Opiates and Androgen Deficiency.

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Dr. Gary Pack

To read the author’s abstract of the article, click on the title of the article. Then, to read the full article, click on the full text icon. KEY WORDS: Analgesia, Androgen deficiency, Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), Depression, Endocrinopathy, Erectile dysfunction, Fatigue, Follicle stimulating hormone, Gonadotrophins, Hair, Hot flashes, Hypogonadism, Libido, Luteinizing hormone, Opioid and opiate, Opioid associated […]

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Conditions: Androgen deficiency, Depression, Endocrine dysfunction, Erectile dysfunction, Fatigue, Hot flashes, Hypogonadism, Libido, Osteopenia, Osteoporosis, Pain

Supplements: Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)

Miscellaneous: Analgesic, Follicle stimulating hormone, Gonadotrophins, Luteinizing hormone, Opiate, Prostate, Testosterone

Sexual Function is Improved by Nutmeg.

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Dr. Gary Pack

Nutmeg is a spice which has been used traditionally to treat male sexual disorders, such as erectile dysfunction. A study in rats demonstrated the ability of an alcohol extract of nutmeg to increase male libido and potency. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the sexual effects of nutmeg (Myristica fragrans), it’s side effects […]

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Conditions: Erectile dysfunction, Libido, Sexual dysfunction

Supplements: Plant sterols (Phytosterols)

Foods: Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)

Miscellaneous: Aphrodisiac, Sildenafil, Unani medicine

Maca, Physical Activity and Sexual Desire in Sportsmen.

Posted on April 18, 2010 by Dr. Gary Pack

Maca (Lepidium meyenii Walp) is reputed to have endurance and strength enhancing properties and is said to enhance sexual drive. It has been used on the Junin plateau of Peru’s Central Highlands for as much as 2000 years. The maca used in this study came from the Cerro de Pasco region. The ground maca was […]

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Conditions: Erectile dysfunction, Libido

Supplements: Maca (Lepidium meyenii)

Foods: Red onion peel

Hyperprolactinemia (Hyperprolactinaemia) and Erectile Dysfunction

Posted on February 8, 2007 by Dr. Gary Pack

Hyperprolactinemia (high prolactin blood levels or hyperprolactinaemia) from pituitary adenoma tumors can cause erectile dysfunction (ED). The cost-effective way to study ED from an endocrine abnormality is to test serum testosterone levels. Men with ED and low testosterone should have blood prolactin tested. If testosterone is very low, tests should be done for luteinizing hormone, […]

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Conditions: Depression, Erectile dysfunction, Hyperprolactinemia, Hypogonadism, Libido, Pituitary adenoma, Testosterone deficiency

Supplements: Chasteberry (Vitex agnus castus), Maca (Lepidium meyenii)

Miscellaneous: Bromocriptine, Dopamine agonists, Hypothalamus, Luteinizing hormone, Prolactin, Testosterone

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