We all have testosterone in our male body, which is responsible for maintaining normal physiological functions. Generally, there is a normal range, and if it is below or above the standard, there will be some obstacles in the body. Below, we will explain the normal value of testosterone in men and its physiological effects.
1、 The standard range of male testosterone
Total T: Female, 0.21-3.01 nmol/L, male, 9.45-37.45 nmol/L.
2、 The physiological effects of testosterone
1. The effects on the brain, behavior, and emotions: Testosterone develops certain areas of the brain during embryonic and infant stages, thereby affecting brain development. During adolescence, as the concentration of sex hormones increases, these brain structures and all behavioral skills are formally formed.
2. Testosterone and cardiovascular system: Epidemiological and clinical studies on the relationship between testosterone and dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate and CHD reveal that endogenous androgens are neutral in men, even anti atherosclerotic, while in women they are anti atherosclerotic. Similarly, exogenous testosterone has a neutral or beneficial effect on atherosclerosis in male animals, while it is harmful in female animals.
3. Testosterone and Bones: Testosterone inhibits bone resorption by osteoclasts and may also stimulate osteoblast formation, especially in subperiosteal cortical bone. The metabolites of testosterone, especially estrogen, may be the main regulators of testosterone's effects on bones.
4. The impact of testosterone replacement therapy on body composition: Muscles are an important target organ for testosterone, and the level of 5a reductase in muscles is very low. Adult men with hypogonadism are treated with testosterone supplementation, which increases muscle mass and strength, reduces body fat, and increases body density.
5. The impact on sex: Male sexual behavior is related to androgens. When the testicles begin to secrete androgens during puberty, male sexual activity begins to sprout and intensify.
6. The impact on the prostate: Benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer are common diseases in middle-aged and elderly men. Androgens may have a promoting effect on these two diseases, and androgen inhibition is used to treat these two diseases.
From the above content, it can be seen that the standard range of testosterone and its normal physiological effects in the human body are affected. If testosterone is below or above the normal value, our metabolism will also be affected, and it also plays a significant role in sexual development. If our body lacks it, it can be supplemented externally, but the cause must be identified and targeted supplementation must be made.
