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Semaglutide and testosterone: The science of combining therapies for men

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

Dec 08, 2025 · 10 min read

For men fighting the double burden of obesity and low testosterone, standard diet advice often fails. New research suggests that combining metabolic support with hormone optimization creates a synergy that protects muscle while burning fat. “Men often view their weight and their hormones as two separate problems to solve. In reality, they are deeply interconnected. ...

Can low testosterone cause joint pain?

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Dec 06, 2025 · 13 min read

Many men blame age or old injuries for aching knees and stiff shoulders. But if you also feel tired, weaker in the gym, and less interested in sex, low testosterone might be part of your joint pain story. “When men ask me ‘can low testosterone cause joint pain,’ I tell them this: testosterone is not ...

Does stress cause low testosterone in men? What science really shows

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

Dec 05, 2025 · 13 min read

Chronic stress can quietly push testosterone down and make it harder for your body to recover, focus, and stay lean. Here is how stress and testosterone interact, what symptoms to watch for, and what actually helps break the cycle. “Stress and testosterone talk to each other all day long. Short bursts of stress are usually ...

Top 3 ways to increase testosterone naturally

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

Oct 30, 2025 · 11 min read

Testosterone shapes sex drive, strength, mood, and long‑term health in men. Here is what healthy testosterone levels look like, what low testosterone really means, and how to raise testosterone safely using evidence, not hype. “Testosterone is not a mystery lottery. In most men, extra belly fat, poor sleep, and nonstop stress quietly drag levels down. ...

Top 5 natural ways to increase testosterone

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Oct 18, 2025 · 13 min read

Weight loss, better sleep, smarter training, stress control, and fixing silent medical problems are the top 5 natural ways to increase testosterone. Here is how they work and how to build a practical plan with lab numbers that actually mean something. “Start with the basics. Lose excess weight, protect your sleep, train your muscles, and ...