Question:
As a 16 year old guy would testosterone help me with my physical development during puberty?
2008-07-19 06:15:30 UTC
This is a long question.
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"- Phallic enlargement or clitoromegaly
- Increased libido and frequency of erection or clitoral engorgement
- Pubic hair extends to thighs and up toward umbilicus
- Facial hair (sideburns, beard, moustache)
- Chest hair, periareolar hair, perianal hair
- Subcutaneous fat in face decreases
- Increased muscle strength and mass
- Deepening of voice
- Growth of the Adam's apple
- Growth of spermatogenic tissue in testes, male fertility
- Growth of jaw, brow, chin, nose, and remodelling of facial bone contours
- Shoulders become broader and rib cage expands"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Testosterone
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“During puberty, it acts as the "masculinizing" hormone, creating the distinctive male features of a deeper voice, facial hair, and bulkier muscles. But testosterone is responsible for more than just the development of male characteristics at crucial lifecycle stages. Research has shown that testosterone also influences sexual drive, energy levels, and mood.”

http://www.thirdage.com/ebsco/files/14103.html
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“- Testosterone directly affects the growth of certain facial features, and of the gonads. Testosterone is part of the reason why boys’ faces change shape during puberty (when testosterone levels are high).
- Testosterone is believed to suppress the immune system and so impose a “handicap” on individuals with high testosterone. If there is a cost to having high testosterone, then perhaps only the “best” males can carry this cost. Poor quality males cannot cope with such high levels of testosterone. Therefore, levels of testosterone in the male face may be an “honest” indicator of fitness. “

http://jpswad.people.wm.edu/gillian1.html
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I’m think about taking the supplement “6-Oxo” that’s a natural aromatase inhibitor which instead of directly increasing testosterone - which can be dangerous, it simply blocks oestrogen synthesis causing the pituitary to synthesize more testosterone.

http://www.powermyself.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=222---------------------
I’m doing this because I believe I lack testosterone compared to my friends – I’m more depressed, have low libido, weaker facial features, lack body hair, lack motivation, fat deposits in “feminine” areas (hips and butt).
I’ve been weight training for about a year and I have a very muscular physique similar to the latest james bond, and the doctor already says that my body is overdeveloped compared to my friends. But I believe my face is underdeveloped.

I will ask my local GP (physician) if I lack testosterone, and I’ll probably take a blood test to find out what my blood serum testosterone levels are.

Can any professionals or those with knowledge in this field help me with this enquiry?
Three answers:
2008-07-19 10:42:37 UTC
I'm going to give you an answer that you don't want to hear, but hopefully one that you will take to heart.



Unless something is genuinely wrong with you (i.e. your body is trying to make testosterone but cannot), you need to allow your body to grow and develop naturally. Your body is a finely tuned biological machine and attempts to supplement/alter your natural homeostasis will usuallly prove to be disasterous. You're going to have to trust me one this one...
pattonjr
2016-10-06 11:19:13 UTC
this is stable which you took the time to analyze and locate out what testosterone particularly does. the counsel you have on this is in fact sound. in spite of the incontrovertible fact that, your theory which you haven't any longer have been given sufficient testosterone is probably based on the rigidity that maximum of boys have, as they watch their associates seem to mature on a distinctive schedule. Your testosterone point is probably maximum impressive for you. Boys mature at distinctive costs and schedules, and the actuality that a number of your human beings look "forward" of you could propose no longer something. in actuality, your assessment may be faulty because of the fact this is fueled by utilising lack of self belief approximately your very own project, and by utilising staring so no longer consumer-friendly at your very own project which you notice all your very own shortcomings, and none of your college fellows'. Messing around with your testosterone point is a volatile pass, somewhat whilst this determination is fueled by utilising youthful lack of self belief and impatience. in the previous you do something in this area, see a physician and be certain that there is particularly something incorrect, something that should be corrected. back, i've got faith you're thoroughly ordinary, and have not have been given something to rigidity approximately. you're interior the midst of puberty, you're no longer executed yet. As between the answerers spoke of your "fat deposits in female factors" are probably between the easy facet outcomes of puberty in boys, a average expansion of the breast tissue echoing the female's breast strengthen. this is a wonderfully ordinary reaction on your fluctuating hormone ranges, and shows that your puberty is progressing. As your puberty progresses further, your physique varieties out those alerts, and reabsorbs the fat deposits and gentle tissue.
StonedGorilla
2008-07-19 06:30:19 UTC
At 16 you haven't even finished growing yet. People go through puberty at different rates. It may not be healthy to dive into therapies just yet.


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