
- Testosterone is a normal sex hormone present in both men and women
- Hormone is required for secondary sexual characterstics i,e puberty and also for fertility
- In men it is synthesized by testis and in women in ovaries.
Function:
- Secondary sexual characterstcs like…hair growth, deepening of voice in boys, breast development in girls etc
- Development of Bones
- Development of muscles
Normal Testosterone values;
Men: 241-827 per decalitre of blood
Women: 16-76 per decalitre of blood
Symptoms of Low- Testosterone;
- Body: Fatigue/hot flushes
- Muscular: Muscle weakness/ Loss of muscles
- Absence of mensuration/delayed puberty/depression/irritability/mood swings/weight gain etc
Symptoms of High- Testosterone:
- Acne/excessive body hair
- Aggressiveness/high risk behavior
- Head ache/Insomnia
- Infertility/weight gain etc
Sexuality & Testosterone:
Low Testosterone: Reduced sex drive/sexual dysfunction/ Infertility
High Testosterone: High sex drive/ uncontrolled high risk sexual activities/Infertility due to low sperm count
How to Maintain Testosterone:
- Any Physical activity will improve 10% of Testosterone level
- Good food habit
- Sleeping hours (7-8 hr)
- In Ayurveda, Shilajith, Ashwagandha, Gokshura, Kapikacchu etc will boost up the Testosterone level