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What are the ways to decrease testosterone in blood?
Mint, flaxseeds and nuts are known to lower testosterone levels
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Why does testosterone increase?
Sexual stimulation and sexual activity in men can result in the increase of testosterone.
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Are hormones and testosterone the same?
Testosterone is the male sex hormone that your gonads produce. It is found higher in males than females. whereas estrogen and progesteron are hormones produced by females and found in traces (estrogen) in men.
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When should men replace testosterone?
Only men with very low levels of testosterone are advised to take testosterone replacement therapy.
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Do fatherless sons have more testosterone?
Few studies do hint that children who had fathers but were not involved in their upbringing had more testosterone.
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How to trick my body into producing more testosterone?
Improve your diet, get adequate rest and sleep. Most importantly do some cardio exercises to boost testosterone production in your body naturally.
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Does alcohol affect testosterone?
Research hints that heavy alcohol consumption results in reduced testosterone levels in the blood.
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Why do FSH and LH increase in menopause?
When estrogen deficiency occurs in the menopause LH levels increase. Later the FSH is raised and remains high for the rest of life.
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What are the effects of LH in the male reproductive system?
The effects of LH in males is primarily LH causes the Leydig cells of the testes to produce testosterone.
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What will increase the level of testosterone hormones?
Eating a balanced diet along with regular exercises such as strength training will increase the level of testosterone.
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How do I produce testosterone in my body?
It is a natural process. However, one can boost the levels by consuming protein rich diet and exercising regularly.
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Does testosterone affect metabolism?
Yes, it plays a significant role in carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism too.
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What does it mean to have low LH levels?
Low LH levels may mean one has pitutary disorders, anorexia, malnutrition or is under tremendous stress. Untreated LH deficiency may lead to infertility hence, you are suggested to seek medical advise at the earliest
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How can I reduce high testosterone levels?
Mint, flaxseeds and nuts are known to lower testosterone levels
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Do tomatoes lower testosterone?
No, tomatoes infact can increase testosterone levels.
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How can testosterone increase hormones?
Testosterone increases hormone levels such as estrogen due to which one can experience return of periods and other symptoms such as acne and oily skin.
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Which hormone controls spermatogenesis?
FSH and LH control spermatogenesis. However, testosterone stimulates spermatogenesis.
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Can female hormones increase testosterone?
No
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What is the relationship between hormones and acne?
Hormonal issues can cause acne by increasing the amount of oil your skin produces. This oil interacts with bacteria on the pores of the skin causing acne outbreak.
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What is testoterone?
Testosterone is a hormone that is responsible for many of the physical characteristics specific to adult males. It plays a key role in reproduction, building of muscle mass and production of healthy cells.
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What is meant by male menopause?
Male menopause is a condition in which affects men in their late 40's and 50's. It marks with a low testosterone level along with low libido. In addition, many can suffer from serious erectile dysfunction too.
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How long does free testosterone stay in the body?
Free testosterone stays in the body for almost 24 hours after that it is secreted out through sweat and seminal fluid.
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What happens if testosterone is not produced by testes?
If the body does not produce enough testosterone can have loss of muscle mass, more of body fat and erctile dysfunction.
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Does eating meat affect your testosterone levels?
Yes, eating meat especially red meat can boost testosterone levels
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What is the difference between sperm and testosterone?
Testosterone is a male sex hormone which helps in producing sperm cells. Sperms are motile cells with a with a tail known as flagellum which is a part of male reproductive cell, or gamete, in anisogamous forms of sexual reproduction
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What blood test shows if you have a hormone imbalance?
An estrogen test in females along with FSH and LH. Testosterone test in males can detect hormonal imbalance. In addition a thyroid test can also diagnose hyper or hypothyroidism.
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How much does it cost to get hormone levels checked?
It can cost anywhere between 1000 to 2000 rupees to get hormone levels checked
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What does an elevated FSH level mean for women?
It means primary ovarian insufficiency (POI), also known as premature ovarian failure (PCOS).
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How much testosterone does a man produce a week?
On an average, a man's body produces 7 mg of testosterone per day. However, not all of that testosterone floating in our bloodstream can be used by our bodies.
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What does it mean to have a high FSH and normal LH level?
It means that your ovaries are malfunctioning. Get it treated at the earliest to prevent infertility.
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How to lower FSH levels in females?
Making dietary changes and exercising daily can reduce FSH levels in females who are unable to conceive.
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What does a high FSH level mean?
It means primary ovarian insufficiency (POI), also known as premature ovarian failure (PCOS).
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How to increase FSH and LH in males?
One should consume omega 3 fatty acids to increase LH and FSH in males.
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