HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Will aerobic exercises lower androgen and free testosterone levels?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

In extreme.: It is well described that exercising on to high an intensity will lower sex hormones in both men and women. The reality of over training is diminished benefits from exercise, increased risk of injury, including stress fractures, and low sex hormones.

Answered 4/2/2015

5.7k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Can lifting weights heighten androgens or testosterone levels and cause/worse acne or oily skin? Ive been told weight lifting worsens acne.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Had 2 testosterone tests. 1st was 270 & 2nd was 322/6 free. I exercise a lot, which dr. Said could affect levels. I have no symptoms. Should i worry?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

If i don't exercise at all and lie down on bed most of the day will it lower my testosterone level?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Does saw palmetto have any impact on PSA levels? Does it cause gynecomastia in men? Does it lower DHT or impact free testosterone?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Why can't people with androgen insensitivity syndrome handle testosterone?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

How could a supplement lower DHT but multiply testosterone and androgen?
I have a free androgen index of 3.5, apparently low to non existent. Testosterone is very low, 47 ng/dl. I am 30 year old male, help.
Can ptsd and stress cause elevated testosterone and high androgen levels?
Can spironolactone lower your androgens to low? Dhyi and andro labs below normal, testosterone normal. Is this desired or can it cause problems?
Doc say excessive ejaculation 3 time a day for 2 yr cause rise in testosterone & androgen level cause enlarge of sebaceous gland cause me acne on face?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.