How to Increase Low Testosterone

Low testosterone levels can cause infertility, low libido, erectile dysfunction, loss of muscle mass, decreased bone density and gynecomastia in men. In women, it can cause many of the same symptoms, along with hot flashes, trouble sleeping and irritability. Low testosterone levels can be increased by receiving testosterone replacement therapy or by changing your lifestyle and habits.

Instructions

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  Undergo hormone replacement therapy. Testosterone can be administered in many different forms, including intra-muscular injections, gels, patches, pills and oral tablets. As testosterone is a controlled substance, you need a prescription to undergo hormone replacement therapy.

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  Increase the amount of fat you eat. If you're not eating enough fat, your body increases the amount of sex hormone-binding globulin it produces. This means that your body will have less free testosterone, resulting in lower levels.

• 3

  Wear loose underwear to allow higher testosterone production in males.

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  Exercise daily. Lifting heavy weights has been proven to be the most efficient exercise for raising testosterone levels.

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  Reduce your stress levels. Do things that help you relax such as yoga, exercise and listening to music.

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  Sleep at least eight hours per night to ensure that your body can produce testosterone as it should.