Can using testosterone for fitness increase physical fitness? You must know these costs!

The pituitary gland, under the control of the hypothalamus, secretes luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). Luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone, in turn, act on the testicles, prompting them to secrete testosterone and produce sperm.

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Testosterone

Testosterone is used medically to treat people with low or no testosterone in their bodies; sometimes, it is also used in patients with low libido. Before using testosterone treatment, the hormone status in the body will be checked first, and the correct medication will be prescribed according to the medical indications; the medication can be taken orally, in the form of ointments, patches, and injections.

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Testosterone-related synthetic substances have the effect of increasing muscle and enhancing physical fitness, and are classified as one of the banned drugs in the sports world. However, it is widely used in Taiwan's fitness and bodybuilding circles and is commonly known as black magic.

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Supplementing testosterone will also affect hormonal changes in the body. Long-term administration of exogenous testosterone will suppress the pituitary gland, leading to a decrease in the concentrations of progesterone and follicle-stimulating hormone. Without the regulation of progesterone and follicle-stimulating hormone, the testicles' ability to secrete testosterone and produce sperm will decline!

Risks of testosterone use

The injection of testosterone will cause high testosterone concentration in the body, which will further lead to "acne proliferation"; at the same time, high testosterone concentration will also be converted into estrogen, causing "gynecomastia".

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Long-term testicular dysfunction can lead to infertility and sexual dysfunction, such as testicular atrophy and impotence. In addition, drastic changes in testosterone levels in the body can cause mood swings. Long-term use of testosterone can cause "cardiovascular disease". The US Food and Drug Administration has also added a warning on the package insert!

Summarize

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When using this type of drug, it is imperative to be evaluated by a professional physician, especially since the source and manufacture of some testosterone are unknown. Never joke with your own body.

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