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if you have a low level of testosterone can you die from it?
“I am 62 with a testosterone level of 132. How does that compare with normal. What are the consequences of low testosterone?”
low level of testosterone .
Eunuchs were tall due to early castration before puberty. The closure of the epiphyses or bone growth plates are due to the hormone estrogen. In males estrogen is produced by chemically altering the hormone testosterone. Since the Eunuchs were castrated before puberty, they were not producing testosterone and thus had low levels of estrogen. This low level of estrogen meant that the growth plates would not close as early leading to tall growth patterns.
There could be a number of causes for this to happen. Low levels of Testosterone would be the first thing to check. Somatropin is the hormone associated with growth.
If during puberty, a male has low testosterone, it COULD inhibit development of the penis, and other reproductive organs. However, low testosterone is a rare condition. However, just because someone has a below average sized penis, it does not indicate that they have low testosterone. Penis size is determined mostly by genetics.
Yes males are born with a low level of testosterone. It starts in the womb, Estrogen causes a fetus to become a girl & elevated Testosterone causes a fetus to become a boy. Males have a higher level of Testosterone throughout their lives & females have a higher level of Estrogen.
Low levels of testosterone has been linked to joint pain and may cause rheumatoid arthritis in the long run. Rapid growth can lead to joint damage as the accelerated bone growth disrupts the supply of blood to the cartilage, causing bone death and regrowth.
Low testosterone in teens is rare, but not impossible. See your doctor if you are concerned. Thyroid condition can cause low testosterone.
Subjecting plants to low pH extremes will tend to stunt their growth.
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Testosterone is a hormone produced in males. It's typically decreased by age 30. It's can be due to aging or a failure of the gonads, testes in men to function properly. The falls in the normal testosterone levels is known as low testosterone or low 'T'.