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Thursday, 31 May 2012

Get To Know Male Hormones

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By Jake Alexandre


Testosterone is a steroid hormone from the androgen group and is found in mammals, reptiles, birds and other vertebrates. In mammals, testosterone is primarily secreted in the testicles of males and the ovaries of females, although small amounts are also secreted by the adrenal glands. It is the principal male sex hormone and an anabolic steroid.

In men, testosterone plays a key role in the development of male reproductive tissues such as the testis and prostate as well as promoting secondary sexual characteristics such as increased muscle and bone mass and hair growth. In addition, testosterone is essential for health and well-being as well as preventing osteoporosis.

If you thought testosterone was only important in men, you'd be mistaken. Testosterone is produced in the ovaries and adrenal gland. It's one of several androgens (male sex hormones) in females. These hormones are thought to have important effects on, Ovarian function, Bone strength and Sexual behavior, including normal libido (although evidence is not conclusive)

The proper balance between testosterone (along with other androgens) and estrogen is important for the ovaries to work normally. While the specifics are uncertain, it's possible that androgens also play an important role in normal brain function (including mood, sex drive and cognitive function).

The effects of testosterone include increased Muscle Mass, increased Strength, decreased Body-fat, increased Rate of Recovery, increased Stamina & Endurance, e enhanced Conditioning, enhanced Clarity of Thought, decreased Levels of Stress, enhanced Sexual Function (no libido suppression, no erectile dysfunction) and increased Sense of Well-Being (no depression).

Testosterone may also help maintain normal mood. There may be other important functions of this hormone that have not yet been discovered. Signals sent from the brain to the pituitary gland at the base of the brain control the production of testosterone in men. The pituitary gland then relays signals to the testes to produce testosterone. A "feedback loop" closely regulates the amount of hormone in the blood. When testosterone levels rise too high, the brain sends signals to the pituitary to reduce production.

In women the proper balance between testosterone (along with other androgens) and estrogen is important for the ovaries to work normally. While the specifics are uncertain, it's possible that androgens also play an important role in normal brain function (including mood, sex drive and cognitive function). Testosterone replacement may be appropriate for those who have very low levels of this hormone, but not for those who have a slightly low level. Before you consider using testosterone injections or gels as replacement, consider more natural alternatives.




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