsletter is provided for informational purposes only. Thus our intentions are not to diagnose, cure, mitigate, treat or prevent any disease. If you use the information in this newsletter without the approval of your health professional, the authors of this letter do not assume any responsibility. Copyright @ 2009, Natural Health-Wellness LLC. All rights reserved.
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