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Testosterone Check

What can I expect from this Testosterone Check?

This home tests examines your Testosterone levels. Testosterone is the main sex hormone in males. During puberty testosterone cause the growth of body hair, deepening of the voice and muscle development. In adult males it controls, sex drive, muscle mass and helps makes sperm. High levels of Testosterone that males have compared to females are responsible for the development of most physical differences between the sexes.

Identifying conditions of this test

Hormones (1 Biomarkers)

There are many types of hormones that support different bodily functions and processes including growth, metabolism, appetite and fertility. Hormone imbalances or deficiencies may be to blame for a wide range of symptoms and conditions.

Testosterone is a steroid hormone produced by the male testes and the adrenal glands in both men and women. This hormone production is stimulated and controlled by the luteinizing hormone. Testosterone is seen in large amounts in boys during puberty, causing growth of body hair and muscle development. It also regulates the male sex drive and maintain muscle mass. It is found in small amount in females from the ovary. Testosterone test is used to diagnosed various conditions such as erectile dysfunction and infertility in men.