Testosterone is the hormone responsible for typically male characteristics such as a deeper voice, facial hair and a muscular build. As men age testosterone levels start to decrease, with levels peaking during early adulthood and then waning at a rate of 1-2 percent a year starting sometime in a man’s 30s. By the time a
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Symptoms of Low Testosterone
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.
Read MoreSigns of Low Testosterone in Men
Testosterone is a type of sex hormone present in both men and women. While both men and women have testosterone in their systems, men have higher levels of it compared to women. This hormone is responsible for things like the growth of body hair, increased muscle mass, and lower levels of body fat, and a
Read MoreWhat Is Andropause?
Women go through a menopause phase, and men go through an andropause phase. Andropause is a very gradual reduction in the male body’s production of androgenic hormones – particularly testosterone – along with related effects, during middle age and older. The production of testosterone begins to slow down by a percentage or two each year
Read MoreDo You Have Low Testosterone Levels?
As they age, most men assume that impotence or reduced sexual desire or stamina, depression, reduced muscle mass, falling energy levels and/or hair loss, as well as irritability and memory problems are all regular signs of aging and that there is little that can be done about it. However, these are all symptoms of low
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