Experts Available to Discuss Irritable Male Syndrome

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TOPIC: In a recent survey of 6,000 men, 40 percent of the participants claimed they were often or always irritable, according to an article by Newsweek. Psychotherapist Jed Diamond conducted the survey and believes the findings show an increase in men who suffer from irritable male syndrome. Many of the participants who claimed to be irritable were also experiencing a loss of testosterone. Researchers claim the syndrome can occur as a result of internal or external factors, such as losing a job, ending a personal relationship or experiencing a physical illness.

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Dr. Gary Bernard is one of the top physicians with BodyLogicMD, a national network of anti-aging physicians who specializes in treating patients suffering from male and female menopause with natural bioidentical hormones. He is an expert in the field of anti-aging medicine and sought after speaker/expert in discussions about the dangers of synthetic hormones vs. the benefits the bioidentical hormone therapy. He is the CEO of Pointe Medical Services, Inc, a Family and Internal Medicine practice in Jacksonville Florida. He received his medical degree from Meharry Medical College, TN in 1992. Dr. Bernard started his residency at Brown University School of Medicine's Rhode Island Hospital and finished at University of Florida's Shands Hospital in Jacksonville. Dr. Bernard is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and has studied and practiced hormone replacement and anti-aging therapies since obtaining his medical license. 904-276-5700, [e-mail], PR Contact: Kelli Kennedy, 954-354-1410 x10, [e-mail]

Dr. Jeffrey Thackrey opened the South Florida branch of BodyLogicMD in 2005. He is part of a national network of anti-aging physicians dedicated to treating men and women suffering from menopause through the use of bioidentical hormones, fitness and nutrition. Dr. Thackrey is an expert on the subject of anti-aging and preventive medicine and the benefits of bioidentical hormone therapy vs. the synthetic hormones. He received his medical degree from Ohio State University in 1979 and completed his residency at Ohio State University Hospital. He practiced Anesthesiology for 10 years before changing directions to pursue his passion in the realm of preventive medicine. He completed a second residency in occupational and environmental medicine and is board certified by the American board of Preventive Medicine in occupational medicine. He is also a member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and the fellowship program of the Academy of Anti-Aging. Dr. Thackrey has spoken on the topic of preventive medicine, anti-aging and the benefits of bioidentical hormone therapy. 877-310-5100, [e-mail], PR Contact: Kelli Kennedy, 954-354-1410 x10, [e-mail]

Dr. Regine L. Sitruk-Ware is the executive director of product research and development at the Population Council's Center for Biomedical Research. She organizes and oversees pre-clinical research and clinical development of new molecules designed for reproductive healthcare in men and women. She also supervises clinical trial programs at a number of sites in different locations around the world. Prior to joining the Council, Sitruk-Ware worked in both academia and the private sector. She taught and conducted clinical research in reproductive endocrinology at the University of Paris for 10 years. While at the university, she was a member of the International Committee for Contraceptive Research, which was established by the Population Council in 1970. She was also a founding member of the International Menopause Society and served on its executive committee for several terms. She is a member of several medical societies including the American Endocrine Society, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, the New York Academy of Sciences, the European Menopause and Andropause Society, the European Society for Contraception. PR Contact: Melissa May, 212-339-0525, [e-mail]

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