Properties and Values of Male Hormones

Allen Lawrence, M.D., M.A., Ph.D.
Advanced Wellness Medical Group
310-879-9266 or 844-222-577

Properties and Values of Male Hormones

Testosterone

Positive Effects and Benefits of Testosterone

• Positive effect on sex drive (libido)
• Promotes mating behavior
• Positive effect bone mass
• Positive body fat distribution (from waist to muscles)
• Increases muscle mass and muscle strength
• Increases red blood cells production
• Increases sperm production
• Promotes prostate health and well-being
• Promotes cardiovascular health and well-being
• Increases sex positive endorphins
• Increases oxytocin (often called the “love hormone”)
• Stimulates love, desire and paternal caring
• Increases motivation competitiveness
• Decreases tiredness, fatigue and exhaustion
• Deepens the voice
• Improves moods and quality of life
• Increases verbal memory and thinking ability

Symptoms of Testosterone Deficiency In Men

• Diminished libido
• Erectile dysfunction, decreases strength of erections
• Decreased sense of security
• Anxiety
• Depression, sadness feeling grumpy
• Deterioration of ability to play sports or perform physical activities
• Diminished energy, stamina, strength and endurance
• Decreased level in your “enjoyment of life”
• Deterioration in your work performance
• Sleep disruption, insomnia
• Falling asleep after dinner
• Loss of muscle mass, weakness (flabbiness)
• Loss of head hair, pubic hair and/or arm pit hair
• Loss of height
• Reduced semen volume

Symptoms of Testosterone Excess in Men

• Acne and/or oily skin
• Prostate swelling
• Breast enlargement, “man-boobs”
• Sleep apnea (trouble breathing while sleeping)
• Fluid retention
• Decrease in size of testicle
• Decrease in sperm count
• Increase in red blood cell count (hemoglobin)

Estrogen (A byproduct of testosterone breakdown)

Symptoms of Estrogen Excess In Men

• Sexual dysfunction (low libido, diminished sense of sensuality decreased morning erections decreased erectile function)
• Enlarged breasts, “man-boobs”
• Lower urinary tract symptoms associated with
• benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
• Increased abdominal fat (can also be a symptom of low estrogen)
• Feeling tired and/or fatigued
• Loss of muscle mass
• Emotional disturbances, especially depression
• Type 2 diabetes

Symptoms of Estrogen Deficiency In Men

Physical Symptoms

• Fatigue and reduced stamina
• Erectile and/or sexual dysfunction
• Water retention
• Bone loss (osteoporosis)
• Central fat accumulation
• Night sweats, hot flashes, flushing, warm rushes
• Hot and cold swings
• Headaches, migraines
• Dry eyes and skin
• Sleep disturbances, oversleeping, sleeping too much
• Sense of intestinal bloating
• Weight gain especially thighs hips and gluteus
• Back, neck and/or joint pain
• Palpitations
• Frequent urination and urgency (especially at night)

Emotional Symptoms

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Irritability
• Mental fogginess
• Forgetfulness
• Racing mind at night

DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) In Men

Symptoms of DHEA Deficiency

Physical Symptoms

• Fatigue
• Loss of strength and muscle mass
• Joint aches and pains
• Impaired immune function
• Dry skin, hair, eyes
• Flabby belly
• Pubic fat
• Hypersensitivity to noise

Emotional Symptoms

• Anxiety
• Persistent Depression
• Decreased sex drive

Signs and Symptoms of DHEA Excess in Men

• Excess body odor
• Acne, excessive oily skin
• Excessive hair growth

Pregnenolone

Positive Functions of Pregnenolone In Men

• Regulates the balance between excitation and inhibition of the nervous system
• Increases resistance to stress
• Reduces fatigue and improves both physically and mentally energy
• Improves nerve transmission and supports memory
• Reduces pain and inflammation
• Blocks the production of acid-forming compound
• Helps to better manage the neurotransmitter GAB
• Helps to repair nerve damage
• Promotes mood elevation
• Improves sleep
• Helps to better manage NMDA receptors
• Slows aging process
• Improves regulation of pain management and control, learning, memory, and alertness

Pregnenolone Is Used To Treat

• Depression
• Prevention and reduction of memory loss
• Fatigue
• Moodiness
• Insomnia
• Used in treatment of autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, and other arthritis conditions as well as spondylitis, and lupus

Elevated Pregnenolone Levels Can Cause the Following Symptoms In Men

• Acne
• Drowsiness
• Muscle aches
• Fluid retention
• Headaches
• Heart racing
• Insomnia due to overstimulation
• Irritability, anger, anxiety

Reasons for Low or Reduced Pregnenolone Levels In Men

• The aging process
• Eating too much saturated fats and trans-fats
• Low cholesterol levels
• Hypothyroidism
• Pituitary tumor
• Secondary to a severe illness as pregnenolone increases cortisol production and lessens the production of the other hormones that can help the body deal with and reduce its stress

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