Testosterone is a well-known hormone found in both men & women. For sports people focused on building muscle tissue it has recently become a hot topic. A lack of testosterone in men is associated with issues concerning sexual health and fatigue. The right level of testosterone is very important for good health. The following article discusses why testosterone is important, how it can be monitored, and improved.
Both men and women produce testosterone although women significantly less (a dozen or several dozen times less, depending on age). Testosterone gives men their male characteristics. It influences physical features such as voice, body hair, sex drive, fertility and erectile function. Testosterone also effects ambition and confidence. Additionally, this hormone supports the growth of muscles, bones & sperm.
Men’s testosterone level increases during puberty and reaches the maximum in the twenties and thirties. Afterwards, with age increase, it decreases steadily at approximately 1% per year.
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A healthy lifestyle positively affects your level of testosterone. Here is a small selection of what you can do to improve your testosterone levels:
Low level of testosterone can cause:
• decreased sex drive,
• erectile dysfunction,
• inability to conceive a child,
• overall tiredness,
• decreased body hair,
• decreased muscle mass.
• the growth of breast tissue.
If you are experiencing symptoms listed above you should consult with your doctor or consider one of HealthHero Ireland’s testosterone blood tests.
Testosterone therapy might be needed at any age when testosterone negatively affects one’s quality of life. Abnormally low testosterone level (hypogonadism) can be treated through prescribed testosterone medication. These medications can have a form of pills, patches, gel, bio-identical testosterone drops and liquid injected into the body.
Testosterone level decreases naturally with age. However, low testosterone levels are responsible for many unwanted symptoms. While it is important to check your testosterone levels if concerned about symptoms, testosterone treatments other than lifestyle improvements are rarely recommended purely for fitness or gym performance improvements.
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