2002, Harry W. Daniell Conclusions: Commonly prescribed opioids in sustained-action dosage forms usually produce subnormal sex hormone levels, which may contribute to a diminished quality of life for many patients with painful chronic illness. Read here Daniell HW. Hypogonadism in men consuming sustained-action oral opioids. J Pain. 2002 Oct;3(5):377-84. doi: 10.1054/jpai.2002.126790. PMID: 14622741.
Obesity is Strongly Linked to Low Testosterone Levels in Men
by Dr. E. Lee Vliet, MD Obesity is strongly linked to low testosterone levels in menThis summary gives an overview of four research papers which discuss the link between obesity and low testosterone levels (also known as hypogonadism): one review focusing on the association between obesity, diabetes and low testosterone, and three clinical studies. The …
Prevalence of hypogonadism in males aged at least 45 years: the HIM study
Conclusions: Based on total testosterone (TT) concentration, the prevalence of hypogonadism in men reporting to primary care offices was estimated to be 38.7%. The medical conditions that occurred significantly more frequently among hypogonadal men than eugonadal men included increased BMI, hypertension, hyperlipidaemia, diabetes, and asthma or COPD. As men age, they are susceptible to conditions …
Dr. Elizabeth Lee Vliet, MD on Bioidentical Hormones
Get the Straight Truth with Dr. Vliet April 2009, Dr. Elizabeth Lee Vliet, MD(~ 8 min, YouTube) Dr. Elizabeth Lee Vliet, MD – Bioidentical Hormones
Dr. Elizabeth Lee Vliet, MD on Loss of Sex Drive
Get the Straight Truth with Dr. Elizabeth Lee Vliet, MD April 2009, Hormones and sex drive(~7 min, YouTube) Dr. Elizabeth Lee Vliet, MD – Loss of Sex Drive
Dr. Elizabeth Lee Vliet, MD speaks on the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) Study
April 2009 by Dr. Elizabeth Lee Vliet, MD The Women’s Health Initiative was a series of clinical studies initiated by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in 1991, to address major health issues causing morbidity and mortality in postmenopausal women. It consisted of three clinical trials and an observational study. In particular, randomized controlled trials …