DIY? Testosterone Test Kits Explained   Overview  Decreasing testosterone levels is a normal phenomenon in men as they age. Close to one-third of all men over the age of 75 have lower-than-normal testosterone levels, according to the Mayo Clinic. However, low testosterone levels can occur in men of any age. An underlying health problem such as obesity, a [...]

Testosterone: Everything You Need to Know About the Hormone and Your Health   What Is Testosterone?  Testosterone is the primary sex hormone in men, and it is responsible for the development of many of the physical characteristics that are considered typically male. Women also produce the hormone in much smaller amounts. Testosterone, part of a hormone class known [...]

9 Signs of Low Testosterone   Low testosterone  Testosterone is a hormone produced by the human body. It’s mainly produced in men by the testicles. Testosterone affects a man’s appearance and sexual development. It stimulates sperm production as well as a man’s sex drive. It also helps build muscle and bone mass.  Testosterone production typically decreases with age. According to the American [...]

Understanding How Testosterone Affects Men   The complex effects of testosterone, investigators found, depend partly on its conversion in the body to a type of estrogen. The insights will help guide the development of better ways to diagnose and treat men who don’t produce enough natural testosterone.  Testosterone is a sex hormone that plays important roles [...]