Definition and Overview Metoidioplasty is a type of gender reassignment surgery for individuals transitioning from female to male. Prior to this procedure, the patient undergoes testosterone replacement therapy that enlarges...
...male-pattern hair growth or facial hair caused by elevated testosterone levels. In premenopausal people (those who have not experienced menopause): Irregular, unusually heavy or absent periods, abdominal swelling (increased girth)...
...organs within the scrotum (scrotal sac) that produce sperm and the male hormone, testosterone. It is the most common cancer in young men between ages 15 and 35. The most...
...BPH is not fully understood, but it is thought to be related to changes in hormone levels with age. As men age, the levels of the male hormone testosterone decrease,...
...be related to hormonal changes that occur as men age. As men get older, the levels of the male hormone testosterone decrease, which can lead to an increase in the...
...respiratory system sex hormone treatment with testosterone (for babies assigned male at birth) and estrogen/progesterone (for babies assigned female at birth) to encourage the testes to descend and the onset...
...the most common cancers among young males. It develops in one of your two testicles, which produce sperm and the hormone testosterone. Testicular cancer generally has an excellent outlook, but...
...testicles create estrogen and testosterone respectively. The adrenal glands also work alongside the kidneys by regulating the level of sodium and blood pressure. Inside the adrenal glands is the adrenal...
...recommended for men who are over 50 years old, obese, and have high testosterone levels. Sexually Transmitted Diseases – Sexually active individuals, particularly those who have more than one sexual...
...low levels of testosterone Those who undergo sex or gender reassignment – Sex or gender reassignment processes also involve hormonal therapy to encourage the manifestation of desired sexual characteristics. The...
