03-02-2014, 12:54 AM
Sammie,
I understand it's confusing, let's see if this helps explaining it:
A testosterone test checks the level of this male hormone (androgen) in the blood. Testosterone affects sexual features and development. In men, it is made in large amounts by the testicles. In both men and women, testosterone is made in small amounts by the adrenal glands; and, in women, by the ovaries.
The pituitary gland controls the level of testosterone in the body. When the testosterone level is low, the pituitary gland releases a hormone called luteinizing hormone (LH). This hormone tells the testicles to make more testosterone. See a picture of the pituitary gland.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=129553
Researchers Find Age Does Not Affect Testosterone in Healthy Men
http://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/news/20110607/testosterone-decline-not-inevitable-with
Next post we'll break it down further:
I understand it's confusing, let's see if this helps explaining it:
A testosterone test checks the level of this male hormone (androgen) in the blood. Testosterone affects sexual features and development. In men, it is made in large amounts by the testicles. In both men and women, testosterone is made in small amounts by the adrenal glands; and, in women, by the ovaries.
The pituitary gland controls the level of testosterone in the body. When the testosterone level is low, the pituitary gland releases a hormone called luteinizing hormone (LH). This hormone tells the testicles to make more testosterone. See a picture of the pituitary gland.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=129553
Researchers Find Age Does Not Affect Testosterone in Healthy Men
http://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/news/20110607/testosterone-decline-not-inevitable-with
Next post we'll break it down further: