Testosterone

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Testosterone

• Testosterone is a steroid hormone from the
  androgen group.
• It is synthesized in the testes of males, the
  ovaries of females, and the adrenal glands of
  both sexes.

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With normal testosterone levels

• Muscle growth
• Increased strength
• Bone density
• maintenance
• Height stimulation
• Sexual desire
• Energy levels
• Mood
• Nervous system

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Testosterone effects with low levels

• Diminished libido
• Erectile dysfunction
• Infertility
• Loss of body and facial hair
• Osteoporosis
• Hypogonadism
• Anger, confusion, depression, and fatigue

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It is estimated that four or five million
American men may not produce enough testosterone.

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Testosterone replacement therapy

• Types
• Pills
• Injections
• Patches
• Gels
• Buccally
• Absorption through the mouth
• Injection is most effective

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Replacement therapy outcomes

• Less depression, anger, fatigue, and confusion
• Improves energy levels, good feelings, and
  friendliness
• Decrease in fat mass
• Increase in muscle mass
• May play a role in reasoning and thinking

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Testosterone and athletes

• Testosterone can increase muscle strength within
  six to twelve weeks in large doses
• Some take it to boost their performance
• It can also lessen your recovery time after hard
  work outs
• 4-1 t/e ratio
• Testosterone became considered a form of doping
  in 1990

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Modified testosterone effects

• Increase risk in breast cancer
• Nausea
• Aggression
• Nervousness
• Acne
• Gynecomastia (developing of breast in men)
• Can even cause death

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Modified testosterone

• http//www.youtube.com/watch?v6qMO3jPdCB8

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