Testosterone - Vitality Hormone Clinic

What is testosterone?

Testosterone is a key hormone that plays a vital role in the human body. As the primary male sex hormone, it is responsible for many crucial biological functions that affect growth, development, and overall health and wellbeing.

Some key facts to know about testosterone:

• Produced mainly in the testicles of men, and the ovaries and adrenal glands of women
• Peaks in early adulthood before slowly declining by ~1% per year
• Drives the development of male reproductive organs and secondary sex characteristics like:
  • Growth of body and facial hair
  • Deepened voice
  • Increased muscle mass and strength
• Affects many other processes like:
  • Sex drive and erectile function
  • Bone density and strength
  • Fat distribution
  • Mood and cognition

Low testosterone, medically known as hypogonadism, can result from injury, infection, or age-related changes. But for many it is hard to pinpoint the exact cause. Symptoms may include:

• Low libido and erectile dysfunction
• Fatigue, depression, and mood changes
• Loss of muscle mass and body hair
• Increased body fat and breast tissue

If low T is suspected, seeing a hormone health specialist can help uncover the root issue through comprehensive blood analysis and examination. Treatment plans involving lifestyle changes, medications, or testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) may help alleviate symptoms and improve one's quality of life significantly.