testosterone?

Answer 1

TESTOSTERONE -

The main male sex hormone. Testosterone is secreted by the testes throughout life, but there is some decline with age. To offset this decline and in the hope of retaining youthful virility, some older men take testosterone preparations (in the past, extra testosterone was sometimes obtained by eating testes of monkeys). Surprisingly, testosterone is also secreted in small amounts from the adrenal glands in women. This secretion increases after exercise but decreases with overtraining. Rapid weight loss may also lead to lower testosterone levels. High testosterone levels in females may interfere with some actions of female sex hormones, disrupting the menstrual cycle but reducing premenstrual stress. Low testosterone levels in males may reduce sexual desire. Low levels may also reduce a person's energy capacity by affecting the body's ability to store energy in the form of creatine phosphate and glycogen.

Testosterone has both androgenic (masculinizing) and anabolic (tissue-building) effects. It acts as an androgen by promoting the development of male secondary sexual characteristics. Its anabolic effects include stimulating muscle growth and reducing muscle degradation during training. Both help to improve muscle strength. Most users of synthetic testosterone do not wish to have the masculinizing effects. Therefore, synthetic analogues of testosterone are designed to emphasize the anabolic properties while minimizing the androgenic properties. These preparations can be harmful and have been linked to liver disease, tumour growth, breast development in men, and suppression of normal female hormones. Consequently, the use of testosterone and related drugs has been banned by the International Olympic Committee on the principle that athletes should not be allowed to sacrifice their health to obtain a competitive advantage. However, testosterone supplements do have their valid medical uses. For example, they are administered to some anorexics to help them build muscle mass and aid their recovery.-

Answer 2

I attended a lecture by a prominent female endocrinologist who was lecturing on adrenogenital syndrome. Putting the standard schema of cholesterol metabolism on the screen, she said somewhat tongue in cheek, pointing to the pathway leading to testosterone production, "Following this path one produces this noxious by-product."

Answer 3

Jayarama has given a good answer. however a brief of TESTOSTERONE;- Male sex hormone, secreted by Leydig cells in the testes, which causes physical changes (such as deep voice,hair growth) as the male becomes sexually mature.

Answer 4

Best way too boost it is by eating plenty of meats, getting plenty of exercise in the gym and drinking at least 15 glasses water daily...also consume herbs, minerals and vitamins that are good for spermatoza, such as zinc...

Answer 5

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