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Testosterone

Testosterone is the primary male hormone.  It is responsible for the development and growth of the male sexual organs.  Testosterone has influence on normal male mood, sexual desire (libido), energy and fertility.  The levels of testosterone do decline through the years.  Men with hypertension, diabetes or obesity are more likely to have low levels of testosterone.

Low testosterone can be treated.  There is a reliable blood test to detect low testosterone and there are very good medications to increase the blood levels of testosterone.  But beware there are many scam treatments advertised.