"Dr. Morgentaler, an internationally recognized expert in sexual medicine and male hormones, shares his secrets for a healthy life."
--Irwin Goldstein, M.D., Director of Sexual Medicine, Alvarado Hospital, San Diego, and Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Sexual Medicine

"A highly valuable resource. Finally debunks many of the myths about testosterone's safety, which has been an impediment to its appropriate usage for far too long."
--David E. Greenberg, M.D., President, Canadian Society for the Study of the Aging Male

From a Harvard doctor and a leading expert on testosterone--the groundbreaking book that shows you how to raise your testosterone levels--and live your life to the fullest

Better sex. Increased vitality. More muscle. Improved health. Greater mental agility. These are just a few of the life-enhancing benefits that men with low levels of testosterone can experience when they increase their testosterone level. If you've noticed a decrease in your sex drive; experienced erectile dysfunction; or felt tired, depressed, and unmotivated, this authoritative, up-to-date guide from an expert at Harvard Medical School will help you determine if you have low testosterone--a surprisingly common but frequently undiagnosed condition among middle-aged men. Learn how to:

Recognize the symptoms of low testosterone
Diagnose the problem with simple tests
Find the treatment that's right for you
Explore options your doctor might not know about
Reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease and obesity

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 15 reviews)

Testosterone for Life: Recharge Your Vitality, Sex Drive, Muscle Mass, and Overall Health by Thomas Messimer

5 Stars
July 04, 2009
This book opened my eyes to why men deteriorate so rapidly in old age. There is no reason why men can't live into old age with a much higher quality of life. I would recommend that all men read this, be tested and follow through with treatment. Free testosterone is the key to health in older men, those over the age of 50. At 62 I am an avid bodybuilder but have been frustrated trying to eliminate belly fat and build lean muscle mass even with heavy exercise and proper nutrition supplemented with high levels of protein. I had my blood tested for testosterone and found that my free testosterone is 11.5 which is under the author's recommended level of 15 and others recommendation of 20-25 which is that level of a man in his twenties. You will get resistance from traditional doctors to treat this. Find a urologist that understands this problem and will treat it. I even had questions and emailed the author of the book on a Sunday afternoon. He responded within hours. This book is a MUST READ for all aging men who have the symptoms explained in the book and from what I have seen, most men 50 and over exhibit the physical symptoms and, no doubt, have the sexual symptoms, as well. The important thing to remember is that, although testosterone is an anabolic steriod, the purpose of the treatment is to bring men back to the levels of their youth. I call this "leveling the playing field".

Eye opener by M. Velasquez (Homosassa, Florida United States)

4 Stars
April 06, 2009
Read it before you talk to your Doctor because when I asked, before this book, my MD dismissed testosterone treatement as "unnecessary".

This book is very informative.....

Buy this book! by Laurence Glickman (new york)

5 Stars
February 21, 2009
This is the third book written by Dr. Morgentaler. He is a practicing Urologist in Boston, and the director of Men's Health Boston, as well as an academic researcher at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Morgentaler's books have a frankness and easey style making them readable and comprehensible to the average person. He is a true scientist in that all of his suggestions and clinical recommendations are based on true sceince and reesearch, not on inuendo or anectdotes. He outlines the syptoms of low testosterone and makes recommendations for improving one's overall quality of life. Take heed, read this book, find out if you need to have yourself tested and if you are a candidate for testosterone therapy.

A MUST READ BOOK by Larry R. Zuccolotto (Scotts Valley, CA)

5 Stars
February 13, 2009
I highly reccommend that every man in America read this book! Larry Zuccolotto Chairmain & CEO Giovane Medical Services Inc.

Excellent, Plain Spoken Review on Testosterone Therapy by M. Hampton (Atlanta, GA USA)

5 Stars
February 12, 2009
I think "Testosterone for Life" is the best book on this subject for laypeople seeking diagnosis and treatment. Clearly written and plain spoken, it's easy to overlook the fact that Dr. Morgenthaler is in fact a clinical professor involved in research as well as a practicing Urologist.

"Testosterone For Life" will give you succinct treatment advice and guidance that will help you get on the most optimal path of hormome therapy if you suffer from testosterone deficiency. If you only read one book on this subject - this is the one.

I've suffered from testosterone deficiency for four years, and have been through a variety of Physicians and treatments. Through trial and error, I was underdiagnosed and undertreated for the first two years of treatment. My current Physician's treatment plans and ongoing test assessments completely coincides with Dr. Morgenthaler recommendations. I feel pretty good now.

It took me two years to figure out how to understand my lab assessments, treatment plan options and how to discuss them with my Physician. You can figure it out in one day if you get this book!

What's important about this book for those seeking treatment, is the chapter on the measurement and assessment of testosterone levels. To summarize, many Physicians measure, diagnose and treat testosterone deficiency on the sole basis of one's "Total Testosterone" level. In practice, the measure of "Freely Available Testosterone" is also important in establishing an effective treatment plan and level of medication. This chapter alone is worth the price of the book.

The rest of the book is excellent as well. As mentioned by other reviewers, the chapters discussing hormone therapy and prostate cancer are thoughtful and present hormone therapy in a new light. Very interesting reading.

A past reference work for me was "The Testosterone Syndrome" by Eugene Shippen, MD. While still a fine book on this subject, it has not been updated in many years.

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