Testosterone is a hormone made by the body and is responsible for the normal growth and development of the male sex organs and for maintenance of other sexual characteristics. It’s what puts hair on a man’s chest. It’s the force behind his sex drive. In adulthood, it keeps a man’s muscles and bones strong and maintains his interest in sex. In short, it’s what makes a man a man (at least physically). After age 30, most men begin to experience a gradual decline in testosterone. A decrease in sex drive sometimes accompanies the drop in testosterone, leading many men to mistakenly believe that their loss of interest in sex is simply due to getting older. Many of the symptoms of low testosterone are mirrored with other medical problems; that is, other medical problems may arise as a result of low testosterone; including, but not limited to, diabetes, depression, high blood pressure, and coronary artery disease – many of these stemming from obesity.

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What is Testosterone

Testosterone is the hormone responsible for the development of male sexual characteristics. Hormones are chemical messengers that trigger necessary changes in the body.

Testosterone is a type of androgen produced primarily by the testicles in cells called the Leydig cells. In men, testosterone is thought to regulate a number of functions such as sex drive, sperm production, fat distribution, red cell production, and maintenance of muscle strength and mass.

What is Testosterone and Symtoms of low testosterone

Low Testosterone Symptoms Include

Fatigue or decreased energy
Reduced sex drive
Sexual dysfunction
Depressed mood
Increased body fat
Reduced muscle mass and strength
Decreased bone strength
Loss of body hair
Changes in mood
Decrease in memory
Joint pain
Irregular sleep patterns

Studying the hormone levels in your blood helps us identify the root of what’s causing your symptoms. If we diagnose a hormone imbalance, then we can determine the kind of treatment that can help you.

Testosterone and a Man’s age

We are in a low testosterone epidemic! Alarming scientific evidence recently presented in a well-researched report shows American men 35 to 70 years old are plagued with testosterone levels significantly lower than their fathers before them.

Some scientists blame record low levels of testosterone on a combination of environmental factors such as phytoestrogens in plants like soy, flame retardants in computers and furniture, hormones in our food supply, and BPA in plastic containers.

The Role of Testosterone in Men

Testosterone affects the function of many organs in the body. The hormone plays a role in sex drive, sperm production, fat distribution, red cell production, and maintenance of muscle strength and mass, according to the Mayo Clinic. A small amount of circulating testosterone is converted to estradiol, a form of estrogen. For that reason a 2008 study published in the journal Frontiers of Hormone Research linked testosterone to the prevention of osteoporosis in men. For these reasons, testosterone is associated with overall health and well-being in men.

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