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What Does Androgens Play in Men?

August 31, 2014

Role of Androgen in Men

androgens in menFor a man to be sexually activity and be able to perform well during sexual intercourse there must be the actions of some hormones. These hormones do a lot in enabling a man to perform better during sexual intercourse. Without these hormones it becomes hard for sex to be enjoyable. In some cases absence of these hormones can lead to erectile dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction has continued to be a worry in the lives of many men and just enough cases has been attributed to deficiency of the androgen in men.

Androgens are a group of sex hormones that are responsible for giving men their male characteristics. And hormones are chemical messengers. They communicate with tissues in the body to bring about many different changes.  They are very crucial for male sexual and reproductive function. They are also responsible for the development of secondary sexual characteristics in men, including facial and body hair growth, and bone and muscle development. Without sufficient androgens in the body of a man his may fail to achieve some of the masculine characteristics such as deep voice, broad chest and even the masculine physique. This therefore shows that that these hormones play a big role even in shaping the outward appearance of a man. There are hormones that are responsible for sexual functions in men but the major sex hormone in men is the testosterone hormone. This hormone is produced in the testes. The production of this hormone in the testes is controlled by the pituitary gland that is located in the brain. At times there might be a deficit of the male sex hormones in the body. This is referred to as Androgen deficiency. androgen deficiency is characterized by low levels of sex hormones especially the major sex hormone in a man’s body, the testosterone which is very essential for sexual health. There are very many causes of androgen deficiency. some may be as a result of a personal indulging in behaviors that are counterproductive to general body health or as a result of problems in the pituitary glands that controls the functions of the testes or when the testes has a problem that may maim their functions hence affecting the production of testosterone hormone.

Male climacteric

To begin with it is a known fact that women go through menopause and that is a period that productions of some crucial hormones in their bodies stops and this makes them unable to enjoy sex or other be actively in involved in sex as they were before reaching menopause. Men also go through this stage although hormonal fluctuations are not as abrupt as in women. They go through a gradual decrease in sex hormone levels from a longer time. This gradual decrease in sex hormones may begin at the age of thirty and continues gradually as they age.
Male climacteric is real and it happens in such a gradual process that may not be easily noticeable unlike in women where the drop in sex hormones is very abrupt. In men it takes time.

androgens in menFor this reasons old men who have reached 60 years of age are not as sexually active as a man in his early twenties. The hormone secretion is still not reduced at 20 and so men in this age tend to be very sexually active. The moment the testosterone levels drops due to age or due to sickness the sex drive of a man will tend to go low even his appetite for sex and the overall performance during sexual intercourse also becomes reduced.

Married men who have reached male climacteric ages but still needs to be sexually active often seeks the aid of other therapies like the testosterone replacement therapy to increase their testosterone levels in the body so that they can be able to regain their sex drive and be able to perform satisfactory sex to their women.

Male climacteric is a natural condition and should not be confused with erectile dysfunction. Whereas erectile dysfunction needs medical attention, male climacteric is a stage just like puberty that does not need to be treated. However as a man sexual needs may command him he may seek various interventions to increase his performance in bed like the use of sex pills.

There are other functions of the androgens except from the sexual functions. The androgens are also responsible for the strength of bones and muscles. This explains why old men will need the support of a walking stick to maintain their stability as the bones are not strong due to the lower levels of androgen in the body. In case of deficiency in androgens before the right age it is advisable to seek medical help as that is not a natural process. There should be optimum levels of the androgens in your body during your youth in absence of which there must be underlying serious disease that must be treated. However it is better to know your sexual health status, if you are experiencing symptoms of low androgen levels such as low sex drive, lethargy or low sperm production you should seek help to make your sex life more fun and enjoyable.

Dr. Dalal Akoury (MD) is an experienced doctor that has helped many cancer patients in their fight against the disease. She has also helped many people regain their sex appetite and add more fun into their sex life. She founded AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center which is home to many people seeking health breakthrough. Call on her now and learn more on how to enhance your sexual health.

Role Of Androgen In Men

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Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) Applied in Cancer Treatment

August 31, 2014

Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) As Used In Cancer Treatment

Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT)Prostate cancer is a type of cancer that has been a trouble in life of very many men for quite a long time. In men it is the type of cancer that has caused many deaths in men. It is as scary to many as breast cancer is to women. The best way to deal with prostate cancer is to great it before it spreads beyond the prostate. As known when prostate cancer metastasizes it becomes very difficult for it to be treated even with the known conventional cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery. There is need to reduce the chances of this disease reoccurring after treatments. It is common for progression of prostate cancer tumors even after radiation therapy or surgery. Therefore other ways that can be utilized by doctors in curbing the dangers of metastatic cancers are being developed to make prostate cancer containable. One of the alternatives that are used for prostate cancer treatment is the Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT).

Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for cancer treatment is also referred to as hormone therapy. Scientists have proved that prostate cancer cells cannot grow without androgens. They can neither survive without these androgens and therefore this presents an avenue through which this disease can be fought. Testosterone and other male hormones play a vital role in the growth and survival of prostate cancers and therefore if their activities can be inhibited then the growth of prostate cancers can be reduced greatly. Androgen is a term used to refer to all male hormones including testosterone which is the most dominant male hormone. Androgen deprivation therapy aims at reducing the amounts of androgens in the body of a male. When the male hormones are reduced the growth of cancer cells become slowed which helps in reducing the effects of prostate cancer and prevent metastasis. Reducing androgens also helps in shrinking the prostate cancer tumors.

Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) can be used with other conventional cancer treatment methods like chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery. Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is said to be very effective when used with these treatment methods and can be utilized in cases in where there is high possibility of prostate cancer returning. In other cases radiation therapy or surgery may not be able to clear all the cancerous cells in the prostate therefore Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) can be used to tame the remaining tumors so that they do not cause adverse effects on the patients who may still be undergoing treatment.

Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) has also been said to be very effective in treating prostate cancer that has metastasized and hence cannot be treated with conventional methods like radiation therapy and surgery. In this scenario it may not completely do away with the disease but it will help reduce pain in the patients as well as help them live longer. Androgen deprivation therapy is also very effective in suppressing the prostate cancer cells that are reflected on the lower levels of prostate- specific antigen (PSA).

Apart from its beneficial complementary use alongside conventional cancer treatment methods like radiation therapy and surgery, Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) can also be used as an alternative prostate cancer treatment replacing surgery and radiation therapy. This is possible since the prostate cancer cells can’t survive without these androgens.

How to reduce Androgens

Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT)There are some medicines that can be taken to reduce the androgens in the body of males. This is the most used method of reducing androids. There is also another method that can be used to reduce the androgens in the body of men. This is the removal of the testicles surgically. However this method is the least used. It is referred to as orchiectomy. Testicles is where more than 90% of the male hormones are made so removing the testicles can be the shortest way to reduce the male hormones but it is rarely used since it is permanent. The testicles can never be replanted after surgery.

Here are some of the drugs that are used in reducing the androgens in men

  • Antiandrogens– Antiandrogens help block the body’s supply of testosterone. There are steroidal antiandrogens and non-steroidal antiandrogens. The steroidal antiandrogens include megestrol while the non-steroidal antiandrogens include bicalutamide, cyproterone, flutamide, and nilutamide. The antiandrogens drugs sometimes are used along with LH-RH agonists for effectiveness.
  • LH-RH agonists and GnRH agonists– These drugs are effective in reducing androgens since they stop the body from making testosterone. They include goserelin, histrelin , leuprolide, and triptorelin.
  • GnRH antagonists– These drugs work well in reducing androgen since they stop the body from making testosterone. They work more instantly and they also mitigate the side effects that are caused by GnRH agonists. An example of GnRH antagonist is degarelix.
  • Androgen inhibitors-These drugs work by inhibiting the enzymes that the body requires to continue making the androgens especially testosterone. Examples of androgen inhibitors include; ketoconazole and abiraterone.

In some cases the LH-RH agonist and antiandrogens can be used at the same time complementarily to fight prostate cancer. In this case it is known as combined androgen blockade (CAB). It has been proved that men who undergo combined androgen blockade that flutamide or nilutamide lives much longer than men who undergo androgen deprivation therapy.

Side effects of androgen deprivation therapy

One of the major side effects of this therapy is the increased risk of heart related mortality. Other side effects includes; osteoporosis, higher levels of fats in blood, low muscle mass and increased body mass, low red blood cell count, increased risk to diabetes.

Dr. Dalal Akoury (MD) is an experienced integrative cancer doctor that has helped many cancer patients in their fight against the disease. She has worked hard not only in treating the disease but also in availing informational support to cancer patients at Awaremed which has become a place called home for many cancer patients. Call on her now and get help on cancer.

Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) As Used In Cancer Treatment

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Understanding Testosterone Replacement Therapy

August 30, 2014

Testosterone Replacement Therapy

Testosterone Replacement TherapyErectile dysfunction is a disease that must be fought at all angles. The body is aided by several hormones to work favorable. There are very many hormones in the body that perform different functions. Without these hormones the body may fail to perform effectively some of its processes. Sex is a process not an event. I think we need to appreciate this fact early enough lest you will not be doing anything meaningful reading this article. The process of sex involves very many things and one of the most needed paraphernalia for this process to be effective is the hormones. Hormones particularly the testosterone hormone plays a great role in sex performance. This is the hormone that make the man able to sexually satisfy a woman without this hormone even the urge to have sex is lost in a man. This therefore means that when this hormone is inadequate in levels then a man cannot achieve a lasting erection long enough to satisfy a woman. However the production of this hormone may fluctuate due to health issues or even as a result of age. As a man ages, the amount of testosterone in his body gradually declines. This natural decline starts after age 30 and continues throughout life. This therefore means that for a man to be active in sex, he should find a way to supplement testosterone as what the body now produces is not enough to keep the fire burning. One of the ways of supplementing the testosterone in the body is through Testosterone replacement therapy. However not all cases of erectile dysfunction are caused by inadequate production of hormone testosterone. There are other causes of erectile dysfunction but in cases where low testosterone levels is the cause then it can be cured by Testosterone replacement therapy. As all of you may know now testosterone is a crucial hormone in a man’s life as it is responsible for the proper development of male sexual characteristics. It is also important for maintaining muscle bulk in men, adequate levels of red blood cells, bone growth, a sense of well-being, and sexual function. Testosterone hormone is produced in the testicles.

A condition in which the body is not able to produce enough amounts of testosterone due to problems with the testicles or the pituitary glands that control the functions of the testicles is referred to as Hypogonadism. To restore the normal levels of testosterone in the body, testosterone replacement therapy can be done.

Testosterone replacement therapy

Testosterone replacement therapy involves supplementation of testosterone inform of injections, pellets, patches or gel in order to treat conditions in which the testes do not produce enough testosterone. It is also available in IV forms. Just like the estrogen replacement therapy in women, this ought to be done by an expert as the dosage is important for better results and to mitigate on the side effects. This therefore cannot be done without the help of an expert. This therapy has been found to be effective in fighting hypogonadism. It is also good in improves energy levels, perfect body mass, sex functions and muscle strength among other benefits.

The benefits of testosterone replacement therapy

Every person needs a sound sex life and if you are a victim of erectile dysfunction you may want to use the testosterone replacement therapy. If your case is as a result of hypogonadism, you benefit from the testosterone replacement therapy as it increases the levels of testosterone hormone in the body and hence it may reverse the effects of hypogonadism and restore your vibrant sex life. Other benefits of testosterone replacement therapy include;

  • Improves masculinity

One of the functions of the testosterone hormone is to emphasize the expression of men features. The testosterone replacement therapy ensures a lean body mass and helps in controlling weight while increasing energy at the same time. Testosterone has been found to have a good effect in decreasing the body fats while increasing muscle size and strength.

  • Gives strength to bones

Testosterone Replacement TherapyA study finding that was published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism showed that aged men can increase their bone density with testosterone replacement therapy. Testosterone hormone helps in strengthening bones hence giving support to muscles and other internal organs. However as a man grows old the levels of this crucial hormone drops in the body to weaker bones. It is therefore necessary for testosterone therapy to restore the bone strength and reduce their risk to osteoporosis.

  • Increases libido

Testosterone plays a major role in sexual activity. During sexual arousal the levels of testosterone heightens but it decreases in seasons of abstinence. Without this hormone libido becomes low and sexual activity is inhibited. Through testosterone replacement therapy libido is increased. It boosts sexual desire in men and even performance.

Disadvantages of testosterone replacement therapy

There are risks that have been associated with testosterone replacement therapy. Some of these risks include;

  • increases the risk of heart attack
  • Causes a sleeping disorder known as apnea which is characterized by stops and starts in breathing.
  • It also cause acne among other skin reactions
  • It may reduce sperm count and cause testicles to shrink
  • It may cause breast enlargement in men
  • Increases the risk of deep vein thrombosis which involves a blood clot forming in the veins. This clot may get logged in the lungs causing pulmonary embolism.

Dr. Dalal Akoury (MD) is an experienced doctor that has helped many cancer patients in their fight against the disease. She has also helped many people regain their sex appetite and add more fun their sexual life. She founded AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center which is home to many people seeking health breakthrough. Call on her now and learn more on how to enhance your sexual health.

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Sexual Performance Anxiety

August 30, 2014

Sexual Performance Anxiety – All is not lost there is hope with Dr. Dalal

Sexual performance

Sexual Performance Anxiety can frustrate your sexual fulfillment. Seeking for help in good time will help you recover from this problem.

Sex is supposed to be a pleasurable experience, but it’s hard to feel sexy or intimate with your partner when you have sexual performance anxiety which comes when you’re constantly wondering;

  • Am I doing this right?
  • Is my partner enjoying this?
  • Do I look fat?
  • Will I satisfy my partner?
  • Will I keep my erection?

With all these questions and worries you become too preoccupied to enjoy sex. Constant worry over your appearance or ability in bed can make sex stressful, boring and nerve-wracking. It can even make you want to avoid having sex in totality to avoid the feeling of disgrace. However it is important to know that sex is more than just a physical response and being aroused is tied into your emotions too. When your mind is too stressed out to focus on sex, your body can’t get excited either. We want to explore some of the sexual performance anxieties and possible solution which will help reignite your sex life.

Causes of Sexual Performance Anxiety

It is common knowledge that the human brain is at the center of all body functions controlling every activities taking place within the body this also include sex and anything around it. When planning to have sex it will be important that your brain is in absorber state to execute the functions relating to sex performances. There are very many different kinds of worries which can lead to sexual performance anxiety some of them may include:

  • Fear that you won’t perform well in bed and satisfy your partner sexually
  • Poor body image, including concern over your weight
  • Difficulties in your relationship
  • A man’s worry that his penis won’t measure up
  • A man’s concern about ejaculating prematurely or taking too long to reach orgasm
  • A woman’s anxiety about not being able to have an orgasm or enjoy the sexual experience

These are realistic concerns that anyone can experience and especially if you’re coming from a background of sexual dysfunctions of any kind. When they happen the body will always find a way of responding back by releasing stress hormones like epinephrine and norepinephrine in a series of reactions designed to basically confront and prepare your body for any forms of threats. Remember the kind of threats we are referring to does not include your partner, these reactions are intended to counterproductive to intimacy. I want to believe that by now you’re able to draw the line and position yourself as either having problems relating to sex or not, I want to address that person suffering silently in isolation because of sexual dysfunction.

If I have got your attention then follow this link and find doctor Dalal Akoury for lasting remedies to your problems. Just to bring you up to speed about this doctor, she is a professional who take her job as a worthy calling to serve and to help restore peoples lost or dying hopes of being well again. She has been in practice for more than two decades now and has transformed many relationships globally. Doctor Akoury founded AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center purposely to help you and your partner recover from this condition and live a much more fulfilling sex life. Calling doctor Akoury will be the first step you need to take for the journey or fulfillment to begin, your sex doesn’t matter everyone male and female can benefit from the vast experience of doctor Akoury.

When at her office she will professionally and in total confidence evaluate your individual situation and administer treatment naturally using the best and painless methods and techniques which may include the application of Orgasm Shot® (O-Shot®) or Priapus Shot ® among other treatments techniques available depending of her evaluation findings. Your anxiety will be dealt with professionally and get back to your full productivity not just in your sex life but also in other disciplines as well.

Symptoms of Sexual Performance Anxiety

Your state of mind can have a big impact on your ability to get aroused. Even if you’re with someone who you find sexually appealing, worrying about whether you’ll be able to please your partner can make it impossible for you to do just that.

In men, one of the effects of the stress hormones is to constrict blood vessels. When there is inadequate blood flowing into the penis, erection becomes difficult let alone sustaining it, this is because erection is possible only with adequacy of blood. Erection dysfunction affects even those men who normally don’t have any trouble getting excited; they too can become unable to get an erection when they’re overcome by sexual performance anxiety.

Even though sexual performance anxiety isn’t diagnosed as often in women as it is in men, but it can also affect there arousal too. Anxiety can prevent women from getting lubricated enough to have sex, and it can take away the physical desire to make love. These are some of the symptoms that when you notice frequently, then you need to start getting professional solution from the experts timely before the condition deteriorates further. Help is within reach if only you can make that very important call today.

Anxiety can take both men and women out of the mind-set needed to have sex. When your focus is diverted on whether you’ll perform well or not, you will lose concentration and this will adversely affect your performance in bed. Anyone who is distracted in anyway will not be attentive to love making which can make them feel like failures even more and this just compounds the magnitude of the problem that is already out of hand. Even if you are able to get aroused, you may be too distracted to reach orgasm and you can understand the consequences of that.

Sexual performance anxiety leads to a perpetual cycle. You become so anxious about sex that you can’t perform, which leads to even more sexual performance anxiety.

Sexual Performance Anxiety – All is not lost there is hope with Dr. Dalal

 

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Essential Oils for Cancer: Applied as Cancer Treatment

August 30, 2014

Essential Oils Help in Easing the Side Effects of Chemotherapy during Treatment

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essential oils

The word cancer has become synonymous to death in the minds of many people. Needless to say its closest relative is death! Cancer has continued to rob us of our loved ones and it has put doctors and Researchers on their toes trying to get better ways to treat the disease. Among the most common type of cancer is the breast cancer which has come synonymous to death of many women throughout the world. In the United States alone it has been claiming at least 40,000 lives that is from 2010. It has not only been the prevalent form of cancer in America only but in the rest of the world. In fact it is the disease that claims more lives year in year out. Other cancers such as the lung cancer, bone cancer and prostate cancer have also caused hurt to the world’s population.

The risk of acquiring some certain cancers increases with age especially the prostate and breast cancers but again just like other forms of cancer good nutrition can help reduce your risks of getting this dreaded disease. There are toxic compounds in the air we breathe and even the foods we eat are never a safe bet since most of the foods have been chemically grown to protect them from pests, some of these chemical residues remain in the foods and find their ways right into our bodies. Most commercially grown poultry are genetically modified to grow faster and as known genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are not good for health and can foster growth of cancer cells as they may alter DNA composition

The toxicity in our environments calls for healthy eating, eating foods that are rich in anti oxidants that can flush the toxins that may trigger growth of cancerous cells out of our bodies. Vegetables and fruits are always encouraged since most of them are rich in nutrients that can feed our cells and at the same time they are rich in antioxidants that help us in fighting cancerous cells and keeping as cancer free. Researchers have now availed another way of fighting cancer and that’s by using some essential oils that are believed to have anticancer property.

Some of the essential oils for treating cancer

The use of essential oils in fighting cancer was not very easy in the past as the practitioners were afraid to use it just in case it fails or interacts negatively with the conventional cancer treatment methods like chemotherapy and radiation therapy. However, therapists trained in aromatherapy have been using the essential oils to promote healing after chemotherapy and even during chemotherapy to reduce the side effects that these conventional cancer treatments are feared for. The aromatherapists safely use these essential oils in cancer treatment and restore health in cancer patients.

Some of the essential oils that are known to have a positive effect in fighting most type of cancers include; Frankincense, Balsam Fir, Thyme, Hyssop, Sandalwood, Tsuga and Orange. These oils are effective in fighting cancer and they are available in capsules that may be taken orally. The capsule contains drops of these oils that may be combined with carrier oil. It is however advisable to use more of these essential oils since when one oil is used for a long time the body may become resistant to it, therefore for better results you can alternate the essential oils within a period of three to four weeks.

Essential oils for cancer treatment

Essential oils for cancer treatment

The use of essential oils in cancer treatment has been endorsed by different people all over the world. One of the experts who have endorsed the use of essential oils in cancer treatment is Cherie Perez, a supervising research nurse in M. D. Anderson’s Department of Genitourinary Medical Oncology. Perez teaches the cancer patients the art of aromatherapy. Perez says that the use of essential oils in cancer treatment helps in soothing the cancer patients and reduces their stress and anxiety during treatment. Perez says that one of the major complaints from cancer patients is that of anxiety and sleeplessness. When patients are relaxed they sleep well which helps in promoting healing.

Perez says that aromatherapy can be used in cancer treatment to ease the pain that patients go through during chemotherapy and radiation therapy. The use of essential oils also helps mitigate some of the side effects of conventional therapies like chemotherapy and radiation therapy which most patients find hard to endure. Perez advises that however soothing aromatherapy is to cancer patients it needs to be handled by an expert in order for the patient to receive its full benefits and guarantee safety of use.

Radiation therapy causes major skin problems and therefore anything that is to be applied on the skin should be approached carefully. Whatever oil is to be used in aromatherapy should be evaluated by an expert as haphazard application of phototoxic oils can cause even more harm. Skin sensitization is also an issue that should be avoided. It is advisable to avoid the use of phototoxic oils as they cause light-related irritation and even darkening of the skin when exposed to certain types of light. Some of the phototoxic oils include; Lemon, Angelica, Bergamot, Grapefruit, Mandarin and Lime.

Dr. Dalal Akoury (MD) is an experienced integrative cancer doctor that has helped many cancer patients in their fight against the disease. She has worked hard not only in treating the disease but also in availing informational support to cancer patients at Awaremed which has become a place called home for many cancer patients. Call on her now and get help on cancer.

Essential Oils Help in Easing the Side Effects of Chemotherapy during Treatment

 

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