Testosterone

What is testosterone?

Testosterone is a vital hormone that plays an important role throughout a person's life. Made primarily in the testicles in men and the ovaries and adrenal glands in women, testosterone gives men and women many of their masculine characteristics:

It regulates numerous functions, including:

• Muscle mass and strength


• Bone density and strength


• Fat distribution


• Mood and aggression


• Sex drive


• Sperm production

Some key points on testosterone:

• Levels peak in adolescence and decline naturally with age, at a rate of about 1% per year after 30.


• Low testosterone (low T) causes numerous symptoms including low sex drive, hair loss, fatigue, and irritability.


• Women also have testosterone, but in much lower levels - too much testosterone in women causes symptoms like facial hair and deeper voice.

Some people can benefit from testosterone treatment, including:

• Men with naturally declining levels who have low T symptoms.

So in summary, testosterone is the key male hormone that makes men masculine, in charge of vital functions like strength, bone health, mood, and fertility. As we age, testosterone can decline causing annoying symptoms. Working with an expert clinic like Hormone Wellness Institute can help to safely restore optimal levels, eliminate low T symptoms, and regain peak performance.

I hope this gives a helpful overview on the role of testosterone and options if your levels become low. Let me know if you have any other questions!