A man’s body normally produces about 45 micrograms of estrogen per day via a process called aromatization. That’s a natural process that occurs mainly in your fat tissue but also in your bones, brain, arteries, liver, and testes. An enzyme called aromatase resides there and it converts some of your testosterone into estrogen in order Read more about Testosterone Conversion Into Estrogen (Aromatization)[…]
Chronic fatigue or tiredness is one of the most common complaints in men with decreased testosterone levels. Before starting TRT, our patients often report low energy levels as the most debilitating symptom of their condition. That’s because persisting fatigue can have a detrimental effect on mood, personal life, productivity, work, and even income. Diagnosing and Read more about Low Testosterone Causes Fatigue in 88% of Men[…]
There is a complex relationship between pain perception and the deficiency of the male sex hormone – testosterone. New research suggests a link between testosterone and pain in certain conditions such as fibromyalgia, autoimmune arthritis, and chronic pain syndrome. One of the theories is that the hormone regulates inflammation, and without sufficient T levels, inflammatory Read more about Low Testosterone and Pain: How TRT Can Help With Your Pain[…]
Low testosterone (T) can wreak havoc on your sexual health, causing you to experience a lack of libido, debilitating fatigue, and erectile dysfunction. If your testosterone problems are due to testicular injury or damage, your chances to father children will also be affected. Testicular injury can lead to an inability to produce viable spermatozoids, low Read more about Low Testosterone and Male Infertility[…]
Women have about 20 times less testosterone than men, but this doesn’t make the hormone less critical for female sexual function. In fact, testosterone plays a critical role in female libido, arousal, clitoral and vaginal blood flow, lubrication, and the occurrence of female orgasms. When women use testosterone treatment it can lead to side effects Read more about Testosterone Effects on Clitoral Enlargement and Vaginal Health[…]
Testosterone is one of the male sex hormones called androgens which play a significant role in regulating sexual health. In fact, testosterone is the main factor stimulating the development of reproductive organs in boys and the formation of a penis even before birth. Testosterone has the most significant effect on penile growth during puberty when Read more about Testosterone and Penis Size: How Much Can TRT Increase It?[…]
Despite the fact that testosterone is the male sex hormone, it is also present in the female body. In women, it is naturally produced by the ovaries and adrenal glands. In a woman, normal levels of testosterone should be about 20 times lower than those in men or more specifically in the range of 8-60 ng/dL Read more about Effective Ways to Lower Testosterone in Women[…]
Cholesterol levels are tightly related to the hormonal balance. For example, the body needs cholesterol to produce steroid hormones such as testosterone, estrogens, progesterone, cortisol, aldosterone, and others. On the other hand, there are several hormones that regulate the metabolism of cholesterol and its serum levels in the body. These include testosterone, growth hormone, thyroid Read more about Testosterone and Cholesterol: How are They Related?[…]
If your estrogen levels are too high and you have symptoms, then your doctor may consider medications that block estradiol receptors or prevent aromatization in the first place. How to stop the conversion of testosterone to estrogen The two main options to stop aromatization are – aromatase inhibitors (AIs) and selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs). Read more about Best Medical and Natural Options to Stop Aromatization of Testosterone[…]
Testosterone is sometimes used as a synonym for aggression, violence, and rage. The reports of violent behavior and “roid rage” in athletes who abuse testosterone also contribute to this image. Scientists reveal that the connection between testosterone and behavior is much more complex and multiple hormones play a role in it. Furthermore, medically prescribed testosterone Read more about Can Testosterone Therapy Increase Your Aggression?[…]
