What is Testosterone?:

The hormone, testosterone is created in the testes of men ,as well as in the adrenal gland.  The hormone plays a large part in the normal physical development.  Testosterone has many functions, some of which include:

• It is responsible for the development of male genitalia as a fetus develops.
• It is the hormone that increases growth of the penis during the stages of puberty.
• It controls both muscle mass and height.
• It drives the growth of hair.
• It is responsible for the libido and aids in the production of sperm in adult males.
• It aids in bone strengthening.

Low testosterone development can often lead to a number of medical problems.  In male’s low testosterone can cause any of the following to occur:

• Lower sexual interest
• Erectile dysfunction
• Lower volume of sperm
• Breast enlargement
• Quickening of the aging process

There are ways to increase the amount of testosterone in the body.  This can be done with injections, creams, patches and pulls.  There are also a number of supplements, as well as foods that can enhance the body’s ability to produce testosterone.  Testosterone therapy should be performed only under the strict care of a medical practitioner.