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Why is testosterone hormone very important for men?
Why is testosterone hormone very important for men?
Why is testosterone hormone very important for men?
It is important because testosterone is a sex hormone that plays important roles in the body. In men, it regulates sex drive (libido), bone mass, fat distribution, muscle mass and strength, and the production of red blood cells and sperm.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
Related Questions
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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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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Does testosterone affect metabolism?
Yes, it plays a significant role in carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism too.
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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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Which hormone controls spermatogenesis?
FSH and LH control spermatogenesis. However, testosterone stimulates spermatogenesis.
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TESTOSTERONE (TOTAL)
Serum Testosterone Test, Total Testosterone, Bioavailable Testosterone
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