Both Men and Women can use Testosterone Hormone Replacement!
The benefits of hormone replacement therapy are endless and millions of people have begun using it to help improve energy levels, remove wrinkles, reduce stress levels, control type 2 diabetes and reverse muscle wasting.
Signs to Alert You
Do you suffer from any of the following?
Lessened libido
Decreased ability of male organs to function
Less “get up and go” than you used to have
Loss of memory
Anxiety or moodiness
Threat of heart disease
Flabby muscles
Overweight
These are the symptoms of testosterone deficiency. Testosterone, or androgen, is the principal male hormone that is mainly produced in the male organs. Testosterone, a steroid hormone, is primarily secreted from the male organs of men and the female organs of women although small amounts are secreted by the adrenal gland as well. Testosterone aids in male development of the secondary male/female characteristics after puberty, causing growth of thicker hair on the face and other areas of the body, development of male organs, and change of the voice. The testosterone hormone also aids in growth, muscular development, and masculine body contour of the adult male.
Sufficient Levels of Testosterone Result In:
An abundance of Testosterone
Creates muscle without fat
Sufficient libido
Better memory and brighter outlook on life
Lessens cholesterol
Improves energy
Heart disease protection
An anxious feeling, depression, sluggish thought processes, low libido, less muscle mass and weakness and overabundance of fat in the abdomen and upper body are caused by a too low level of testosterone. A sufficient level of this hormone causes the usual growth and development of the male body as it is responsible for secondary male characteristics.
Testosterone increases as a male grows, reaching peak level at about age 40. After that, the level goes down gradually. Although most of this hormone is attached to a particular protein in the blood, there can be “free” testosterone that is not attached. Some physical conditions increase that particular protein – such as obesity or hyperthyroidism (a condition where there is not enough thyroid hormone). When these conditions exist, medical tests are often done to measure the level of the protein, thus the levels of testosterone. These tests are most often performed only at large medical facilities.
Because recent studies show that 33% – 45% of men who have type 2 diabetes are affected by an insufficient level of testosterone in the body, it would be a good idea to have testosterone levels tested if you have this condition.
Female Testosterone
Since women’s bodies also secrete testosterone, it is not strictly a male hormone. In women testosterone can keep the endocrine system operational and the hormones in balance. Testosterone can help add vital years to life and increase energy and contribute to keeping a woman looking younger.
As well as creating a rise in energy level, testosterone in women can improve depressed feelings and even assist with bone density as well as giving one a brighter outlook on life and bringing one to a frame of mind to tackle the tasks of life. It has also been attributed to increasing libido and helping with blood flow to female organs. A woman’s body produces testosterone and a man’s body produces some estrogen, and this is normal, although the levels of each are lower. As women get older, many decide to supplement their dwindling hormones with estrogen and testosterone, which can greatly improve quality of life.
