Introduction Testosterone therapy, often called testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), is a medical treatment that has become more common over the past two decades. It is used when the body does not make enough testosterone, a hormone that plays an important role in energy, mood, sexual health, muscle strength, and bone health. Low testosterone levels can …
Introduction Testosterone is a hormone that plays a major role in human health. It is often thought of as a “male hormone,” but both men and women need it. In men, testosterone is made mostly in the testicles, while in women, smaller amounts come from the ovaries and adrenal glands. It helps control muscle strength, …
Introduction Testosterone therapy has become one of the most discussed medical treatments in recent years, especially in large urban centers such as Los Angeles. Interest in this therapy has grown quickly as more men, and some women, look for ways to address low energy, reduced muscle strength, changes in mood, and decreased sexual health. At …
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 is one of the most important hormones in the human body. It is best known as the primary male sex hormone, but it also plays vital roles in many other areas of health. Testosterone supports the growth of muscle and bone, helps maintain energy, regulates mood, and supports sexual function. While women also …
Introduction Testosterone therapy has become one of the most discussed treatments in modern medicine. Over the last two decades, the use of testosterone prescriptions has grown as more men are diagnosed with low testosterone levels, a condition often called hypogonadism. This rise in treatment has also raised important questions about safety, especially how testosterone may …
Introduction Testosterone replacement therapy, often called TRT, is a medical treatment used when the body does not make enough of the hormone testosterone. Testosterone is a key hormone for both men and women, but it plays a much larger role in male health. It helps regulate muscle mass, bone strength, red blood cell production, sex …
Introduction Low testosterone, often called “Low T,” is a medical condition that can affect men of different ages, though it is most common as men grow older. Testosterone is the main male sex hormone, and it plays an important role in energy levels, sex drive, muscle mass, bone strength, and overall well-being. When testosterone levels …
Introduction Testosterone therapy is a medical treatment that has become much more common in recent years. Many men use it to treat low testosterone, a condition often called “low T.” Testosterone is the main male sex hormone, and it is important for energy, muscle growth, bone strength, mood, and sexual health. When testosterone levels drop …
Introduction Testosterone is a hormone that plays a central role in the health and well-being of men. It is produced mainly in the testicles and helps regulate many functions in the body, including muscle growth, bone density, fat distribution, sex drive, mood, and the production of red blood cells and sperm. While testosterone is often …