Testosterone is a primary male sex hormone, although it is also present in females in smaller amounts. It plays a key role in developing and maintaining male reproductive tissues, such as the testes and prostate, and promoting secondary sexual characteristics like increased muscle and bone mass, body hair growth, and deepening of the voice.
In addition to its roles in sexual development, testosterone influences:
- Libido (sex drive)
- Mood and energy levels
- Muscle strength and mass
- Bone density
- Red blood cell production
In males, testosterone is produced mainly in the testes, with smaller amounts produced by the adrenal glands. In female
In males, testosterone is produced mainly in the testes, with smaller amounts produced by the adrenal glands. In females, it is produced in the ovaries and adrenal glands.
Normal testosterone levels are essential for overall health, and imbalances—either low or high—can be associated with various health issues.
s, it is produced in the ovaries and adrenal glands.
Normal testosterone levels are essential for overall health, and imbalances—either low or high—can be associated with various health issues.
