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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Common Hormone Imbalances in Men Over 40
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
Read MoreLow Testosterone Levels and Treatment
Testosterone is the main male hormone, just as estrogen is the main female hormone. That said, males have a small amount of estrogen in their bodies, and females likewise have some testosterone. The high level of testosterone makes males look and sound the way they do: strong muscles, deep voice, facial hair, and so on
Read MoreHealth Effects of Having Low Testosterone
Testosterone is a male sex hormone that is manufactured naturally in the bodies of both males and females – however, the levels of testosterone in women are much lower than in men. While boys go through puberty and the teen years, their increasing levels of testosterone will foster the development of male features like facial
Read MoreWhat Happens If Low T Is Not Treated?
Testosterone production peaks during a man’s 20s before gradually decreasing with each passing year. Low testosterone – commonly referred to as Low T – is a normal process, although some men may experience drops severe enough to cause health effects. While testosterone therapy can reverse any adverse effects of Low T, many men either are
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