Three forms of testosterone are found in serum: sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG)-bound (60%-70% of total), albumin-bound (20%-30% of total), and free (1%-3% of total). SHBG-bound testosterone is ...

Testosterone, the primary sex hormone in men, plays a vital role in male reproductive development and function, as well as other functions like bone density and muscle mass. Testosterone levels ...

Testosterone is the quintessential male hormone (androgen), and it’s a busy one, helping to regulate intimate function, muscle mass, red blood cell count, mood, and more. But not all testosterone in ...

Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt is a urologist and robotic surgeon with Orlando Health and an assistant professor at the University of Central Florida’s College of Medicine. You’re feeling unusually tired and ...

When testing for testosterone, your provider may measure total testosterone, free testosterone, or both. Total testosterone includes both bound and unbound hormone, while free testosterone reflects ...

The treatment has become increasingly popular, especially among older men. Here is what to keep in mind if you are considering it. By David Dodge Testosterone therapy has exploded in recent years.

Social media widely promotes testosterone as an essential part of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT, also known as hormone replacement therapy or HRT) to treat low mood, brain fog and loss of vitality.

Drinking alcohol in small and occasional amounts may increase testosterone production. However, larger or more frequent amounts of alcohol consumption can have the reverse effect. Alcohol consumption ...

The research is still new, but antidepressant medications may lower testosterone in some people. However, this side effect is treatable and usually mild. If you’re one of the millions of people who ...