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What Is Testosterone<\/h2>\n
Testosterone is the main male sex hormone that is responsible for the masculine traits of men. It can be defined as a steroid hormone as it comes from cholesterol. Primarily, the male testicles produce this hormone and a small portion is produced by the adrenal glands as well. The ovaries of women also produce small amounts of testosterone<\/a> however is of less significance to them. Testosterone production surges during puberty in men and then sees a steady decrease in healthy adults until the age of 30. After 30 the levels start to dip and if the reduction falls in an acceptable range then it is normal and there is nothing to worry about. In some cases, the level falls significantly low that is where people need to practice caution and, in some cases, medical intervention is needed.<\/p>\n Although with age testosterone levels generally reduces, other factors also lead to a reduction in T levels, as they are alternatively referred to as. In men, these factors include injury to the testicles, radiation treatment taken for cancer, excessive stress, renal diseases, excessive consumption of alcohol, liver cirrhosis, AIDS, etc. Common signs of Low testosterone or T levels in men are as follows:<\/p>\n In women, low T levels could arise from underlying diseases related to the adrenal, pituitary, or hypothalamus glands. Reduction in testosterone level in women could also be owing to menopause, if they suffer from anorexia nervosa, intake contraceptives, etc. Signs often crop up as a decreased interest in sex, cognitive issues, feelings of depression, and weakness in the bones.<\/p>\n As mentioned above, testosterone is present in both men and women however the significance of its presence lays more in the former than in the latter. In men, this hormone is responsible for the male reproductive system development, prevents diseases like osteoporosis by strengthening the bones, improves sperm production, aids as an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agent, promotes the production of blood vessels, enhances muscle mass, gives men masculine traits like aids in beard growth, increases body hair, gives them a deep-masculine voice and is responsible for inducing sexual arousal. In women, this hormone<\/a> is responsible, to some extent, for healthy sexual functioning, cognitive function, for stronger bones as well as promotes better ovarian function.<\/p>\n How Do Doctor\u2019s Check For T Levels In The Body<\/strong><\/p>\n Doctors who perform hormonal analysis always check the medical history of a patient before conducting tests and revealing results. Certain aspects that may interfere with test accuracy may include taking oral contraceptives, digoxin, certain barbiturates, medicines for prostate cancer, the existance of hypothyroidism, etc. In the case of testosterone, various methods can be adopted to check for its levels in a person. Some of them are:<\/p>\n The levels of the hormone testosterone aids in providing vital information in the human body related to fertility, irregular periods, tumors of the testicles, etc. So, whenever one experiences one or more of the above-mentioned signs and symptoms, it is good to get one\u2019s T levels checked to ensure all is well within and to rule out the existence of any underlying health conditions. In men, if the range is between 270 \u2013 1070ng\/dL averaging at 679 ng\/dL then doctors consider it normal. In case it is below this level or above, then it is generally considered as an imbalance and oftentimes not a reason to worry over it since after 30 it is normal for testosterone levels to decline. It is interesting to know that higher levels of testosterone in men regulate blood pressure, improves heart health, and regulates body weight. However, too much testosterone can be bad for men in the following ways:<\/p>\n In women, the normal range is considered between 15-70 ng\/dL. The testosterone production by an average healthy adult male is 20 times more as compared to an average, healthy adult woman and this is perfectly normal which is also why testosterone is primarily considered as a male hormone.<\/p>\n\n
Significance Of Testosterone in Men And Women<\/h3>\n
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What Is Considered A Normal Testosterone Level<\/h2>\n
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