It's commonly believed that hormonal changes within the body occur only in women. However, this belief is completely wrong. Hormonal changes occur not only in women but also in men.

Surprisingly, testosterone levels (the main male hormone) are rapidly declining not only in the elderly, but also in young men between the ages of 20 and 30. Testosterone isn't just linked to sexual health; it also controls muscle mass, bone strength, energy levels, mood, and fertility. Today, Dr. Mannan Gupta, Chairman and Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Elantis Healthcare, New Delhi, will discuss these hormonal changes in men in detail.

What is testosterone?
Testosterone is a vital hormone produced in the male body. Its levels are highest in the body during early adolescence. Although it begins to decline by about 1% every year after the age of 30, which is naturally normal, this decline in young people today is occurring much faster than age, which is a matter of concern.

4 Major Reasons for Low Testosterone
Today's hectic lifestyle has severely disrupted our hormonal balance. The main reasons for this are:

Work pressure and family responsibilities increase cortisol, the stress hormone, in the body, which directly inhibits testosterone production.

Testosterone is primarily produced when we are in deep sleep. Its levels decrease significantly in young people who sleep less.

Excessive consumption of junk food and sweets increases belly fat. Excess body fat converts testosterone into estrogen (the female hormone).

Plastic used in everyday items and pesticides present in food also have a very negative effect on hormones.

How to Prevent It
There is no need to panic if testosterone levels in the body decrease. You can naturally increase testosterone levels by making simple changes to your daily habits:

Perform weight-lifting exercises at least 3-4 days a week. This significantly helps increase testosterone.

Good sleep is essential for increasing testosterone. Therefore, get 7-8 hours of sound and deep sleep every night.

Avoid eating junk food and sugary foods to reduce belly fat. Obesity is a major cause of low testosterone levels.

A lack of vitamin D in the body also lowers this hormone. It's beneficial to sit in the sun for a while every morning.

Why don't men talk about this?
Society often holds the notion that men can't cry because they are strong. Due to social pressure to maintain this image, men are unable to openly discuss their weaknesses or mental fatigue. It's important to break this silence because not getting timely treatment can lead to serious illnesses like depression and osteoporosis.

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