Nivelul de testosteron al bărbaților a scăzut la jumătate în ultimii 50 de ani. Ce pot dezvălui testele genetice despre riscul fiecăruia

Testosterone levels in men have halved over the past 50 years, prompting interest in testosterone replacement therapy. Factors influencing testosterone include age, genetics, lifestyle, and health status. Genetic tests like MedLife's Longevity100+ can indicate individual predispositions to testosterone imbalances, but a genetic predisposition does not guarantee a deficiency or treatment necessity. The decline in testosterone levels has accelerated since 2000, with studies showing a 54% decrease from 1972 to 2019. Men seeking treatment typically fall into three categories: those wanting muscle growth, middle-aged men with metabolic issues, and those with actual endocrine disorders requiring hormone replacement. Unlike women, men do not experience a definitive 'andropause', as testosterone production continues with age, albeit at varying levels. Symptoms like fatigue and low libido are not always indicative of low testosterone, as lifestyle factors play a significant role in overall…