Butterfly replied: "In general, androgens promote protein synthesis and growth of those tissues with androgen receptors. Testosterone effects can be classified as virilizing and anabolic, although the distinction is somewhat artificial, as many of the effects can be considered both.
Anabolic effects include growth of muscle mass and strength, increased bone density and strength, and stimulation of linear growth and bone maturation.
Virilizing effects include maturation of the sex organs, particularly the penis and the formation of the scrotum in unborn children, and after birth (usually at puberty) a deepening of the voice, growth of the beard and axillary hair. Many of these fall into the category of male secondary sex characteristics.
Testosterone effects can also be classified by the age of usual occurrence. For postnatal effects in both males and females, these are mostly dependent on the levels and duration of circulating free testosterone.
Prenatal androgen effects
Most of the prenatal androgen effects occur between 7 and 12 weeks of gestation.
Genital virilization (midline fusion, phallic urethra, scrotal thinning and rugation, phallic enlargement); although the role of testosterone is far smaller than that of Dihydrotestosterone.
Development of prostate and seminal vesicles
Early infancy androgen effects
Early infancy androgen effects are the least understood. In the first weeks of life for male infants, testosterone levels rise. The levels remain in a pubertal range for a few months, but usually reach the barely detectable levels of childhood by 4-6 months of age. The function of this rise in humans is unknown. It has been speculated that "brain masculinization" is occurring since no significant changes have been identified in other parts of the body.
Pre- Peripubertal effects
Pre- Peripubertal effects are the first visible effects of rising androgen levels at the end of childhood, occurring in both boys and girls.[vague]
Adult-type body odour
Increased oiliness of skin and hair, acne
Pubarche (appearance of pubic hair)
Axillary hair
Growth spurt, accelerated bone maturation
Develop hair on upper lip and sideburns.
Pubertal effects
Pubertal effects begin to occur when androgen has been higher than normal adult female levels for months or years. In males these are usual late pubertal effects, and occur in women after prolonged periods of heightened levels of free testosterone in the blood.
Enlargement of sebaceous glands. This might cause acne.
Phallic enlargement or clitoromegaly
Increased libido and frequency of erection or clitoral engorgement
Pubic hair extends to thighs and up toward umbilicus
Facial hair (sideburns, beard, moustache)
Chest hair, periareolar hair, perianal hair
Subcutaneous fat in face decreases
Increased muscle strength and mass
Deepening of voice
Growth of the Adam's apple
Growth of spermatogenic tissue in testes, male fertility
Growth of jaw, brow, chin, nose, and remodeling of facial bone contours
Shoulders become broader and rib cage expands
Completion of bone maturation and termination of growth. This occurs indirectly via estradiol metabolites and hence more gradually in men than women.
Adult testosterone effects
Adult testosterone effects are more clearly demonstrable in males than in females, but are likely important to both sexes. Some of these effects may decline as testosterone levels decline in the later decades of adult life.
Libido and clitoral engorgement/penile erection frequency.
Mental and physical energy
The most recent and reliable studies have shown that testosterone does not cause Prostate cancer, but that it can increase the rate of spread of any existing prostate cancer.Recent studies have also shown its importance in maintaining cardiovascular health.
Increase eumelanin and reduce pheomelanin[citation needed]
Testosterone regulates the population of thromboxane A2 receptors on megakaryocytes and platelets and hence platelet aggregation in humans ( Ajayi and Halushka 2005, Ajayi et al 1995).
Effects on the brain
As testosterone affects the entire body (often by enlarging; men have bigger hearts, lungs, liver, etc.), the brain is also affected by this "sexual" advancement; the enzyme aromatase converts testosterone into estradiol that is responsible for masculinization of the brain in a male fetus.
There are some differences in a male and female brain (the result of different testosterone levels). A clear difference is the size: the male human brain is, on average, larger; however, in females (who generally do not have as high testosterone levels) the corpus callosum is proportionally larger. This means that the effect of testosterone is a greater overall brain volume, but a decreased connection between the hemispheres.
A study conducted in 1996 found no immediate short term effects on mood or behavior from the administration of supraphysiologic doses of testost"
Is it true weight training increases the rate at which a man goes bald. I read it raises testosterone levels.? I do weight training twice a week. Nothing major, just lifiting a few weights to keep in shape. I've read in various places on the net that: "regular aerobic exercise can help keep androgen levels naturally lower while maintaining overall health and lowering stress, though weight training may have a detrimental effect on hair by increasing testosterone levels." Any ideas on whether this is true. My hairline's going back a little and I'd like to know if weight training is having an impact. Thanks.
Garry H replied: "An old wives tale.
Lifting weights doesn't raise your testosterone levels.
Baldness is a genetic trait and has nothing to do with your weight training."
Phillip replied: "Look at Arnold, he has all his hair still. And he was juicing."
Side effects of testosterone? Basically me and my friend are having an argument. I take testosterone tablets at the gym. Normally when you take testosterone you get harsh side effects such as spots, acne, hair loss etc. I take very expensive tablets (£50 for 30 days instead of £10 for a month of the cheep stuff) which boast they have no side effects and still increases your testosterone naturally.
This is because it's a herbal remedy, the product I use it the 3rd best seller in gym supplements in the world.
Now...Taking testosterone changes your personality etc, all are reasons you take it, you get a higher sex drive a higher drive to get big meaning you will do a better work out and it makes you feel more pumped after the gym. These are all reasons for taking it. He's trying to say although it doesn't give you spots, acne, hair loss etc it still has side effects. He says the side effects are the changes to your personality.
I say no, that's an effect of taking the tablets seeing as that's what I take them for (that's the primary effect). It has no side effect (secondary effect).
His argument was that because increased testosterone can regulate the flight or flight response that makes it a side effect (he just chose a random effect from wikipedia).
I say no, that's a primary effect of taking it, it's all a change to my personality which is the reason I take it. (changing your fight or flight isn't even a bad thing)
Thanks is you answer this btw.
Alissa replied: "It kills your immune system and makes you more aggressive. That would be the 'personality changing' part."
john p replied: "Where are your testosterone levels at? Why you are ingesting exogenous testosterone.Your balls will shut down its own production of testosterone if you continue doing this.In TRT they use HCG with testosterone so that balls keep working,Do more research before using test."
Barcode replied: "Testosteronesideeffects:
Testosterone prescriptions are most commonly written by doctors for men with testosterone deficiencies caused by andropause or other conditions. Testosterone is a hormone produced by the body and deficiencies cause symptoms such as decreased sex drive, fatigue and moodiness.
These symptoms can be caused by other conditions and even when testing shows that testosterone levels are lower than normal, testosterone supplementation does not always alleviate the symptoms and may inhibit the body’s natural ability to produce testosterone. This is just one known side effect.
Testosterone produced by the body causes muscles to grow and strength to increase.
At one time, testosterone prescriptions were written commonly for many conditions. It was praised as a miracle drug. Weight lifters, body-builders and other professional athletes used testosterone and other anabolic steroids for years to enhance their ability and performance.
When testosterone side effects became known doctors stopped prescribing it except in cases where the body’s ability to produce testosterone had been damaged by injury or disease and athletes could only obtain it illegally.
Now, once again, a growing number of testosterone prescriptions are being written. Drug companies seeking FDA approval, use test groups to study the effectiveness and common side effects of drugs. In 19% of the patients in the original group for one of the testosterone gels, a prostrate disorder was reported and one developed prostrate cancer.
Other testosterone side effects reported include acne, hair loss, depression, moodiness, swelling in the arms and legs, gynecomastia (breast growth in males), breast pain, high blood pressure, decreased libido and nervousness. Gynecomastia is said to occur frequently.
The companies who make prescription testosterone warn that prolonged use can cause liver damage and cancer. They advise that some patients may develop sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is when a person stops breathing during sleep.
They further advise doctors to continuously monitor patient’s testosterone levels, prostrate size and perform other follow-up tests. They advise patients to inform their doctors if they experience any of the listed testosterone side effects.
Testosterone prescriptions and testosterone side effects is the subject of some debate among health care professionals and scientists, with the supporters maintaining that the positive effects outweigh the risks and the critics saying that there are other less hazardous options."
SuperVibrationalEscrow replied: "The herbal testosterone enhancers do practically nothing to increase your testosterone. Taking testosterone does NOT negatively impact your personality. Taking other androgenic steroids are the cause of roid rage, not testosterone. I have taken real testosterone for many years, over ten years. Not herbal supplements but the actual injectable T which was prescribed for me by a physician. I am a very mellow guy. My serum T level is on the high end of normal and there are no personality things going on, fight or flight, anger.. any of that nonsense. There are huge misunderstandings about testosterone because people aren't educated in the different kinds of androgenic steroids. So you guys are arguing about nothing. If you go to an endrocrinologist right now and get your T level checked.. it will be normal. There are no herbal supplements that actually do much at all to raise your testosterone production. Sorry. Real testosterone pills are almost never used any more because they totally fry the liver, and it doesn't take long. The pills you are taking are probably fairly safe, but not knowing what is in them, hard to say what it might be doing to your kidneys or liver. What I know for a certainty is even if it promotes a certain amount of testosterone increase, it isn't much. The reason is that when the body produces over a certain level of testosterone it begins to aromatize to estrogen and then you get gynecomastia and a bunch of other issues. Including polycythemia which can clot up your blood. I included a link about aromatization of testosterone into estrogen in case you think I am making up something. Anyway, no need for you and your friend to argue. Herbal supps are not testosterone and so you don't have to worry about any of it. Have a Dr. check your testosterone level and you will see what I say is right."
Angelina replied: "Very bad effect on your health.it's a slow poison.do not take it."
David replied: "I think you are both way off the rails here. The reason you are not getting any side effects from your expensive herbal tablets is simply that they are hardly increasing your testosterone level at all. You are wasting your money there.
Most body builders take testosterone by injecting it, usually in the enanthate or cypionate form. This allows a gradual release over several days, so that twice weekly injections are sufficient. Because testosterone occurs naturally, the body is far more tolerant to it than to most anabolic steroids, and bodybuilders often inject 1000mg or even 2000mg per week. It is also considerably cheaper than most anabolic steroids, and usually just as effective unless you're going for broke in the elite class.
However, it will always have side effects, just like any other anabolic steroid will. In the case of testosterone, these are:
- Aromatisation into estrogen. This can cause gyno (= man boobs). The remedy is tamoxifen (= nolvadex) or anastrozole (= arimidex). The latter is expensive but highly effective.
- Shrunken balls. This is because they are no longer producing your natural testosterone. The remedy is HCG (= human chorionic gonadotrophin), which stimulates the balls to resume producing their natural testosterone (which is of course in addition to that injected).
- Hair loss, if susceptible to male pattern baldness. This is due to some of the testosterone becoming converted into dihydrotestosterone, or DHT. The remedy is finasteride tablets (= fincar or proscar). It's also possible to add loniten (= minoxidil) tablets with a diuretic such as furosemide. You need to be careful with this.
So do some research, and make sure you're spending your money on the right stuff! The golden rule is "don't take anything until you have researched it".
Hope that helps."
Vande Mataram replied: "I know for a fact that it makes guys more aggressive. My younger bro has really started to get into bodybuilding and his testosterone levels have skyrocketted along with the size of hs muscles. Believe me there are times when I am shit scared of him, all he has to do is to raise his voice slightly and I will walk away."
Does increasing Testosterone effect penile enlargement? im thinking of taking a testosterone treatment that would increase my testosterone...does it really increase penis as what the ad says and other any side effects.
wigglemommyof3 replied: "I don't think it would. You might become more hairier or your voice may become deeper."
waltnsue2000 replied: "No, unfortunately, testosterone will not create penile enlargement. There really is no medication that will do this. Some of the side effects of testosterone replacement therapy is aggitation, increased aggression, and muscle enhancement. I think the last is not a bad side effect for most. Talk with a physician first if you are concerned about side effects. Good health."
bigguy3214 replied: "To the person taking testosterone , did you ever hear of anabolic steroids?"
Lizardking replied: "No, but it can give you prostate cancer ."
does exercise have an effect of testosterone levels in females? i was wondering if excersise increased the amount of testonsterone levels in females. and if it does, what is the effects of increased levels of testosterone levels in females.
i was wondering if excersise increased the amount of testonsterone levels in females. and if it does, what is the effects of increased levels of testosterone levels in females.
im about to start an intensive workout regime and im just curious.
katelyn99 replied: "Do you have bloodwork showing higher than normal testosterone levels too?"
If I took a product that naturally (non-steroid) increases testosterone will my nuts shrink, mood swings? theres this product that when taken it NATURALLY increases testosterone levels will i still get the effects of steroids like acne, mood swings, horny, small nuts?
im 16 yrs old, im healthy, im not really manly like, i guess im a late bloomer
SA16 replied: "Yes, it can cause some of those effects. However, most "natural" hormone products don't work. If it does work, then the higher level of testosterone will tell your testes that your blood level is high enough. Your testes will respond by not making any more natural testosterone, and that can cause smaller testes, smaller penis, and many other effects. I wouldn't recommend that you take the chance, especially when it comes to your sexual health. Go to your doctor and have your testosterone level tested. If it is low, then they can give you the real thing, in a dose that will help you, not hurt you.
Make an appointment tomorrow.
Best of luck."
fidgit replied: "I've been on HRT for a few years. Androgel (by prescription only) has inproved my mood, muscle, reduced belly fats, and provides with me with energy. I am rarely lazy and anyone looking for me will find me actively involved in projects. To answer the other part of your question, my nuts have not shrunk at all."
beef wellington replied: "It will probably make your balls bigger, it will probably make you feel angry all the time too. Horny all the time."
lance1949 replied: "There is NO products available that will naturally (non-steroid) increase your testosterone.
The only non-steroid way of doing it is:
1/ Eat a good balanced diet high in zinc (zinc is critical to the production of testosterone, converts estradiol (female hormone) into testosterone and stops testosterone from being converted into estradiol;
2/ stop smoking (interferes with the bodies natural testosterone creation processes) and drinking (alcohol is a real t-killer) and
3/ undertake moderate exercise.
All the booster, supplements, etc. are useless and a waste of money. Most of them are just vitamin/mineral pills that you can buy at the pharmacy for 1/10th the price. The main effect of these products is to make someone else rich and the only benefit to you is psychological - you believe it will work and feel good about that ands then believe it is actually working when it's not."
What effect does high levels of testosterone have for a cyclist? I'm referring to the Floyd Landis story, of course. I know increasing red blood cells increases oxygen flow to the muscles, but what effect does testosterone have? Does it increase endurance? Or stamina? Or strength? Or something else?
mieldor76 replied: "It increases all muscles growth, the way oxygen is absorbed by the blood cells, as well as how lactic acid is produced after a workout. Stamina, and motivation is increased 10x. CNN has just reported that when he finished racing, that instead of being over joyed and tired, he was wired and very angry as if he could punch a hole thru a wall. This aggression is sign numero uno of steroid use."
Atilla replied: "It makes them want to drink beer, belch, read Maxim and watch football on TV."
What can I do to increase my testosterone levels? Is there anything I can do to increase my testosterone levels? Anything I can stop doing to increase it? Are there any foods that help raise it and if so, what are they? What effects will testosterone have on my body (tell me everything)?
Dwellen replied: "I didn't see age anywhere in your Q&A section. So,I'm guessing you are in your teens. For that matter, there is nothing you can do to increase your T-level. Do you even know what your level is? Did you know the level is found through a blood test taken by your doctor; he will tell you the level and what to do to improve it."
Christine replied: "...Unless you've been diagnosed by your doctor with some type of condition that inhibits your natural hormone levels, you do NOT want to mess with your Testosterone level. Much, much more trouble than it's worth. If you're a teen or preteen, don't even worry about it. Your body will handle all this crap for you.
How do you increase your testosterone level? Wait, it'll just happen."
WHATISUP replied: "I suggest Red Bull."
donniejl_2008 replied: "if ur woried then do things that involve masculenity like lifting weights and such. drive reel fast when u get edrenelin u body produces more testostorone. using these mothods will not change ur levels much but u will get a stronger sex drive and will get harder faster and things like that"
PaleKing aka The Boss replied: "Yea. Lower body workouts have a huge impact on testosterone production. Also, fat=more estrogen=less testosterone. Higher testosterone can cause faster facial hair growth, easier muscle building, more agressive behavior, and overall more masculine features."
Anabolicrocha replied: "i agree with paleking
except that fat=testosterone
and too much fat=estrogen
and deadlifts and squats will have a major impact on testosterone
make sure u sleep 8-9 hrs
get urself some ZMA (zinc magnesium asparte)
or some zinc
zinc plays a crucial role in testosterone
or u can obtain it through beef, oysters, and nuts"
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