Question 1

can stress or anxiety lower testosterone in men?

Accepted Answer

Some interaction: The interaction of hormones is extremely complicated. The pituitary gland and hypothalamus in the brain, the adrenals, and other organs such as the testes are involved in regulation and various checks and balances in testosteron. Stress can definitely impact the effects of testosterone as cortisol and testosterone are parts of fight ot flight reflex.Chronic stress has many negative hormonal effects.

Question 2

can i take ashwagandha herb capsules for stress/anxiety/panic attacks long term? i'd like to balance cortisol levels and thyroid/testosterone. high stress has thrown me out of balance. can i take it for 3 months plus? thank you for the help?

Accepted Answer

: Most of us are not expert in herbal products so we are less likely helping you with this topic. You can read this link from Cleveland Clinic and decide - https://health.clevelandclinic.org/what-is-ashwagandha/; however, I would advise against using herbal products if you are also taking western medications because the interaction can be deadly at times.

Question 3

do stress increase testosterone? are stressed men more testosterone? and do testosterone increase stress?

Accepted Answer

See answer: Stress and low testosterone share many symptoms and may be linked by the stress hormone cortisol. There is some evidence that high levels of cortisol depress testosterone, but not much evidence that taking testosterone will reduce stress or that reducing stress will elevate testosterone. But, reducing stress with healthy lifestyle changes is always a good idea for many beneficial reasons.

Question 4

i'm 36 yo/f my cortisol blood level is 1.32 mcg, normal range says .07-.93 could this elevation be caused by anxitey/stress? testosterone is 6.7 high

Accepted Answer

High cortisol?: 36F from FL sitates her blood cortisol was 1.32 and normal is 0.7 -.93. And asks could this be caused by anxiety stress. ANS Yes but need to know the stress you are taking about. injury, surgery etc will elevate it but no likely for psychosocial stress to do it. Were you one any pills? What time of day. Best way to assess cortisol is either with a 24 hr urine or testing in saliva. I do 2nd opinion

Question 5

high cortisol higher prolactin lower testosterone in male what does it mean? does this affect his sex drives, does this cause him anxiety what should he do

Accepted Answer

See Endocrinologist: This can be due to several possible cause, including a pituitary tumor. Untreated, in some people it can become a serious problem.

Question 6

if i have a testosterone blood test, and have a lot of anxiety going in because i hate blood tests, would that lower my testosterone levels?

Accepted Answer

No: Anxiety around having your blood drawn will not lower your testosterone level.

Question 7

will lexapro effect my testosterone levels or metabolism? i am currently on lexapro for anxiety and am wanting to lose weight and after that start gaining muscle. the only problem is i have heard that lexapro can cause people to gain weight and can lower

Accepted Answer

Lexapro (escitalopram) : Lexapro (escitalopram) should not effect your testosterone level.  However, Lexapro (escitalopram) is in the family of medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.   These medication can sometimes effect sexual function via the chemical nicotine synthetase which is found in the body. 
  Some people do gain weight when on selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.  Lexapro (escitalopram) is fairly weight neutral which means that although you  could experience weight gain, that most people don't tend to gain or lose a lot of weight on it. Lexapro (escitalopram) use will not prevent you from gaining muscle mass. If you are concerned about body fat and muscle mass, the more important issues are your diet/nutrition, physical activity, adequate hydration and your degree of committment to a healthy life style, .  The great thing is, that if you take good care of yourself it might help the condition you are using Lexapro (escitalopram) for.  Regular sleep, physical activity, healthy food and making your health and wellbeing a priorty are all things that would positively impact depression, anxiety and a host of other conditions.

Question 8

can ptsd and stress cause elevated testosterone and high androgen levels?

Accepted Answer

Not directly: But certainly they can if the ptsd and stress lead to changes in lifestyle with significant weight gain, Insulin resistance, etc.

Question 9

is low testosterone due to chronic stress reversible?

Accepted Answer

Hypogonadism: Stress would be the last thing on a list of low testosterone levels in a young man.  I would first look at the medications, supplements and many other possible things like obesity before i would blame low testosterone on stress.

Question 10

what should be checked when experiencing a sudden and complete loss of male libido. normal-high testosterone, no abnormalities in extensive bloodwork and no stressors?

Accepted Answer

: https://www.healthline.com/health/low-testosterone/conditions-that-cause-low-libido#exercise

Any  tumescence?  Once or multiple? May be medications,  diabetes,  blood pressure ,cholesterol , medical conditions. Consider  Nocturnal penile tumescence (NPT) test, Intracavernosal injection test, Doppler ultrasound and assess if status may be impacted by MS or  lumbar/pudendal  issue. F/u/w/ urology

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Can i take ashwagandha herb capsules for stress/anxiety/panic attacks long term? i'd like to balance cortisol levels and thyroid/testosterone. high stress has thrown me out of balance. can i take it for 3 months plus? thank you for the help?

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Do stress increase testosterone? are stressed men more testosterone? and do testosterone increase stress?

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I'm 36 yo/f my cortisol blood level is 1.32 mcg, normal range says .07-.93 could this elevation be caused by anxitey/stress? testosterone is 6.7 high

A member asked:

High cortisol higher prolactin lower testosterone in male what does it mean? does this affect his sex drives, does this cause him anxiety what should he do

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If i have a testosterone blood test, and have a lot of anxiety going in because i hate blood tests, would that lower my testosterone levels?

A member asked:

Will lexapro effect my testosterone levels or metabolism? i am currently on lexapro for anxiety and am wanting to lose weight and after that start gaining muscle. the only problem is i have heard that lexapro can cause people to gain weight and can lower

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Can ptsd and stress cause elevated testosterone and high androgen levels?

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Is low testosterone due to chronic stress reversible?

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What should be checked when experiencing a sudden and complete loss of male libido. normal-high testosterone, no abnormalities in extensive bloodwork and no stressors?

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