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Doctors routinely test cholesterol, but not testosterone. Could Low T weaken your bones, muscles and health? Why is it so often ignored?
The FDA generally disapproves of testosterone therapy in women and men. What are the pros and cons of TRT or ERT? Is the FDA right? Statins?
Statins may have an unwanted side effect. Sexual dysfunction is not official, but readers report that statins diminish sex drive and lower T.
Contrary to popular belief, saltpeter has no known impact on sex drive and has not been used in institutional or military mess halls.
Dr. Shanna Swan discusses her research on the everyday chemicals undermining our health and fertility now and possibly in the future.
Paroxetine, and duloxetine can delay orgasm to the point that sexual intercourse is no longer enjoyable; it may also reduce libido.
A reader reports that testosterone shots solved his problems with sex drive and improved his moods. But FDA disapproves of such testosterone treatment.
Men with low testosterone due to aging may have better sexual function if their doctors prescribe testosterone replacement therapy.
SSRI antidepressants like fluoxetine can lower sex drive. A different antidepressant might solve the problem, but adjusting could be a challenge.
Could testosterone cream together with estrogen help overcome low libido after menopause? Research suggests it might, but the dose is critical.
The FDA has approved two drugs to improve women's sexual desire. Trouble is, they have unpleasant side effects. Research shows testosterone enhances libido.
FDA gave the green light to Amag for its injectable medication designed to increase sexual desire in premenopausal women.
There is no Viagra for women, but there are many ways that women's sexual health could be bolstered. Find out what an integrative approach would look like.
When a couple has a mismatched level of libido it often creates tension in a relationship. What if her sex drive is greater than his?
Are men alerted to dutasteride (Avodart) sexual side effects? What about elevations in blood sugar, LDL cholesterol or liver enzymes. Does ED persist?
Millions of men are suffering from benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) but will their medication lower their libido or cause persistent erectile dysfunction?
The FDA is warning men that taking too much testosterone could lead to heart attacks, heart failure, strokes, liver problems, infertility and depression.
Tamsulosin is prescribed to men with an enlarged prostate so urination is less of a problem. Sexual side effects can be a downside of such alpha blockers.
We love licorice. High-quality natural licorice candy is wonderful. But too much licorice, whether as candy or in pills, can be dangerous in not deadly.
Despite new data about testosterone treatment for men with "low T" the FDA remains adamant that this is a no-no! It warns about testosterone side effects.
When flibanserin was approved by the FDA to enhance female libido, headlines announced the arrival of "female Viagra." Why hasn't the drug taken off?
Is testosterone therapy a boon or a boondoggle for men with low T? Many people remember the HRT disaster for women. What is the story on TRT for men?
Young and middle-aged women are complaining that their partners are virtually uninterested in sex. What is behind this epidemic of low libido?
The impact of an anti-anxiety drug on sexual interest and performance can aggravate differences between partners.
If a man appears to have little or no interest in sex, try to figure out why before requesting a prescription for testosterone to boost sex drive.
What's the straight and skinny on the new sex pill for women? Flibanserin (Addyi) has gotten a lot of headlines but what is the real story on pros and cons?
Flibanserin has been highly controversial as a sex pill for women. Even women's groups are divided on its benefits and risks. Experts recommended approval.
After years of controversy flibanserin was finally given a green light by an FDA panel of outside experts. What is the straight and skinny on this sex drug?
Patients aren't always told that some drug side effects last a long time. Sometimes an adverse reaction can be permanent. People must be warned in advance!
Mismatch in sex drive and desire often causes couples great distress. Many think men want sex more than women. Here are many stories about female sexuality.
It is not clear that DHEA can turbo-charge sex life, but it can help with postmenopausal vaginal dryness as well as erectile dysfunction.
