Testosterone is the hormone most often associated with the development of male characteristics. It continues, however, to have an effect on your body even after puberty. This evidence is not conclusive, but it is certain that testosterone levels lower as you age and this can affect your body. In some cases, low testosterone levels can […]

Testosterone is an important hormone. As an androgen, it plays a vital role in the development of male physical characteristics , although it can also be found in lower levels in women. It is involved in a wide range of bodily processes without which the human body would not function properly. Here is a guide […]

In picturing someone with low testosterone, many of us will immediately conjure up an image of an older man in his retirement years, perhaps with a low sex drive and experiencing symptoms of erectile dysfunction. Importantly, however, low testosterone is not something that happens overnight and in some cases, men can have unknowingly lived with […]

Although sometimes referred to as ‘the male hormone’, testosterone is present in varying levels in both men and women. Testosterone impacts a variety of different physical and behavioural attributes, including increasing energy levels, controlling the sex drive and influencing competitiveness. In men, testosterone is important for: Development during puberty The creation of sperm Strengthening bones […]