Testosterone is the male sex hormone essential for the development of sexual characteristics in growing boys. In adulthood, this hormone is necessary for muscles, skin, bones, brain, prostate, erection and fertility. This hormone is important for developing muscle mass, stamina, sexual performance, mood and energy.
Testosterone affects multiple organs, this means that you might experience different symptoms all at once.
Physical symptoms | Sexual symptoms | Cognitive symptoms |
Decrease testisvolume | Perspiration | |
Development of breats (gynaecomasty) | Difficulties sleeping | |
Decrease muscles | Erectile dysfunction | Mood swing |
Decrease morning erection | Irritable | |
Depresssion | ||
Osteoporose | ||
Mild anemia | Lethargy | |
Infertility |
What is testosterone?
Testosterone is a male sex hormone; it is primarily produced in the testes (testicles), with about 5 to 10 per cent coming from the adrenal glands. This hormone is essential for sperm production and is responsible for developing male characteristics. Testosterone plays a crucial role in regulating and storing fat, maintaining blood sugar levels and blood pressure, stimulating the production of bone marrow, and contributing to bone strength. Additionally, the hormone has a marked influence on maintaining secondary sexual characteristics such as beard growth and muscles. And on erection quality, prostate function and sperm production. Testosterone is important for the libido, which is your desire for sex, and it has a role in preventing depression.