{"id":1896,"date":"2024-06-22T14:01:54","date_gmt":"2024-06-22T14:01:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testoclinic.cz\/what-is-testosterone-and-how-does-it-affect-your-health"},"modified":"2026-03-16T08:25:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T08:25:49","slug":"what-is-testosterone-and-how-does-it-affect-your-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testoclinic.cz\/en\/articles\/what-is-testosterone-and-how-does-it-affect-your-health\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the male hormone testosterone and what does it do in the body?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1896\" class=\"elementor elementor-1896 elementor-606\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01b51d1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"01b51d1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cead90d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"cead90d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"690\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/storage-prg1.zerops.io\/4gddx-storage\/testoclinic\/uploads\/2024\/06\/co-je.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2584\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage-prg1.zerops.io\/4gddx-storage\/testoclinic\/uploads\/2024\/06\/co-je.webp 690w, https:\/\/storage-prg1.zerops.io\/4gddx-storage\/testoclinic\/uploads\/2024\/06\/co-je-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/storage-prg1.zerops.io\/4gddx-storage\/testoclinic\/uploads\/2024\/06\/co-je-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/storage-prg1.zerops.io\/4gddx-storage\/testoclinic\/uploads\/2024\/06\/co-je-195x195.webp 195w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-defcd5f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"defcd5f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11a8dc5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"11a8dc5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>What is testosterone?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Testosterone is a steroid hormone belonging to the androgen group. It is the primary male sex hormone, playing a key role in the development of male sex organs and maintaining secondary male characteristics such as muscle growth, bone development, and fat distribution. Testosterone is produced mainly in the testes and adrenal glands.   <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ad25b3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6ad25b3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d5ee89 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0d5ee89\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-801e125 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"801e125\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"914\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/storage-prg1.zerops.io\/4gddx-storage\/testoclinic\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1-testosterone.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1836\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage-prg1.zerops.io\/4gddx-storage\/testoclinic\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1-testosterone.png 914w, https:\/\/storage-prg1.zerops.io\/4gddx-storage\/testoclinic\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1-testosterone-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/storage-prg1.zerops.io\/4gddx-storage\/testoclinic\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1-testosterone-768x538.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 914px) 100vw, 914px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca0765d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ca0765d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70397ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"70397ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"412\" src=\"https:\/\/storage-prg1.zerops.io\/4gddx-storage\/testoclinic\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Testosterone_molecule_ball.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1837\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage-prg1.zerops.io\/4gddx-storage\/testoclinic\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Testosterone_molecule_ball.webp 600w, https:\/\/storage-prg1.zerops.io\/4gddx-storage\/testoclinic\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Testosterone_molecule_ball-300x206.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf752d7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bf752d7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20c5c70 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"20c5c70\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>The effects of testosterone<\/b><\/h3><p><b>Testosterone has many essential functions in the body. Among the most important are:<\/b><\/p><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle growth and bone density: Testosterone increases muscle mass by promoting protein synthesis and reducing protein breakdown. It also increases bone density, helping to prevent osteoporosis. <\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effect on behaviour: The hormone has a significant influence on behaviour, including sexual behaviour. It also affects mood and can contribute to a sense of wellbeing. <\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sexual function and reproduction: It increases libido (sexual desire) and supports erectile function. It also affects sperm quality and therefore fertility. <\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metabolism: It influences metabolism, including regulation of blood glucose and lipid levels, helping to maintain a healthy weight.  <\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Red blood cell production: Testosterone stimulates the bone marrow to produce red blood cells, which is important for preventing anaemia.<\/li><\/ol><h4><b>Testosterone levels are not constant \u2014 they change with age and lifestyle<\/b><\/h4><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1613 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/storage-prg1.zerops.io\/4gddx-storage\/testoclinic\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Graf-hladina-testosteronu.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"969\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage-prg1.zerops.io\/4gddx-storage\/testoclinic\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Graf-hladina-testosteronu.png 1024w, https:\/\/storage-prg1.zerops.io\/4gddx-storage\/testoclinic\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Graf-hladina-testosteronu-300x284.png 300w, https:\/\/storage-prg1.zerops.io\/4gddx-storage\/testoclinic\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Graf-hladina-testosteronu-768x727.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\">In young, healthy men, testosterone typically peaks between the ages of 20 and 30. During this period, men are usually at the height of their sexual, reproductive, and physical fitness. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over time \u2014 usually from the age of 30 \u2014 testosterone levels in men begin to slowly decline. This decline is natural and amounts to approximately 1% per year. However, the rate of decline varies from person to person; some men experience a more significant drop, while others see a more gradual decrease.   <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The decrease of testosterone with age is also known as andropause or male menopausal syndrome. It can lead to changes such as decreased libido, loss of energy, loss of muscle mass, increase in body fat mass, and it may also contribute to emotional and cognitive changes. It is important to note that healthy life style, healthy diet and regular exercise can help ease some of these negative effects of lower testosterone levels. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We understand that this is, for many men, a sensitive topic but it is crucial that men are aware of these changes and feel safe to discuss their options with a doctor who can recommend suitable steps in order to maintain health and vitality, even at an older age.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low testosterone levels can lead to a range of health problems, such as muscle loss, increased body fat, reduced bone density, fatigue, decreased libido, and depression. On the other hand, excessively high levels can cause side effects such as increased aggression, acne, or an increased risk of heart disease.  It is therefore advisable to work with specialists to optimize testosterone levels, as they can monitor all potential negative effects in relation to the client\u2019s individual health status and tailor an appropriate treatment plan that minimizes risks for the client. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Testosterone is a steroid hormone, part of the group of sex hormones referred to as<br \/>androgens. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2584,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1896","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/testoclinic.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1896","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/testoclinic.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/testoclinic.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/testoclinic.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/testoclinic.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1896"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/testoclinic.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1896\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7788,"href":"https:\/\/testoclinic.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1896\/revisions\/7788"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/testoclinic.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2584"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/testoclinic.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1896"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/testoclinic.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1896"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/testoclinic.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1896"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}