Question 1

how to boost testosterone?

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Testosterone: First of all, it's important that you don't take tv commercial ads seriously.  They often talk about 'low t', like it's an epidemic.  Testosterone testing is notoriously unreliable and the actual number of people with low t is a small fraction of what advertisers want you to believe.  Therefore, for most people, it isn't necessary to boost your level.  Low libido could be from depression, stress.

Question 2

what secretes testosterone?

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Testicles: The leydig cells in the testicles are the source of testosterone.

Question 3

how can i lower my testosterone?

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Go see ur family doc: Are you a male or female? For what purpose do you want to lower your testosterone? For men w/prostate cancer, chemotherapy is an option to lower T but not w/o increasing heart disease risk. For women w/polycystic ovarian syndrome or hirsutism, we often prescribe off-label spironolactone for its anti-androgen effect. Regardless, you need to chat w/your family doc to determine what's best for you.

Question 4

do men need to take testosterone?

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Sometimes: Testosterone is a male hormone (also found in low amounts in women) that can diminish with age.  Low testosterone can result in loss of libido, impotence, weight gain, etc.  Fortunately, testosterone can be supplemented with prescription testosterone (gels and injections) to help raise the testosterone to more normal levels.  See your doctor if you suspect low testosterone for a simple blood test.

Question 5

how to increase your testosterone?

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Multiple factors : Many variable at play here. First is to optimize nutrition. You need healthy fats, including some saturated fat for hormone production.  Cholesterol level needs to be optimal (not too low). Avoid high amounts of carbs, which can lead to metabolic syndrome and low testosterone. High body fat can cause excess estrogen which can lower testosterone. Need optimal sleep (7-8 hrs). Heavy weight training.

Question 6

what does testosterone do exactly?

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Depends upon age...: During fetal development, testosterone is useful to make genetic male look like a boy when born. In adolescence, T is useful during puberty in developing secondary sexual characteristics eg hair etc. While low T can account for many conditions such as fatigue, depression, loss of sex drive, etc, there are many more common reasons for this than low T. Excess T is bad, too, so not DIY project.

Question 7

body fat and testosterone related?

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Testosterone: The amount of body fat can influence the ratio between testosterone and estrogen in your body.  Adipose tissue (fat) has the ability to convert testosterone to estrogen. www.peedoc.com @drhtay.

Question 8

what causes testosterone to decrease?

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Aging: There is a natural decline in testosterone production with aging in men, not unlike decline in estrogen Progesterone in women at menopause.  Alcohol, some drugs and some genetic disorders also lower testosterone production.

Question 9

what's testosterone used for in women?

Accepted Answer

Same as in men: Low testosterone levels in men and women can be returned to normal by testosterone supplementation in order to improve mood, thinking/memory, bone strength, sex drive plus erectile function in men. Testosterone supplementation can help increase muscle & decrease fat in those who also exercise & eat properly. Testosterone has similar risks in both men & women including heart attack & stroke, etc.

Question 10

how do i use androderm (testosterone)?

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As directed by doc!: Typically, Androderm (testosterone) is applied daily to dry clean portion of back or shoulder. You can also apply to upper arms, upper thighs & even abdomen. You should use a different site each day. Check out http://www.Androderm (testosterone).Com/p/what_is_androderm/how_apply.Asp for more info from manufacturer.

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