• 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