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Having Low Sex Drive? Talk To A Doctor Or Your Partner Before Going For Testosterone Treatment
Whenever we have a discussion on 'testosterone', the first picture that comes to our mind is 'aggression', since it's mainly a man-related thing. But, testosterone is not just about it. Do you know what happens when you take testosterone? Keep reading to find out all about it...
Besides helping the physique, this hormone found mainly in men also has other great advantages - including financial!
What
is
testosterone?
It
is
a
hormone
which
is
produced
mainly
by
the
Leydig
cells
in
the
testicles
and
helps
in
the
development
of
a
male's
muscles
and
bones,
voice
changes,
sex
drive
and
overall
growth.
Also Read: Why You Don't Need Drugs To Boost Testosterone
The production of testosterone rises during adolescence and the early years of adulthood. Low level of testosterone in men is called hypogonadism and many consume testosterone supplements to make up for the deficiency.
Women, too, have testosterone but in lower amounts. In their case, the ovaries and adrenal glands produce this hormone.
Benefits of testosterone:
1. Heart & blood: Adequate testosterone levels help the heart pump blood to the rest of the body, boosting the muscles and organs. Hypogonadism can be linked to cardiovascular problems. Testosterone also helps increase red blood cell count.
2. Loss of fat: Testosterone treatment helps in decreasing fat and improves muscle sizes.
3. Stronger bones: Testosterone level helps to have strong bones. It is because of the drop in the level at an older age that men tend to have weaker bones.
4. Sex drive: Testosterone has a give-and-take relation with sex drive. While its level increases in response to sexual arise, more testosterone in turn helps in having higher sexual urge. It also affects a woman's sex drive.
5. Better self-esteem: High level of testosterone enhances one's self-image, and it makes one optimistic and even take more financial gamble.
Now,
the
bad
part
of
the
story:
There
are
people
who
prefer
a
testosterone
supplement,
if
they
have
low
level
and
eye
to
have
better
muscles
and
sex
drive.
For
them,
here
is
a
caution.
Heart
&
Prostate
Risks
Testosterone
supplements
can
actually
multiply
the
problem
instead
of
solving
it.
Studies
have
proved
that
there
is
a
connection
between
testosterone
supplements
and
heart
ailments,
both
for
the
young
and
the
old.
Another study also concluded that these supplements increase the risk of having prostate tumours. So, beware.
Other
Side
Effects
Besides
the
heart
and
prostate
risks,
testosterone
therapy
can
have
several
side
effects
like
sleep
apnoea,
testicular
shrinkage,
acne
flares,
breast
enlargement,
increased
urination
and
fluid
retention.
These
supplements/treatments
can
also
reduce
sperm
count
and
increase
aggression
in
behaviour.
Can
Reduce
Sperm
Count
Testosterone
treatment
is
available
in
gels,
intramuscular
injections
and
skin
patches,
but
each
one
of
them
comes
with
a
side
effect.
Men
who
have
breast
or
prostate
cancer
should
not
go
for
testosterone
treatment.
A fall in sexual desire or ambition for a Rambo-like look is the main reason why men become desperate to for a testosterone treatment/supplement. But, it is not a wise thing to do. If you feel to do something about enhancing your sex drive, talk to a doctor and, most importantly, your partner.
There could be various other reasons for a loss in sexual urge. It is also good to remember that sex drive is not the only thing about your masculinity. The same holds true for those who are seeking external help to pump up their muscles.
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