Posts Tagged ‘testosterone replacement’

5 Benefits of Testosterone Replacement Therapy

Monday, February 14th, 2022
Testosterone Replacement Therapy for older bodybuilder

TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy) is a standard treatment mostly for men who suffer from severe hypogonadism, also known as low testosterone levels. This condition limits the body from producing adequate hormones due to testicles, brain, or pituitary glands problems. Testosterone is reasonably necessary for masculinity as the hormone in testosterone regulates various physiological and metabolic processes in males and gives them their distinctive physical attributes.

Let’s examine some benefits you might experience when trying Testosterone Replacement Therapy.

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Understanding Your Body – What is Testosterone?

Friday, March 24th, 2017

old man bodybuilderWhen you’re trying to make the most out of your body (as you only ever get one!), there’s a lot of different stuff that gets thrown into the mix. You have to watch out for your chemical imbalances, as well as anything else that could throw you off of your normal routine.

So, What Exactly IS Testosterone?

Testosterone is a chemical messenger that takes its place amongst other androgens – it’s also the primary sex hormone in males on this planet. It’s produced primarily through the Leydig cells, which are located in the testicles of men (although women do also produce this hormone in their ovaries), a small amount is produced in the adrenal glands as well.

Testosterone is there to help sway the two different genders into their sexual development phases properly; it adds to the aspect of desire, as well as producing sperm. Testosterone has many other functions, and even professional athletes are using it to get an edge above the competition; but why is that exactly?  (more…)

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