Understanding testosterone and the gonads in Males
Testosterone is a hormone secreted mainly from the testes in males. It is produced in a smaller quantity from the adrenal glands. Lack of testosterone has been blamed for a number of symptoms seen in the general population. However unlike women who go through menopause, there is no similar male equivalent (andropause). Levels of testosterone do decline over time as we age. That does not always imply that supplementation is required
What is testosterone?
This is a steroid hormone which comes into prominence at the time of puberty. The pituitary gland (situated at the base of the brain) wakes up and secretes stimulatory hormones (FSH and LH) into the blood This wakes up the testes, hair follicles, and skin organs ( eg sebaceous glands – leading to oily skin). The testes starts to enlarge in size and starts to produce testosterone and later sperm. At the same time, there is considerable increase in body hair, particularly facial hair.
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What is the cause for low testosterone levels?
My testosterone is low….I just know it..
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But my problems have come so suddenly
If I get testosterone, I will feel like a new man
Why is my libido rock bottom? Sex has become mechanical.. Surely it is due to low testosterone..
Stages in sexual arousal
Anticipation
Arousal
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Smell and sexual arousal.
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Touch and sexual arousal
Intercourse
What are factors that may be contributing?
What if I am on medications? eg co-codamol
Will testosterone help? My levels are borderline
What happens if we replace testosterone to boost testosterone levels?
What if it does not work?
What can I do to improve my sex life?
Can pornography help?