Testosterone is a steroid hormone from the androgen group and is found in mammals, reptiles, birds, and other vertebrates . In mammals , testosterone is primarily secreted in the testes of males and the ovaries of females , although small amounts are also secreted by the adrenal glands . It is the principal male sex hormone and an anabolic steroid . In men, testosterone plays a key role in the development of male reproductive tissues such as the testis and prostate as well as promoting secondary sexual characteristics such as increased muscle , bone mass, and the growth of body hair . In addition, testosterone is essential for health and well-being as well as the prevention of osteoporosis . On average, an adult human male body produces about ten times more testosterone than an adult human female body, but females are more sensitive to the hormone. Testosterone is observed in most vertebrates. Fish make a slightly different form called 11-ketotestosterone . Its counterpart in insects is ecdysone . These ubiquitous steroids suggest that sex hormones have an ancient evolutionary history.
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is there an androgel or other drug for women with low testosterone since estratest is off the market? Is there a charge for an anwser? XXXXXXX
I have Klienfelders and I am 56 years old. I was diagnosed over 25 years ago. My doctor lowered my Testosterone. For 25 years I got 1 cc every week. He lowered it to 1/2 cc every two weeks. I feel worse than ever but he will not budge!
MY 17 year old has low T (345)as do I. i was Dx w hypogonadism several years ago. My son other labs are nomral ( prolactin,fsh,lh). Is T therapy safe for him.?
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I went on short course oxandrolone treatment when i was a child aged 14 and a half, during beginning of puberty, to have growth.
I am now concerned about their...
Androgel is too expensive to buy. What supplement would you reocmmend that can be boughtover the ocunter?
Hi! I'm a healthy 26 year old male. I have had a carpometacarpal boss on my left hand since I was 16. I remember I got it because I was masturbating with myself. It was caused because of the repetitive movememts from when I was rubbing my penis...
I am 54 and have a testosterone level of 380. I am tired, lifeless, I watch what I eat and still gain weight, no sex drive, no engergy, poor sleep.
What is the range for bottom and top for testosterone in men and what is a good healthy normal?
I am 36 years old an took a bodybuilding supplement called T Bomb 2 to boost testosterone and notice a change other than muscle, that is I can barely get erect now! I have used cialis (200 mg?mcg) and other the erection drug even the erection...
I am a 30 yr male and I have recently been diagnosed with hypogonadism (total test 2.8) , the doc is putting me on TRT. My LH, Prolactin is normal and a CT is being done to rule any possible tumors. I have also confirmed to the doctor that I am...
I have had groin pain for about three years. I was started on flomax .4mg once a day for prosteltitis. two years ago testosterone levels dropped severly and I started using
androgel. level was only 100 this...
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User : Hello sir, i am 24 yrs old.. i am depressed that i have no moustache and beard at this age... can u help me in some way??
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User : I am a 20 yar old male. I believe that I am done growing. Is there any way that I can gain another 2 inchs of height?
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User : how to increase facial hair?
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User : i was taking finpecia for hair loss for aleast for year (daily) ....now i find myself with sex problem....can u give some remedy to get rid of this problem....i feel its the side effects of this medicine.
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User : i have a problem of hair growth near my abdomen
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hi Dr. Im 28 years old and 5feet 7inches tall man and i weigh around 80kgs, and im still unmarried, and i recently notice these symptoms of lower testosterone levels in my body, for example due to alchohol consumption, less physical activity, and stress, and obesity , i also find changes in my behaviour that i get angry soon, and i feel as...
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hi.... i m suffering from terrible acne on my face and soulders for past 6 months and growth of facial hairs. The tests of hormones had also done,all the reports are normal but my testosterone hormones are about 2.82(normal range for women is about 1.75) and my menstrual cycle is also not proper for past few months.i m taking medicines-...
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60 yo man , fast pulse , heart palpatations, 30lbs over weight.Had chemical stress test. Had T Wave Analysis, Doctor is not impressed pluse is 100 allot, Take male harmone testosterone (Androgel) What gives? Thanks
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sir iam 22 yrs old man ,my testosterone level is 4.2. my question is why i dont feel to sex withfemales?
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If you over exercise, can this increase testosterone levels in women.
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sir iam 22 yrs old man ,my testosterone level is 4.2. my question is why i dont feel to sex withfemales?
Dear Sir, I am 26 year old man with below average mustaches and beard as well as body hair. This is bit confusing for me as I am of large body built with average muscle(I never tried to build) but robust face with square jaw. Moreover, I have more than average libido. I could not understand how both the manifestations of low and high...
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hello doctor i am 20 yr old male.i masterburate arnd 2 times a day. does this have any effect on testosterone levels in the body
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hello, im 23 year old and i dont have facial hair .. everyone in my family has one but i dont..i was diagnosed with no testosterone production and was suggested 250 mg testoviron per month but it has been 4 years and still too little beard ..should i increase the dose of testosterone????
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hi i went to a after hours dr. for some stitches in my left ring finger , the cut went to the bone he said i cut a capilary, the place was busy, so he tried to give me stitches without a nerse present, but the bleeding was wild, he finaly got in six stitches. it has been about three weeks but i still have a slight numb fealing in my pinky, and...
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