August 24, 2010
by William M Lee, MD
The Lee Clinic
Article Review
The director of the Men’s Health Program at Mount Sinai Medical Center, Dr. Ronald Tamler, states that low testosterone is a problem for about 15 million American men, most of whom remain undiagnosed and untreated. In an article written by Katie Charles in the NYDaily News, Tamler states that men over the age of 45 are considered at especially high risk of having low testoterone- also called hypogonadism- if they are obese or have sleep apnea, heart disease or diabetes. These conditions can cause low testosterone, or they can be caused by low testosterone. It is important to find if there is an underlying disease causing the low testosterone, and sometimes Dr. Tamler states the underlying problem could be solved and the testosterone levels brought up naturally. However for patients who can’t manage their low testosterone in other ways, there is testosterone replacement. In recent years, studies have established that men with low testosterone have a much higher risk of diabetes, heart disease and early mortality. Testosterone replacement can have dramatic benefits. Dr. Tamler states ” My patients report that libido and energy come back, and they can build more muscle mass. It can be transformative, not just for a patient’s sex life, but for his relationship and overall well-being.”
If you think you might have low testosterone, contact us at the Lee Clinic for a consultation with William M Lee, MD.
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