Good article--Gonadal Steroids and Body Composition, Strength, and Sexual Function

[LowT Mike]

Majority of the articles might as well be written in swahili when read by non-medical folks. I will continue to post articles like these and translate in summary!

Results
The percentage of body fat increased in groups receiving placebo or 1.25 g or 2.5 g of testosterone daily without anastrozole (mean testosterone level, 44±13 ng per deciliter, 191±78 ng per deciliter, and 337±173 ng per deciliter, respectively). Lean mass and thigh-muscle area decreased in men receiving placebo and in those receiving 1.25 g of testosterone daily without anastrozole. Leg-press strength fell only with placebo administration. In general, sexual desire declined as the testosterone dose was reduced.

Conclusions
The amount of testosterone required to maintain lean mass, fat mass, strength, and sexual function varied widely in men. Androgen deficiency accounted for decreases in lean mass, muscle size, and strength; estrogen deficiency primarily accounted for increases in body fat; and both contributed to the decline in sexual function.


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[jomamma007]

very interesting how "estrogen deficiency primarily accounted for increases in body fat" :0 Maybe all these guys who think they need sky high testosterone levels accompanied by as little estrogen as possible will re-consider.

[austinite]

Great read. Thanks.

[dreadnok89]

When I stop taking exestamNe I get really beastly

[LowT Mike]

Kelkel beat me to the punch this am. hahaha. I swear I didnt see your post kelkel. haha

http://forums.steroid.com/hormone-re...-medicine.html