Testosterone is the hormone associated with secondary male sex characteristics, such as strong muscles, facial hair, and a deep voice. Women have some natural testosterone but a lot of estrogen, whereas men have a lot of natural testosterone and a much lesser amount of estrogen. But as we get older, women lose estrogen and men
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Signs of Testosterone Deficiency
Testosterone is the male sex hormone vital for normal sexual development and functions. It also plays an important role in the health of the brain, kidneys, bones, and liver. Testosterone deficiency is thought to affect around 40 percent of men over the age of 45. It can have a negative impact on overall well-being and
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While both men and women have some testosterone and some estrogen, men have much more testosterone and women have much more estrogen. The high level of testosterone gives men their manly features such as strong muscles and facial hair. Testosterone is also key to a man’s healthy sex drive and sperm production, so low levels
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Our bodies go through many changes as we grow older. One of those changes is a decrease in hormone production, and this can cause an imbalance in our overall hormone levels. Interestingly, a hormonal imbalance can occur at any point in a man’s life. However, hormone imbalances tend to occur more frequently in men as
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Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone. Men typically reach their peak testosterone levels in early adulthood. Thereafter, testosterone level starts decreasing at approximately 1% each year. Testosterone not only affects sexual function, but it’s also responsible for building muscle and bone mass. Furthermore, it influences red blood cell production, bone density, and fat distribution.
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