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Brief intro to TESTOSTERONE:
Testosterone is the principle sex hormone responsible for the development of reproductive function in males. Testosterone is one of the hormones referred to as androgens, which are also known of as anabolic steroids. As a steroid hormone, testosterone is derived from cholesterol (a fatty molecule) and the structure of this hormone is similar across all mammals, reptiles, birds and fish.
What is its function?
In males, testosterone is required for the development of male sex organs such as increased penis and testes size. The hormone also promotes the development of sexual male characteristics during puberty such as voice deepening and the growth of armpit, chest and pubic hair. Testosterone plays an important role in maintaining sex drive, sperm production, muscle strength and bone mass. A healthy level of testosterone is also protective against bone disorders such as osteoporosis.
As testosterone is required for so many bodily functions, it is considered to be a general promoter of overall health and well being.
Secretion?
In males, the majority of testosterone is secreted from the testes, hence the term “testosterone”. The hormone is also produced in small amounts by the adrenal gland. The production of this hormone is controlled by the hypothalamus and pituitary gland in the brain. The pituitary gland receives instructions from the hypothalamus on how much testosterone needs producing and passes this information onto the testicles via chemicals and hormones circulating in the bloodstream.
In females, half of the testosterone is produced by the ovaries and adrenal glands. The remainder is produced through conversion of adrenal androgens in other parts of the body.
Declining testosterone
In males, testosterone levels peak during adolescence and early adulthood and start to decline after the age of 30. This can lead to a progressive decline in physical energy and libido as a man ages. The testosterone level is thought to decline by approximately 1% every year after a man has reached 30 years of age.
Low testosterone
A range of symptoms can occur if testosterone production drastically drops below normal. Signs of low T are often subtle. Here are 12 signs of low T in men.
- Low sex drive
- Difficulty with erection
- Low semen volume
- Hair loss
- Fatigue
- Loss of muscle mass
- Increased body fat
- Decreased bone mass
- Mood changes
- Affected memory
- Smaller testicle size
- Low blood counts
High testosterone
In females, a high testosterone level can lead to irregular periods, acne, voice deepening and an excess growth of body hair. A high testosterone level is also found in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a condition that can cause infertility.