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Does obesity have any bearing on how effective testosterone therapy is for delayed puberty especially pertaining to penis and facial hair growth?
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Being skinner : Is better. It will help facilitate health. Losing 10% of weight will go a long way to helping make things better faster.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Yes: Adipose tissue contains aromatase which converts testosterone to estrogen. It does effect your hormonal enviroment.
Answered 5/11/2020
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