Article: Before you will even be eligible to consider testosterone therapy (as prescribed by a medical doctor), you will need to have your testosterone levels checked via a blood test. You are likely noticing symptoms that are potentially correlated to decreased testosterone, such as a decreased libido and/or less spontaneous erections. However, until low testosterone has been confirmed via a blood test as the cause of these issues, you will not be able to move forward with therapy. The reason for this is that there is mixed evidence around testosterone therapy, and there are potential risks involved. Therefore, until your doctor is sure that abnormally low testosterone is the real issue behind your symptoms, he or she will likely not advise that you proceed straight to treatment. Note that testosterone therapy is not advised as a means to treat natural age-related changes in men. The decline in testosterone in men is sometimes referred to as "andropause" or "late-onset hypogonadism." Consequences of "male menopause" include sexual dysfunction, bone mineral density problems, a higher risk of bone fractures, an increase in fat mass, a decrease in muscle mass, and a decline in cognitive function. If your first blood test does come back showing low testosterone, your doctor will ask that you get a repeat blood test. This is to confirm the diagnosis, and to ensure that it was not simply a one-time low reading, or a laboratory error (although these are uncommon). If both of your blood tests show low testosterone, you and your doctor can proceed to discussing the pros and cons of the treatment so that you can make an informed decision as to whether or not this is something you would like to undergo. Note that you are only eligible for testosterone replacement therapy if you have both symptoms that are linked to low testosterone and two blood tests demonstrating low levels. One of the two criteria is not sufficient to proceed with medical treatment. Although testosterone may help with libido, erections, and building muscle mass, among other things, there are also risks involved to undergoing the therapy. The risks and possible side effects include: Developing acne or other skin reactions. Unwanted benign prostate growth, and/or growth of any existing prostate cancers. A higher risk of sleep apnea (respiratory troubles leading to disrupted sleep). Enlargement of your breast area. Testicle shrinkage due to the presence of external testosterone. An increased risk of blood clots in the legs and/or lungs. (Watch out for pain in your legs or calves.) A possibly increased risk of heart disease.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Have your testosterone levels checked. Get a repeat blood test. Discuss with your doctor the pros and cons of receiving treatment.
Article: Trying to start with a sophisticated game implementing the whole thing at once will most likely end up being frustrating. Don't try to solve all problems at once. Instead, try dividing problems into smaller ones and so on until you get to manageable problems that you can tackle. Show what's finished to closed circuits of friends or family. Modify your design according to the feedback you take from reviewers. Do not make the mistake of changing models halfway unless it is absolutely necessary. Creating a game is not a one day/week job. Some games are not a one year job!
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Start small. Divide and conquer. Take notes and use feedback. Use a design model, and stick to it. Be patient.
Article: When you regularly feel left out or ignored, you might begin to wonder if you're doing something wrong. However, remember that you can't control what other people do, and that their actions say more about them than they do about you. It is not your fault that your sibling is getting more attention than you. Try to look at things from your parents' point of view. Think about why they might be giving your sibling more attention, and remember that it is not necessarily about anything that you are doing (or not doing). For example, maybe your sibling is a lot younger than you and still needs extra support, or maybe they just need more help with certain things than you do. It's also possible that your parents aren't aware that they are treating you differently, or that you feel this way. Physical activity is a great way to start feeling better. When you're walking or jogging, you can let your mind wander and not focus on feeling left out. Doing exercise also makes your brain release endorphins, a type of natural chemical that helps you feel better. Take a pen in hand and put your feelings to paper. It doesn't have to be a good piece of writing or a work of art. When you write your thoughts down, or depict how you're feeling with a drawing, you take control of your feelings and stop them from having a hold over you. If your parents are more focused on your sibling, it means that you have license to do what you want. Your parents may be less strict with you, and you'll have a lot of time to pursue your interests. Use your freedom to learn more about the world around you. Work on your hobbies. Read, dance, write, paint, play an instrument, or play sports. Spend time with your friends. Talk on the phone, text, and IM. Get outdoors. Taking a walk or hike, or exploring your town, can be fun. It's okay to feel overwhelmed. Crying makes you feel better and there's no shame in it. When you cry your body produces endorphins - these are the body's "feel-good" hormones; they're there to make you feel better. Don't be afraid to be seen crying by your parents or siblings. Crying not only makes you feel better, it also brings you closer to the people you love. It may help them understand that you're having a hard time, too. Acting out may feel like a natural response if you have feelings that you just can't express, but doing so will only make your parents frustrated with you. Don't assume that your parents will read your mind and realize that you want affection. You might be punished for acting out. This could mean being sent to your room, or being grounded, or losing cell phone privileges. Instead of getting attention, you'll only end up isolating yourself from your parents and friends. Just as you didn't choose to get less attention, they didn't choose to get more of it. They may even wish they could have more freedom like you do. Resenting your sibling can lead to a lot of stress for the both of you, so try to keep a good relationship. Your sibling can be someone to turn to if you need emotional support; if you're supportive of them, they'll be more likely to support you when you need it.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Avoid blaming yourself. Put the situation in perspective. Go for a walk or jog. Write or draw. Enjoy your freedom. Cry if you have to. Don't act out, even if you're really upset. Avoid blaming your sibling(s).