TESTOSTERONE Injection
A testosterone injection is a treatment that increases testosterone levels in the body. Testosterone is a hormone that helps develop and maintain male sex characteristics.
Testosterone is a hormone produced primarily in the testicles. Testosterone helps maintain men's:
Bone density
Fat distribution
Muscle strength and mass
Facial and body hair
Red blood cell production
Sex drive
Sperm production
A testosterone injection is a treatment that increases testosterone levels in the body. Testosterone is a hormone that helps develop and maintain male sex characteristics.
Testosterone is a hormone produced primarily in the testicles. Testosterone helps maintain men's:
Bone density
Fat distribution
Muscle strength and mass
Facial and body hair
Red blood cell production
Sex drive
Sperm production
A testosterone injection is a treatment that increases testosterone levels in the body. Testosterone is a hormone that helps develop and maintain male sex characteristics.
Testosterone is a hormone produced primarily in the testicles. Testosterone helps maintain men's:
Bone density
Fat distribution
Muscle strength and mass
Facial and body hair
Red blood cell production
Sex drive
Sperm production
Testosterone levels generally peak during adolescence and early adulthood. As you age, your testosterone level gradually declines — typically about 1% a year after age 30 or 40. For older men, it's important to determine if a low testosterone level is due to normal aging or if it is due to a disease (hypogonadism).
Hypogonadism hampers the ability to produce normal amounts of testosterone due to a problem with the testicles or with the pituitary gland that controls the testicles. Testosterone replacement therapy, in the form of injections, pellets, patches or gels, can improve the signs and symptoms of low testosterone in these men.
Men can have many signs and symptoms as they age. Some that might occur as a result of lower testosterone levels can include:
Changes in sexual function. This might include reduced sexual desire, fewer spontaneous erections — such as during sleep — and infertility.
Physical changes. Various physical changes are possible, including increased body fat, reduced muscle bulk and strength, and decreased bone density. Swollen or tender breasts (gynecomastia) and body hair loss are possible. You might have less energy than you used to.
Emotional changes. Low testosterone can contribute to a decrease in motivation or self-confidence. You might feel sad or depressed, or have trouble concentrating or remembering things.