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Got “Normal” testosterone on Function Health but still feel off? How to interpret results and plan next steps.

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Feb 09, 2026 · 11 min read

A testosterone result can be “normal” and still feel off because testosterone deficiency is diagnosed by symptoms plus consistently low morning total testosterone on repeat testing (often around ~300 ng/dL), and total testosterone can look adequate while free testosterone is low when SHBG is elevated. Here’s how to decide when a repeat draw matters, which ...

At what age does a man stop ejaculating? Understanding the changes in your body

Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate

Jan 19, 2026 · 9 min read

There is no specific age when a man stops ejaculating, and many men can ejaculate throughout life, though semen volume and the “force” of ejaculation often decline with age.,[1] If ejaculation changes suddenly or stops completely, it is worth getting checked because the cause is often identifiable and treatable. “Most men don’t hit a birthday ...

9 foods that fight hot flashes: A tactical guide for men

Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate

Jan 07, 2026 · 11 min read

In men with severe hypogonadism or on androgen deprivation therapy, hot flashes occur when falling testosterone disrupts the hypothalamic “set point,” triggering norepinephrine surges that drive rapid skin vasodilation and sweating—pathways diet can help calm by reducing neuro-inflammation and autonomic stress. If you’re among the up to 80% of men on ADT who experience these ...

Is the male midlife crisis real? The science behind the slump

Dr. Jonathan Pierce, PhD: Clinical Psychologist & Neuroscience Specialist

Dec 31, 2025 · 9 min read

A male “midlife crisis” isn’t a DSM-5 diagnosis, but the midlife slump is real: large studies show life satisfaction typically bottoms out around ages 47–48, often colliding with age-related testosterone decline and peak life stress. Here’s what’s happening in the brain and body—and how to navigate the shift with a strategy, not willpower. “We often ...

Seasonal affective disorder or hormones? A men’s guide to winter mood, testosterone, and sleep

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Dec 29, 2025 · 12 min read

In men, winter “low mood” can be true seasonal affective disorder (a recurrent depressive pattern that starts in late fall, peaks in winter, and eases as daylight returns) or a look‑alike driven by physiology—less morning light can delay your circadian rhythm and prolong melatonin, while testosterone, cortisol, and thyroid shifts can produce the same fatigue ...

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Got “Normal” testosterone on Function Health but still feel off? How to interpret results and plan next steps.

At what age does a man stop ejaculating? Understanding the changes in your body

9 foods that fight hot flashes: A tactical guide for men

Is the male midlife crisis real? The science behind the slump

Seasonal affective disorder or hormones? A men’s guide to winter mood, testosterone, and sleep