A common concern about gender-affirming hormone therapy for transmasculine people is the risk of red blood cell volume changes and erythrocytosis, a high concentration of red blood cells, with the use of prescribed testosterone. However, Mount Sinai researchers have found that testosterone treatment may be safer than previously reported, with results published today in The … Read more
Menopause, or climacteric, is a change that occurs and profoundly impacts the lives of half the world’s population at some point. Best practices in the clinical management of this transition have been published earlier, in 2014, as the The Practitioner’s Toolkit for Managing the Menopause. The revised Toolkit has now been released, incorporating newer published … Read more
In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers investigated whether human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) [Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-authorized testosterone-releasing agent without compromising spermatogenesis] supplements could expedite tunica albuginea restructuring to aid penile development. Study: HCG supplement did not accelerate tunica albuginea remodeling to facilitate penile growth. Image Credit: Prostock-studio/Shutterstock.com Background A small penis is often associated … Read more
In a recent review published in the Cell Death Discovery Journal, researchers explored the association between ferroptosis and male reproductive failure, emphasizing the need for tailored therapies and preventative efforts. Study: Emerging roles of ferroptosis in male reproductive diseases. Image Credit: Vladimir Sukhachev/Shutterstock.com Background Infertility is a rising concern globally, warranting research to identify novel targets that … Read more