Introduction Testosterone therapy, also called testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), is one of the most talked about medical treatments today. It is often prescribed to men who have very low testosterone levels, a condition known as hypogonadism. Some men may also receive it for age-related decline in testosterone or for certain medical conditions when a doctor …
Introduction Testosterone Replacement Therapy, often called TRT, is a common medical treatment that helps men with low testosterone levels. Testosterone is a natural hormone that affects muscle mass, energy, mood, sex drive, and even blood cell production. As men age, or when certain medical conditions are present, testosterone levels can drop. This can lead to …
Introduction Testosterone replacement therapy, also called TRT, is a medical treatment that has become more common in recent years. It is used when the body does not make enough testosterone on its own. Testosterone is the main male sex hormone, and it plays an important role in energy, mood, muscle growth, bone strength, and sexual …
Introduction: Hormones, Heart Health, and Modern Medicine Hormones and heart health are deeply connected in ways that science continues to uncover. Among these hormones, testosterone stands out as one of the most discussed and debated, especially as men age. Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone, and while it is well known for its role …
Introduction Testosterone is one of the most important hormones in the human body. It plays a central role in growth, energy, and reproduction. While women also make testosterone, men produce it in much higher amounts, and it strongly affects their health throughout life. From puberty onward, testosterone supports muscle growth, bone strength, red blood cell …
Introduction Starting testosterone therapy is a big step in a person’s health journey. For many, it marks the beginning of a new chapter, whether that is treating low testosterone caused by a medical condition or beginning gender-affirming hormone therapy. Because of how important this step feels, it is normal to have many questions about what …
Introduction: Understanding the Link Between Vitamins and Testosterone Testosterone is a hormone made mainly in the testicles in men and in smaller amounts in the ovaries and adrenal glands in women. It plays a key role in building muscle, growing body hair, maintaining bone strength, and supporting sex drive and fertility. As people age, testosterone …
Introduction Testosterone is a hormone that plays a major role in a man’s body. It helps with many physical and mental functions. Testosterone is made mostly in the testicles and is important for building muscle, keeping bones strong, producing red blood cells, supporting sex drive, and keeping energy levels stable. It also affects how the …
Introduction Testosterone therapy is one of the most important medical treatments in transgender health care. It is used mainly by transgender men (people assigned female at birth who identify as male) and by some nonbinary people who want their body to have more masculine traits. This therapy is considered part of “gender-affirming care,” which means …
Introduction Testosterone therapy, also called testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), is a medical treatment designed to restore testosterone levels in people whose bodies are not producing enough of this hormone. Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone, although it is also present in smaller amounts in females. It plays an important role in building muscle, regulating …