Testosterone

What is testosterone?

Testosterone is an essential hormone that plays a crucial role in male physical health and development. Testosterone is considered a key hormone for the human body.

Testosterone is classified as an androgen, meaning in influences the development of what are thought of as "male" traits. The peaks and valleys of testosterone levels impact energy, strength, sexual function, and fertility in men.

What does testosterone do?

Some key functions of testosterone include:

• Muscle growth: Testosterone promotes increased muscle mass and strength, especially important for athletic performance. Men with higher testosterone levels often find it easier to build muscle.


• Bone density: Testosterone supports healthy, strong bones. It tells the body to make new bone tissue and prevents too much old bone from being absorbed.


• Fat distribution: Testosterone encourages fat storage in the abdomen and chest while burning fat in other areas. It impacts where men store body fat.


• Sexual function: Sufficient testosterone is needed for libido, erections, and fertility in men. Testosterone directly influences key aspects of healthy sexuality and reproduction.


• Hair growth: Testosterone causes increased growth of body and facial hair during puberty. It impacts male hair patterns post-puberty as well.

What impacts testosterone levels?

Many intrinsic and extrinsic factors can raise or lower testosterone production, like:

• Age


• Injury or disease


• Stress


• Sleep patterns


• Medications


• Substance use


• Weight fluctuations


• Genetics

If you're concerned about low testosterone or other hormone imbalances, the medical team at Harmony Hormone Clinic provides cutting-edge testing, treatment plans, and support guided by your unique health profile. Reach out today to learn more!

In closing

Testosterone is an integral hormone that influences several key aspects of development, health, and vitality in men. While testosterone naturally declines with age, there are many lifestyle changes and medical treatments that can optimize testosterone for improved wellbeing.