Introduction Testosterone is one of the most important hormones in the human body. It is often thought of as the “male hormone,” but both men and women produce it. In men, testosterone plays a central role in energy levels, mood, sexual function, muscle strength, bone density, and even memory. When testosterone levels are healthy, the …
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 Testosterone is one of the most important hormones in the male body. It plays a role in almost every part of a man’s health, from building muscle and bone strength to supporting energy, mood, and sexual health. As men get older, their testosterone levels usually drop. For some, this change is small and does …
Introduction Testosterone is one of the most important hormones in the human body. For men, it plays a key role in building muscle, keeping bones strong, producing red blood cells, supporting mood, and maintaining a healthy sex drive. Women also have testosterone, though in smaller amounts, and it still contributes to energy, mood, and bone …
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 …