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Episode 14 – Andropause (a.k.a. “manopause”, male menopause)

July 19, 2011 in Podcasts | 20 comments

In this episode, we discuss the diagnosis and treatment of andropause (a.k.a. "manopause") from a holistic perspective. Topics include: Basic physiology and pathology of andropause Can vasectomies contribute to early onset of andropause? The best non-pharmaceutical approaches to preventing andropause? Blood and saliva markers for andropause What role libido/erections play in determining health? Should andropause be accepted as a normal physiological process in aging males? Is a "beer belly" and are "man boobs" signs of andropause? Full Text Transcript: Danny Roddy: Hello everyone and welcome to ...
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Soy foods associated with lower sperm counts

July 29, 2008 in Fertility, Pregnancy & Childbirth, Food & Nutrition | 6 comments

A study recently published in Human Reproduction demonstrated that intake of soy foods significantly reduces sperm counts in men. The study is especially significant because it is the largest study in humans to examine the relationship between semen quality and phytoestrogens (plant compounds that can mimic the physiological effects of the endogenous hormone, estrogen). Dr. Jorge Chavarro of the Harvard School of Public Health and his colleagues found that men who ate the most soy food had 41 ...
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