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Written by Admin, February 27th, 2011
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Testosterone Levels And Your Overall Health
Yes, everyone’s heard of ‘testosterone‘ but what is it exactly? What is it about this hormone that makes men behave the way that they do, and how much does testosterone have to do with men’s health? If you want to know more about this for yourself or a loved one, read on to find out more about how knowing the basics on testosterone can improve your overall health.
Testosterone is found in two main places in the body; for males, the hormone is produced in the testes, and for females, it is produced in the ovaries. Testosterone mainly serves the purpose of providing distinct sexual characteristics to males (especially beginning in puberty) including a deep voice and facial/chest hair. Small amounts of testosterone can also be found in the adrenal glands (located above the kidneys) in both males and females. Even though testosterone is considered a male hormone, it is also very necessary for women, though it is produced in smaller amounts for females.
Since testosterone is naturally occurring in the body, it’s very effective for natural growth and development as well as healing. Some people (women especially) have to take hormone supplements to achieve balance in the body after undergoing surgery for cancer or menopause, and some women have undergone increasing testosterone therapy to treat breast cancer, especially after it has spread to the bones. If you think that you or a loved one would benefit from testosterone therapy, talk to your doctor about possible treatment options.
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