Tags: testosterone booster, men's health, low testosterone, testosterone supplements, testosterone replacement therapyMale hormonesWhat is male hormone?Like their counterparts females, males also experience hormonal decline as age increases. The hormone we think of as typically male is called testosterone. Surprisingly, the male fetus begins producing testosterone as early as seven weeks after conception. According to Harvard Health, testosterone levels in men actually peak around age 17. In fact, testosterone levels usually stabilize for a while and then slowly begin to decline around age 30 and 40. The normal rate of decline is about 1 percent per year after the age of 30, when a man reaches 80, his testosterone levels will be about half of what they were when he was young. Associating hormones with a certain gender can be a bit of a misnomer, as women also produce testosterone. although in much smaller quantities. Likewise, the liver converts some of a man's testosterone and fatty tissue into estrogen. How does this affect men? The production and use of testosterone in the male body plays an extremely important role in how a man ages. For example, testosterone levels increase during male puberty, deepening the voice, building muscle mass and boosting libido. In adult males, it plays essentially the same role. Adult men rely on testosterone to maintain muscle mass and strength, maintain bone and joint strength, properly distribute fat throughout the body, stimulate red blood cell production, and initiate and maintain sperm production. and a healthy libido. About half of a man's testosterone is actually freely circulating, or "biologically active." The other half is bound to a globulin, called sex h...... middle of paper ....... This is either a patch worn on the upper arm or a formula gel-based applied directly to the skin. Testosterone gel and patches are applied daily and are safely absorbed into the skin. Injections are another popular testosterone replacement therapy. These injections are usually given every 1 to 2 weeks, depending on the patient. A buccal tablet is applied to the gum, where the testosterone is absorbed over a 12-hour period. They are taken twice a day. And finally, testosterone pellets are placed under the skin near the hip by a doctor during surgery. Each of these treatment options can help men with low T achieve adequate levels of hormone replacement. Only your doctor can decide whether testosterone replacement therapy is right for you. If you think you have symptoms of low testosterone, contact your doctor and ask for a test..