We Know: All About Testosterone What is testosterone? Testosterone is the male sex hormone. It is primarily produced in the testes but is also produced in the adrenal glands. Testosterone controls the development of secondary sex characteristics such as increase in body hair and facial hair, change of voice and the production of sperm. What does testosterone do in the body? Testosterone is present in both men and women, but is found in higher quantities in men. It is responsible for, in part, bone density and growth, maturation of the male sex organs, increased muscle mass, growth of jaw and brow to adult shape, loss of "baby" fat, Adam's apple growth, energy level and libido. What is testosterone deficiency? Testosterone deficiency occurs when there is not enough testosterone in the body to maintain normal function, causing lack of virility, energy and decreased body mass. Depending upon when the deficiency occurs and how, relates much of the symptoms of this condition. Should the deficiency be a pituitary problem, the child may not achieve sexual maturity. Sometimes, testosterone deficiency occurs later in life due to illness or injury. In this case, decreased energy and lack of sexual desire are the primary complaints. What treatment is available for testosterone deficiency? Testosterone deficiency is most often treated with hormone replacement therapy or HRT. This treatment can be taken orally or by means of a skin patch. Adult sufferers are treated in order to maintain their secondary sex characteristics and improve quality of life. Children, on the other hand, are often injected with small amounts of testosterone in order to induce puberty. What sorts of medications contain testosterone? Testosterone is used primarily in drugs to treat testosterone deficiency conditions, but it is also used in medications that treat a wide variety of ailments including osteoporosis, erectile dysfunction, growth disorders, infertility and anemia.
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