Testosterex - Support Healthy Testosterone Levels

Testosterex is a dietary supplement designed to support healthy testosterone levels in the body.

Testosterex FAQ

Is testosterone a hormone?

Last reviewed by a Cleveland Clinic medical professional on 09/01/2022. Learn more about our editorial process. Testosterone is a hormone that your gonads (testicles or ovaries) mainly produce. Testosterone levels are naturally much higher in people assigned male at birth.

Is testosterone a male sex hormone?

Testosterone is the male sex hormone. Testosterone is the hormone responsible for the development of male sexual characteristics. Hormones are chemical messengers that trigger necessary changes in the body. Females also produce testosterone, usually in smaller amounts.

What is the role of testosterone in male sex?

?) Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone and androgen in males. In humans, testosterone plays a key role in the development of male reproductive tissues such as testicles and prostate, as well as promoting secondary sexual characteristics such as increased muscle and bone mass, and the growth of body hair.

What is a brand name for testosterone?

Testo (brand name for testosterone formulations); 4-androsten-17β-ol-3-one What is testosterone? Testosterone is produced by the gonads (by the Leydig cells in testes in men and by the ovaries in women), although small quantities are also produced by the adrenal glands in both sexes.

What is a testosterone test?

A testosterone test checks your testosterone levels. Healthcare providers may order this test for people assigned male at birth who have symptoms of low testosterone. Or they may order it for people assigned female at birth who have symptoms of high testosterone. Testosterone tests are blood tests.

Where does testosterone come from?

Testosterone is a hormone found in humans, as well as in other animals. In men, the testicles primarily make testosterone. Women’s ovaries also make testosterone, though in much smaller amounts. The production of testosterone starts to increase significantly during puberty and begins to dip after age 30 or so.