* Sports Briefs Nov 25, 2008
ATHLETICS Montgomery admits doping Disgraced former world record holder Tim Montgomery said he took testosterone and human growth hormone before the Sydney Olympics and does not deserve the gold medal he won in the 400m relay. The admission was made during an interview scheduled to air tonight on HBO television. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
IOC to probe Tim Montgomery's Sydney Games drugs claim Nov 25, 2008
"I used (substances to boost my) testosterone and then I used HGH (human growth hormone) four times a month. I have a gold medal I'm sitting on that I didn't get with my own ability.". Brazil were second and Cuba third in the Sydney relay. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
A top man, Obama, is in Chicago's corner on Olympic bid Nov 25, 2008
"Tarnished goldThe doping fallout from the 2000 Games never seems to end for the US track team. In a "Real Sports" interview with Bryant Gumbel airing tonight on HBO, disgraced sprinter Tim Montgomery admits that he took both testosterone and human growth hormone before he won a gold medal as a prelim runner with the 4x100 relay in Sydney. "I have a gold medal that I'm sitting on that I didn't get with my own ability," says Montgomery, who never tested positive but was banned for two years after... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Men too can suffer from menopause Nov 25, 2008
Medically, the male menopause is referred to as andropause - which implies the decline in the sex hormones (androgens) of men - namely testosterone ... Whereas, in case of men, fertility isnt affected, and there is no dramatic decline in testosterone but rather a natural, gradual reduction with age - about 0 ... However, Dr Malcolm Carruthers, an authority on the andropause, believes some men become testosterone-resistant in their late 50s, meaning that despite normal levels of the hormone,... (India Times, India)
Preventive maintenance keeps the body going Nov 24, 2008
It has also been tied to higher testosterone levels. And we all know about higher testerone levels. (Anchorage Daily News)
Sprinter Montgomery admits he doped before Sydney Games Nov 24, 2008
NEW YORK (AP) Disgraced former world record holder Tim Montgomery said he took testosterone and human growth hormone before the Sydney Olympics, and does not deserve the gold medal he won in the 400-meter relay ... He did not say in the interview when or how often he had taken testosterone, just that he had done so before Sydney. (USA Today -- Sports)
Research: Exercise May Diminish Cancer Risk Nov 24, 2008
Besides, exercise also cuts blood levels of estrogen and testosterone, two sex hormones produced in both men and women that have been associated with uterine lining, prostate and breast cancers. On top of that, exercise burns fat, which can hoard additional amounts of estrogen. (eFluxMedia)
Low sex drive is 'male menopause' Nov 24, 2008
In fact, the correct medical term is andropause, which refers to the decline in the sex hormones androgens of men -- namely testosterone that plays an important role in health and wellbeing as well as sexual function. According to Dr Malcolm Carruthers of the Centre for Men's Health, some men become testosterone-resistant in their late 50s, meaning that despite normal levels of the hormone, the body is no longer able to respond to it in the same way ... The drop in testosterone results in... (Times of India)
Gatlin faces losing world record Nov 24, 2008
Gatlin, 24, was facing a life ban after testing positive for testosterone, his second doping offence, on 22 April ... Coach Trevor Graham has contended Gatlin tested positive after a massage therapist used testosterone cream on him without his knowledge. (Yahoo News -- Track and Field)
Fight that flab for healthy sex life Nov 24, 2008
"The blood vessels in the genitals are exactly the same as the blood vessels in the heart. If they have some erectile dysfunction then they've probably got subclinical coronary artery disease, the expert added. A study of more than 19,000 men by Dr Ian Thompson of the Texas Health Science Center and colleagues, which was conducted in 2005, found that those who reported erectile dysfunction were just as likely to have a heart attack or stroke as smokers. Much coverage has been given to the... (India Times, India)
Hairspray linked to birth defect Nov 22, 2008
He said research had shown phthalates could suppress production of the male sex hormone testosterone - which plays a role in penis development - in some animals, but evidence that it had the same effect in humans was inconclusive. "My advice has long been that women who are planning a pregnancy should avoid (or at least minimise) use of cosmetics, body creams/lotions etc, especially in the first three months of pregnancy. "This is not because we know that the ingredients can do harm to the baby,... (BBC News -- Health)
Scientists Could Find Cure For 'Wolf Boy' Nov 21, 2008
Christiano and her colleagues at Columbia are using injections of testosterone to stem the growth of hair. Ironically, the breakthrough stems from Christiano's research into baldness. (Fox News)
Testosterone offers hope to 'werewolf syndrome' patients Nov 21, 2008
Testosterone offers hope to 'werewolf syndrome' patients Submitted by on Fri, 11/21/2008 - 11:02 ... Researchers from Columbia University claim that injection of testosterone may cure "werewolf syndrome." This study was filmed as part of a US television documentary called 'My Shocking Story: Real Wolf Kids. (TopNews)
New Scan Spots Beginning of Bone Problems in Anorexics Nov 21, 2008
There are established treatments, such as low-dose testosterone, that can be used to treat bone disorders in anorexia, she said. HealthDay. (MEDLINEplus)
Track coach Trevor Graham expected to be charged with obstructing steroid probe - USATODAY.com Nov 21, 2008
The most recent charges against a Graham runner center on Justin Gatlin, the 100-meter co-world recordholder who tested positive for testosterone in April. Since then, Nike terminated its contract with Graham and he has been banned from coaching at several facilities, including tracks governed by the U.S. Olympic Committee. (Yahoo News -- Track and Field)
* Sky no longer limit for sex-change pole vaulter Nov 21, 2008
As if the first testosterone shot was my second birthday ... The use of testosterone has also given him a unique outlook at the doping issue because I am living these changes through the use of the forbidden steroid. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Teen faces statutory rape, sodomy charges (2807) Nov 20, 2008
boxergal wrote on Nov 19, 2008 11:22 AM:" OH lord, how old are your kids???? You have male testosterone and female hormones raging. And lie...my god kids lie at that age. Again, I am so glad my kid is grown. ". msindependent wrote on Nov 19, 2008 11:21 AM:" If he did this, he IS a SEX OFFENDER. ". (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Men With Facial Scars Are More Attractive To Women Seeking Short-term Relationships Nov 20, 2008
Women may have rated scarring as an attractive quality for short-term relationships because they found it be a symbol of masculinity, a feature that is linked to high testosterone levels and an indicator of good genetic qualities that can be passed on to offspring. Men without scars, however, could be seen as more caring and therefore more suitable for long-term relationships. (Science Daily)
Scientists find 'cure' for 'werewolf boy' Nov 20, 2008
Now, following a worldwide appeal to doctors to help him find a permanent cure, scientists at Columbia University, in New York, believe they might have found one - by injecting the patient with testosterone. Their research was filmed as part of a US television documentary called 'My Shocking Story: Real Wolf Kids. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Cure for Indian 'werewolf boy' found Nov 20, 2008
The researchers attribute their groundbreaking work to testosterone injections, which they used on 11-year-old Pruthviraj Patil, one of just 50 people in the world with the rare genetic condition, called hypertrichosis. The boy had already failed to respond to homeopathy, traditional Indian Ayurvedic remedies, and laser surgery before a worldwide appeal was made to doctors to help him find a permanent cure. (India Times, India)
Women find men with scars 'attractive' for a fling Nov 19, 2008
Lead researcher Dr Rob Burriss said: "Male and female participants were shown images of faces that displayed scarring from injury or illness, and were asked to rate how attractive they found the person for long-term and short-term relationships. "Women may have rated scarring as an attractive quality for short-term relationships because they found it be a symbol of masculinity, a feature that is linked to high testosterone levels and an indicator of good genetic qualities that can be passed on... (Hindustan Times)
More of this story Nov 19, 2008
Macho Chase wrote on Nov 18, 2008 10:53 AM:" Did they guy commit a murder? Rape? What were the warrants? Putting the life and limb of the public at risk to capture a guy delinquent on child support is hardly praisworthy. Tell me what the warrants were for and I'll tell you if I agree with how this was handled. I remember seeing an accident near Sunrise Market in Westerly years ago as the police chased a suspect through town. They all crashed into an innocent motorist. I'm tired of macho cops... (Westerly Sun, RI)
'Pregnant Man' doesn't deliver much depth Nov 18, 2008
Yes, Beatie is of interest scientifically, to a small extent; he stopped his testosterone treatments and used artificial insemination. No miracles there. (Boston Globe)
Obesity 'affects prostate risk' Nov 18, 2008
Lead researcher Dr Par Stattin said: "The suggestion that obese people are less likely to develop prostate cancer is provocative. "Possibly, low levels of testosterone, the male sex steroid that is low in obese men, may explain why these men are less likely to develop prostate cancer in the first place. "But they may be at a higher risk of a more aggressive form of cancer that is less reliant on testosterone.". (Yahoo News -- Obesity)
Feds investigate Canby police officer Nov 18, 2008
He requested kits of Human Growth Hormone and testosterone, signed his name and left his Canby police extension and home phone number ... What: Synthetic variants of the male hormone testosterone. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Cigarette smoking may worsen PMS woes Nov 17, 2008
She continued: "Previous studies suggest that smoking may alter levels of estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and other hormones, many of which may be involved in the development of PMS. Some studies have found that smokers have shorter and more irregular menstrual cycles than non-smokers. Smoking may also lower levels of vitamin D in the body, which also may increase a woman's risk of developing PMS.". A 2005 study found that 26% of female 12th-graders had smoked on at least one of the... (MSNBC -- Health)
Congress Asks for Probe of Clemens Nov 17, 2008
McNamee, a witness in a federal steroid investigation, told the committee he injected Clemens at least 38 times between 1998 and 2001 with human growth hormone and three different steroids: , testosterone and nandrolone, according to an 18-page memorandum committee staff members prepared on Clemens's testimony that Waxman said "influenced" his decision to send yesterday's letter. The memorandum, which contains nine areas of inquiry that are analyzed in great detail, also was released yesterday. (Yahoo News -- Drugs in Sports)
Towers' beat blog Nov 16, 2008
Byrd and Jones have no idea what to do or where to go (both all world in high school), midget corners who have to grab all the time are a dumb idea, linebackers reflect the lack of testosterone on the staff, and the DL ought to offer the opposing QB a lawn chair he s back there so long.. Willie Martinez is not only a liability, but he hasn t gotten any better. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Grant McOmie: Possible sturgeon trouble on the Columbia Nov 16, 2008
The more DDE they had, the less testosterone that they had. Certainly, as far as reproductive success goes, this could pose a problem for male fish. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Will Republicans give President Obama a fair shake? Nov 15, 2008
I am allergic to testosterone and I must leave now. You boys have a god time. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
'Pregnant man' is pregnant again Nov 14, 2008
He told Walters that after giving birth he did not go back on the male hormone testosterone that he took after his sex change because he wanted to have another baby. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Health)
Critics want sharper teeth in rules on supplements Nov 14, 2008
Andro, which increases testosterone levels and could pose long-term health risks, converts into hormones once inside the body. Under DSHEA, makers of supplement ingredients that weren't sold in the United States prior to 1994 must file a letter listing each new ingredient and submit proof that it is safe. (Yahoo News -- Ephedra)
Home and garden news and notes Nov 14, 2008
The compact refrigerator, designed to look like a rolling tool cabinet, offers just the right testosterone touch for a basement, garage or other guy hangout. It's 37 inches high, 18{ inches wide and 22{ inches deep, sized to fit under a wet bar - or maybe a workbench, as long as you promise to steer clear of power tools while you're imbibing. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Prostate Cancer Drugs May Pose Danger Nov 14, 2008
The disease is usually treated with surgery, radiation and -- in men whose cancer has spread -- drugs that block the hormone testosterone. These drugs, called known as gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists, have clear benefits for men whose cancer has spread. (Yahoo News -- Prostate Cancer)
Five months later, 'pregnant man' is pregnant again Nov 14, 2008
As an adult, Beatie started taking testosterone, underwent surgery to remove his breasts and had his sexual identity legally changed to male. But he kept his female reproductive organs, and the couple were able to artificially inseminate him when they decided to have a child. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Thorpe moves to scuttle doping claims Nov 14, 2008
"ASADA can confirm on Wednesday, August 16 2007 it received the full and final submissions from Ian Thorpe into the matter of his unusual testosterone, epitestosterone and luteinizing hormone levels," the agency said in a statement. "This material will now be examined by ASADA and a determination made as to the way forward."For operating reasons ASADA cannot go into any more detail. (Yahoo News -- Swimming)
Exclusive: Pregnant Man Expecting Again Nov 14, 2008
Thomas Beatie, who is in his first trimester, tells Walters he did not go back on the male hormone testosterone after Susan's birth so he could have another baby. "I feel good," he said. (ABC News)
'Transgender man expecting 2nd child' Nov 14, 2008
Thomas Beatie, who is 34 and sports a beard, told Walters he did not go back on the male hormone testosterone after Susan's birth because he and his wife Nancy wanted to have another baby ... He stopped taking the male hormone testosterone and the couple looked for a doctor who would help them obtain sperm and inseminate Thomas. (India Times, India)
Sex hormones may affect your heart Nov 13, 2008
Older men with relatively high amounts of testosterone, according to the team, were also more likely to develop CAC. However, once CAC is present, higher testosterone appears to help prevent CAC from progressing too quickly in mens arteries ... The subjects also r 00004000 eceived a CT scan measuring their baseline level of CAC, and had their blood drawn to measure blood concentrations of various sex hormones, including estradiol, the dominant type of oestrogen in women, and testosterone, the... (Times of India)
5 Ways to Reduce the Risk of Prostate Cancer Nov 12, 2008
Fatty diets have been found to increase testosterone production, which in turn increases the risk of prostate cancer. Research has also shown that men who consume red meat at least five times a week had a 2. (Fox News)
Do you object to the noise from the Klamath Falls Airport? Nov 12, 2008
Do they really plan flight drills over downtown, or are these just testosterone filled young pilots pushing the rules. " Steve wrote on Nov 10, 2008 7:36 AM:" I just bought a house nearby, and I can't imagine buying a house near an airport and then complaining about the noise. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Clemens: Friend Andy Pettitte 'misheard' steroid talk Nov 12, 2008
McNamee -- who served as Clemens' trainer until 2007 -- countered that he injected Clemens with only testosterone, the steroid Winstrol or human growth hormone. "I've never given Roger B-12," McNamee told the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (Yahoo News -- Drugs in Sports)
Hormones and brain activity: Kinsey Institute study sheds light on facial preferences Nov 12, 2008
Around the time of ovulation women prefer more masculinized faces -- faces with features that indicate high levels of testosterone. These facial cues predict high genetic quality in the male because only such males can afford the immune-compromising effects of testosterone ... Testosterone may be costly for the males' mates as well because high testosterone levels also are associated with high rates of offspring abandonment. (EurekAlert!)
Steroid patch boosts sex drive in older women Nov 12, 2008
It is the first study in the world to show that when used alone, testosterone administered by a skin patch significantly improved sexual well-being in postmenopausal women ... "Several studies have shown that treatment with testosterone improves sexual well-being in postmenopausal women using oestrogen therapy, but many women do not want to take oestrogen. What we have found is that treatment with a patch delivering 300 micrograms (ug) of testosterone each day results in meaningful improvement... (The Virtual Medical Centre)
Setting the Mood Nov 11, 2008
Ambrien is said to increase a male s libido by increasing the concentration of several hormones, including testosterone. 11. (Fox News)
Pregnancy and Perfumes Warning Nov 11, 2008
He found that future problems with male fertility including undescended testicles, low sperm count and the risk of testicular cancer could be determined at this time if these hormones, such as testosterone, do not work properly ... According to Dr. Sharpe, it has been found that the male programming window, which occurs far earlier in fetal development than was previously thought, before the reproductive organs are fully developed, this is when the androgens such as testosterone in the fetus are... (Suite101.com)
5 Natural Ways to Boost Sex Drive Nov 11, 2008
In this week's New England Journal of Medicine, researchers triumphantly tout a testosterone patch, saying that it appears to increase the that women have ... An increase in testosterone levels about one hour after working out can also leave you feeling sexier ... Do avoid overstraining yourself, though, since extreme exercise actually lowers testosterone levels. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Dr. involved in 'roids probe indicted in new case Nov 11, 2008
Scruggs was reported by SI.com in September 2007 to have prescribed Nandrolone and testosterone in the name of. The following month, espn. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
BETTER LIFE: More news on keeping your heart healthy Nov 11, 2008
For men and women, look at which hand they write with (straight men and women are more likely to be right-handed, which could be related to testosterone exposure in the womb) ... Morning rounds: Pot for patients, testosterone for traders ... High levels of testosterone, a hormone linked to sexual and competitive behavior, are linked to bigger--yet profitable--risks on the financial trading floor, according to this Bloomberg about a new study out of Great Britain. (USA Today -- Money)
Is low libido a disorder? Nov 10, 2008
Procter and Gamble, makers of a testosterone patch used in the study, funded the trial and was also involved in its design, data collection, and data analysis. About 800 postmenopausal women were randomly chosen to wear patches that delivered daily doses of high or low levels of testosterone or no hormone at all ... After a year, women who wore the higher-dose testosterone patch experienced a "modest but meaningful" improvement in their sex lives. (Boston Globe)
Libido Low in Many US Women, Testosterone Patch Helps Nov 10, 2008
Libido Low in Many U.S. Women, Testosterone Patch Helps ... Libido Low in Many U.S. Women, Testosterone Patch Helps By Jimmy Downs Nov 9, 2008 - 8:03:42 AM ... org) -- A study published in the July 2008 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine found a high percentage of women in the United States experience low sexual desire and another study showed a high dose of testosterone boosts sexual episodes among postmenopausal women with low libidos. (Food Consumer)
First pregnancy on 'borrowed' ovary Nov 10, 2008
The hormones produced in the ovaries oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone affect the female body in many ways, including prompting monthly periods and protecting the bones from osteoporosis. After the ovary transplant, the previously sterile woman had periods for the first time in 22 years. (India Times, India)
Testosterone patch may rev sex drive in women Nov 9, 2008
Testosterone patch may kick-start sex drive in women - CNN.com ... Testosterone patch may kick-start sex drive in women ... Wearing testosterone patch boosted a woman's "satisfying sexual experiences". (CNN -- Health)
Testosterone patch drives women crazy in bedroom, but cancer risk ... Nov 9, 2008
Testosterone patch drives women crazy in bedroom, but cancer risk uncertain ... Testosterone patch drives women crazy in bedroom, but cancer risk uncertain By Sue Mueller Nov 8, 2008 - 8:58:29 AM ... Testosterone, the male sex hormone, boosts sexual desire and activities in postmenopausal women, according to a recent study. (Food Consumer)
Gatlin faces losing world record Nov 9, 2008
Gatlin, 24, was facing a life ban after testing positive for testosterone, his second doping offence, on 22 April ... Coach Trevor Graham has contended Gatlin tested positive after a massage therapist used testosterone cream on him without his knowledge. (Yahoo News -- Track and Field)
Paul Rudd on a roll with 'Role Models' Nov 8, 2008
Traveling around in a monster truck that may as well run on testosterone instead of gasoline, with a furry costumed Minotaur mascot as co-pilot (played by Seann William Scott of "American Pie"), Danny spends his days giving speeches to schoolchildren. Naturally, he tells them that the best way to stay off drugs and out of trouble is to down as many bottles and cans of quadruple-caffeinated Minotaur as they can. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Kidney Transplantation Can Improve Mental Performance, Study Finds Nov 8, 2008
14, 2008) When we think about the powers of testosterone, we usually do not consider mental processes. However, research suggests that testosterone levels may affect men's cognitive performance. (Science Daily)
Testosterone raises women's sex drive, study finds Nov 8, 2008
Testosterone raises women s sex drive, study finds ... Testosterone could be the answer for some women with diminished sexual desire and satisfaction after menopause, according to a study in the New England Journal of Medicine ... One group got a placebo while the other two wore patches with different levels of testosterone - one with 0. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Foxworth takes over D. Hall's old spot Nov 8, 2008
But look at the Jose Canseco fellow, getting caught bringing illegal fertility medicine into the USA. Poor guy lost all his testosterone and needs help getting it up. Tsssk, tsssk, tsssk. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Ghanaian women have low sexual drive Nov 8, 2008
According to new research published this week in The New England Journal of Medicine "Postmenopausal women who have lost interest in sex may be able to bring their libidos back to life with a testosterone patch, . However, the use of the male hormone to boost sex drive in women may not be risk-free.". Out of the 814 women in the study, four women who were taking testosterone developed breast cancer, but none of the women on placebo did ... It's not clear whether this was a statistical blip or a... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Testosterone Patch Might Improve Sexual Desire In Women Nov 8, 2008
Recent studies show that the use of testosterone patches in postmenstrual women might help with their libido ... The results show that the women on the testosterone patch reported 2 ... The testosterone patch proved to have some side effects like the unwanted growing of hair and though it is not certain, some believe that it might cause breast cancer. (eFluxMedia)
Track coach Trevor Graham expected to be charged with obstructing steroid probe - USATODAY.com Nov 8, 2008
The most recent charges against a Graham runner center on Justin Gatlin, the 100-meter co-world recordholder who tested positive for testosterone in April. Since then, Nike terminated its contract with Graham and he has been banned from coaching at several facilities, including tracks governed by the U.S. Olympic Committee. (Yahoo News -- Track and Field)
Study Says This Puts Women in the Mood Nov 7, 2008
NEW YORK Postmenopausal women with low sexual desire levels reported improved sexual function after they were treated with a patch in which the male hormone testosterone was applied through the skin, a clinical study has found ... While testosterone has proved effective for increasing libido among postmenopausal women who are on hormone replacement therapy, the effectiveness of this approach in women who are not taking estrogen is unknown ... There has also been some concern that testosterone... (Fox News)
Testosterone patch or natural ways to boost sex drive? Nov 7, 2008
Testosterone patch or natural ways to boost sex drive ... Testosterone patch or natural ways to boost sex drive ... U.S. News and World Report tells us that a new woman s testosterone patch has been tested, and it appears to increase the number of a woman s satisfying sexual encounters. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Caloric restriction may preserve womens sexual power Nov 7, 2008
org) -- A male hormone therapy specifically a testosterone patch may be used to boost postmenopausal women's sexual activities, according to a study published in the November 2008 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. The one-year trial led by Susan Davis of Monash University in Melbourne, Australia and colleagues showed that at 24 week of treatment with 300 micrograms of testosterone per day, women on average engaged in sexual activities twice a month compared to less than once a month... (Food Consumer)
