Testosterone prescriptions, writes Steve Kettmann in the New York Times
, have jumped from 1.75 million in 2002 to 4.5 million last year. What, exactly, is up with that? is the subject of Kettmann’s discussion of youth, sex, and power and their appropriate place in the life of the human male, suggeting that human males should think about the value of a real and natural course of their lives before choosing to quash it with hormones. Kettmann quotes Abraham Morgentaler, an associate clinical professor of urology at Harvard Medical School and author of “Testosterone for Life,†explaining that “there are still millions of men in this country who have symptoms and signs of testosterone deficiency who are not diagnosed or treated and should be.” Sounds good, but so does Kettman’s response:
Dr. Morgentaler told me about men he treated who no longer had that burning drive to run out and sell another client, all because of low testosterone. But is that so bad? Do we really want to feed a business culture that increasingly elevates cocksure confidence and pushiness above all else, especially if it filters into everyday life? In an era marked by the dangerous decisions of an entire industry full of gung-ho alpha males, shouldn’t we be wary of a culture that pushes us even further in that direction? Maybe some quiet time for reflection or awareness of the consequences of one’s actions might not be so bad  even if it means a little lower T.
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I am 54 and i have a 10yr old and a 15yr.old.The testosterone helps me sleep better,more energy and my brain functions are so much better and not to forget the libdo.I feel like my overall well-being is better.I use the P-22 from GNC HALF OF WHAT IS PRESCRIBED.They are capsules.My doctor would give me a shot every month until he retired 8yrs ago.He was my doc for 48years.I would like to find someone else who understands the confidence it brings to your life!
Cannot find the P-22 you mentioned. Any other names
I’m 54 and 6 years ago discovered that I had osteoporosis due to both low T and low vitamin D. I’ve also been struggling with depression a lot. My endocrinologist keeps an eye on my T level so that I take the right dose each day. T shots are from the dark ages and T patches are not up to date either. For at least the last 6 years, I’ve been using a jell version of T called Androgel. From what I’ve read, there is a low T epidemic in America and it is not just the middle age or older men. If your T level is too low for someone that age, osteoporosis and depression are real possible side effects. If your T level is too high for someone’s age, then the red blood count will reach an unhealthy level which will thick the blood and possibly make someone act a bit manic or worse very aggressive.
I am 65 years old. I was tired all the time, could not sleep, was gaining weight and a lot of other bad stuff. Got my T tested and was OFF the low end of scale for a man MY age! Got Rx for testosterone cream. Last time tested was still low, but ON scale! Sleep Much better, more energy, LOST weight. I can only imagine what it would be like if I got T to normal level! If you think you need it, GO FOR IT!
I’m 53 years old. I can’t tell you what a difference it makes in my mood, even my wife says I’m more calm and clearheaded. Originally I used Androgel, but saw little increase in my T levels. I now have my wife administer a shot every two weeks. Low T was probably never a problem until life expectancy increased.
54 years old. Saved my life. Saved my marriage. Saved my business. Using REAL EXPENSIVE Testim cream. Looking for alternative.
Those around me, who count on me can now sit back down and watch me do all their work while overpay them grossly.
Any suggestions on alternatives to Testim?
thanx in advance