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Normal Levels of Testosterone In Your Body And The Factors Affecting It

May 9 2019, 13:00pm

Levels of Testosterone

Levels of Testosterone

Testosterone is one of the most important hormones for adult men, and it takes part in many of the body functions. The Normal Testosterone Levels in Men is between 300 – 1,110 ng/dL. This is a wide range and all healthy men are placed in this range at different places. This is due to the fact that the healthy levels of testosterone vary from person to person. The normal testosterone levels of women are in the range of 2 to 45 ng/dl.

The levels of testosterone in your blood depends on various factors and most important among them are

•    Your age

•    Your Genetics and family history

•    Your Existing health conditions

Age factor and testosterone level

The levels of testosterone in men decline with age, and it remains at peak during the ages of 20 to 25 years. Many studies have established that the levels of testosterone fall at the rate of 1% of their normal levels per every year of their age after they reached 25 years of age. This type of fall in the levels of testosterone is normal. But, abnormal fall in the testosterone levels may be caused by obesity, and this factor has a strong impact on the levels of the testosterone. The fall in the level of testosterone with advancing age is seen as the reason for mellowing in middle-aged men.

There are variations of the Testosterone levels even during the day, and it is usually high in the morning times and goes low during the afternoon. So, when you have to check the real level of your testosterone, then you have to take the measurement during morning times. This must be done if you are feeling the symptoms of low testosterone; you must test to find the real levels of testosterone are within your healthy levels.

How testosterone is made in the male human body

Testosterone is made in the testicles of men. It is useful in maintaining the sexual functions and other bodily functions that involve in the building of the body and maintaining a balanced male behavior. The production of the testosterone is controlled by the brain. The levels of the testosterone in the blood are constantly monitored by the brain. Once its level goes down, the brain triggers a chain reaction of hormones. The combined effects of these activate the Leydig cells of the testicles to produce testosterone supplemented by the adrenal glands. That also produces a little amount of testosterone. In women, ovary produces testosterone.

Stages involved in the production of Testosterone

Many processes are involved in the production of the Testosterone and your brain is the control center that takes direct control over the entire process of Testosterone production. When the level of the Testosterone goes below a particular level, the brain produces the GnRH hormone. This hormone triggers the pituitary gland, to produce two hormones the Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing Hormone (LH). Out of these hormones, FSH is necessary for the production of sperm. The LH hormone reaches the testicles and starts the production of Testosterone there. This passes into the bloodstream and when the blood reaches the brain and senses the normal levels of Testosterone the production of GnRH is stopped and the production of Testosterone halts.

Again, when the Testosterone level goes below the normal then the above process starts over and the testosterone level is maintained in the body. Due to this on/off cycle controlled by the brain maintains the level of Testosterone throughout the day.

Low testosterone - the causes

There are many causes of low Testosterone when your levels stay below 300ng/dl. It is primarily caused by hypogonadism in which the testicles are not able to produce Testosterone. In this condition, the body loses the main source of Testosterone and may need supplementary support. There are many other causes of testosterone deficiency and this includes many other health conditions like

o    Diabetes

o    Obesity

o    Poor or insufficient diet conditions

o    Use of excessive drugs, tobacco, alcohol abuse, etc

 Among the well-known factors causing low level of Testosterone, Obesity happens to be the most important among them. When you are obese and are suffering from excess belly fat, you will probably have low levels of testosterone. In the worst cases, it is found that extreme and prolonged excess body fat triggers the production of higher levels of estrogen in men.

Thus, if you want to avoid your testosterone level going below your normal levels you have to avoid the risk factors that contribute to the lowering of your testosterone production. Above all take care of your body weight and if you find that your BMR is above normal make the necessary lifestyle changes and brings it within normal levels, to have a satisfying sexual life.

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