{"id":8588,"date":"2021-07-01T10:19:24","date_gmt":"2021-07-01T16:19:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dsiohn098w.mpqhf.org\/blog\/?p=8588"},"modified":"2021-07-01T10:20:26","modified_gmt":"2021-07-01T16:20:26","slug":"mens-health-month-testosterone-101","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dsiohn098w.mpqhf.org\/blog\/mens-health-month-testosterone-101\/","title":{"rendered":"Men’s Health Month: Testosterone 101"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Men's<\/p>\n

Men’s Health Month: Testosterone 101<\/h2>\n

By Mountain-Pacific Pacific Quality Health<\/em><\/p>\n

July 1, 2021<\/p>\n

Hot flashes, fatigue and weak bones are usually symptoms of menopause in women. However, as men age, their testosterone levels go down, and they can have some of the same symptoms\u2014which can lead to severe health issues. This drop in testosterone often affects men ages 40 to 55 and is sometimes referred to as male menopause or hypogonadism.<\/p>\n

As we round out Men\u2019s Health Month<\/a> it\u2019s important to talk about testosterone and the role it plays in men\u2019s health. While low testosterone (low T) affects around 13 million men in the United States, the good news is it can be treated!<\/p>\n

What does testosterone do?<\/strong><\/p>\n

While testosterone is considered the male hormone, it is found in women too, but in smaller amounts. Testosterone production starts to rise during puberty and continues until around age 30. This hormone not only plays a large role in sperm production and sex drive, but also affects bone and muscle mass, red blood cell production, mood and endurance.<\/p>\n

What causes low testosterone?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Testosterone levels decrease as a normal part of aging. The decline usually starts after the age of 30 and continues at a rate of about one percent per year. The older the man, the more likely he is to have low T. Other factors besides age can contribute to a drop in testosterone levels.<\/p>\n

These factors include<\/p>\n