ANDROGEN TESTOSTERONE HORMONE INJECTIONS

Normal Testosterone Levels by Age

Early Development In Boys In Girls

0-5 Months Years 75-400 ng/dl 20-80 ng/dl

6 Months-9 Years Less than 20 ng/dl Less than 20 ng/dl

10-11 Years Less than 130 ng/dl Less than 44 ng/dl

During Puberty In Boys In Girls

12-13 Years Less than 800 ng/dl Less than 75 ng/dl

14 Years Less than 1200 ng/dl Less than 75 ng/dl

15-16Years 100-1200 ng/dl Less than 75 ng/dl

During Adulthood In Men In Women

17-18 Years 300-1200 ng/dl 20-75 ng/dl

19+ Years 240-950 ng/dl 8-60 ng/dl

Tanner Scale for Measuring Adolescent Development

While the guidelines above are generally correct, many physicians choose to evaluate Testosterone Levels in children and adolescents according to visual phase of development. In order to do this, doctors refer to a clinical schema known as the Tanner Scale. This scale is useful because children reach puberty and mature at different rates.

Stage I on the Tanner Scale is associated with the period before puberty, and Stage II is reached when visible signs of puberty first appear. The following provides information regarding the Testosterone Levels related to Tanner Stage in both boys and girls:

Tanner Stage In Boys In Girls

Stage I Less than 20 ng/dl Less than 20 ng/dl

Stage II 8-66 ng/dl Less than 47 ng/dl

Stage III 26-800 ng/dl 17-75 ng/dl

Stage IV 85-1,200 ng/dl 20-75 ng/dl

Stage V 300-950 ng/dl 12-60 ng/dl

What Are the Symptoms of Testosterone Deficiency in Men?

• Low Sex Drive

• Thin, Easily Damaged Skin

• Issues with Concentration and Memory

• Fatigue

• Thinning Hair on Head, Face, and Body

• Weight Gain

• Depression and Anxiety

What Are the Symptoms of Testosterone Deficiency in Women?

• Low Fertility

• Osteopenia/Osteoporosis

• Low Libido

• Missed or Irregular Periods

• Sexual Lubrication Issues

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Testosterone Levels

One of the most common reasons for excessive Testosterone in women is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Women struggling with PCOS experience elevated Testosterone Levels, which can lead to issues such as the development of facial and body hair, acne, oily skin, and absent or irregular periods.

Steroid Use and Testosterone Levels

Steroids are anabolic organic compounds which share similarities with Testosterone. Steroids are commonly used to increase body mass and build muscle. They are often utilized illicitly by men and women looking to bulk up. Steroid use and abuse can have a dramatic effect on natural Testosterone Production.

When guys abuse steroids, it can cause Testosterone Levels to drop precipitously, leading to low libido, temporary infertility, increased body/facial hair, acne, and testicular shrinkage.

In women, Steroid abuse can disrupt fertility and period timing while also causing baldness, acne, unfortunate hair growth, and deepening of the voice.

Testing for Testosterone-Related Issues in Men and Women

If an individual believes that they are having issues related to Low-T or Elevated Testosterone Levels, they should strongly consider reaching out to a doctor or Hormone Specialist for evaluation.

When evaluating for Testosterone Abnormalities, it is common for physicians to follow some general guidelines. For example, opiates have a dramatic effect upon the body's ability to produce Testosterone, so they will likely ask about prior opiate use along with the use of steroids. Men will often be measured for waist circumference, BMI, prostate/testicle size, and evaluated for signs of baldness. Women will be assessed for symptoms of masculation and also for acne and menstrual function.

How Are Testosterone Levels Tested?

Free and Total Testosterone Levels are evaluated using a blood test. To provide the most accurate results, Serum Testosterone is best tested during the morning hours, which gives the doctor the best idea regarding your peak Testosterone Production. The established Low-T Threshold for men varies depending upon the source, but most medical professionals consider Testosterone Deficiency to be associated with Testosterone Production lower than 230-350 ng/dl. Healthy women should have Testosterone Levels registering at 15-75 ng/dl.

Hot flashes and night sweats are two of the many signs of Hormone Imbalance. While night sweats have long been associated with Menopause, these annoying night-time events are also related to Testosterone Deficiency. Men go through a change similar to women, commonly known as Andropause. While women experience the effects of Menopause suddenly and rapidly, Andropause is a relatively slow change in comparison. As Testosterone Levels fall, the frequency and severity of symptoms increases.

What Causes Night Sweats?

Night sweats are a very common issue which impact a large portion of men and women. Around 1/3rd of patients report night sweats in the last thirty days to their doctor. There are a wide variety of causes, including some scary things like cancer, addiction, withdrawal, and infection. Even consuming spicy foods, caffeine, or hot drinks before bed can contribute to night sweats.

Some medications contribute to night sweats, such as prescriptions for diabetes and depression. While night sweats are something you should talk about with your doctor, there's no need to panic! Some of the issues most strongly correlated with night sweats are breathing issues during sleep, stress, anxiety, numbness in the feet and hands, fever, poor sleep, and anxiety attacks.

Age-Related Hormone Imbalance Among Strongest Factors Which Contribute to Night Sweats

During Menopause, 7 out of 10 women experience hot flashes. The frequency of this symptom is strongly correlated with the severity of Estrogen decline resulting from the change. While Testosterone Levels fall continuously and slowly beyond age thirty in men, once Testosterone Production falls beneath a certain threshold, men are more likely to experience some of the same symptoms as women, including low libido, hot flashes, night sweats, depression, and unhealthy changes in body composition.

This propensity for hot flashes associated with Low Testosterone Levels is displayed clearly among those receiving treatment for prostate cancer. One of the primary components of prostate cancer is a drug that suppresses the release of Androgens into the blood stream. Severe androgen deficiency leads directly to a massive increase in reports of night sweats and hot flashes.

Even having children may lead to an increase in night sweats among vulnerable males. When couples have children, the male experiences a drop in Testosterone during the partner's pregnancy and during the early development of the child. This decline in Testosterone Production occurs in order to promote the father to devote more energy and resources toward protecting and raising the child than to trying to find a mate. While this Testosterone drop isn't enough to contribute to night sweats on its own, men that display more risk factors for Low-T are more likely to develop hot sweats and night flashes during this period.

Why Does Low-T Increase the Incidence of Night Sweats and Hot Flashes?

While there is a strong correlation between Testosterone Deficiency and the increased incidence of hot flashes, researchers haven't quite figured out how Low-T triggers night sweats. What we do know is that the Hypothalamus is almost certainly a central aspect of this process, because the Hypothalamus is responsible for bioregulation, which includes controlling the body's temperature.

Upon registering that the internal temperature of the body is too high, the Hypothalamus coordinates the dilation of blood vessels which speeds up blood flow to the skin. The transfer of this heat to the skin is followed by the release of sweat which helps cool the body down. Of course, even though the end goal of this process is a cooler body, it is interpreted by the mind as an increase in heat followed by the clammy chill of a night sweat.

It's hypothesized that Low-T triggers the hypothalamus to release the signal for night sweats during sleep, even when temperature regulation isn't an issue, causing men to wake up cold, sweaty, and uncomfortable. For men with Testosterone Deficiency, night sweats are one of the more common symptoms, and patients do report significant reduction in night sweats while taking Testosterone Replacement Therapy for relief from Low-T.

Testosterone Deficiency Relief with Hormone Replacement Therapy

Though night sweats don't pose any dangers to health, they are annoying and frustrating, and may be a sign of other issues. If you're experiencing night sweats in combination with fatigue and low libido, this is a powerful sign that you are currently suffering from Testosterone Deficiency. Our Board-Certified American Hormone Clinic can help you determine if Hormone Imbalance is contributing to your declining quality of life and we can determine whether Testosterone Replacement can help you overcome night sweats, increase strength and energy, and restore sexual desire and function.

Our Fully-Licensed HRT Clinic has helped hundreds of guys throughout the country feel better about their lives. Generations of research and refinement have vastly increased the safety and effectiveness of Bio-Identical Testosterone Therapy. If you'd like additional information about starting a quality Testosterone Regimen with a trusted Hormone Provider, our HRT Specialists are available to respond to your questions and concerns!