What are the manifestations of male hormone health?

The core essence of male hormone (androgen group with testosterone as the core) health is dynamic balance within the appropriate age range, rather than the higher the value, the better. The most intuitive manifestation is that energy, mood, and metabolic state are all at a stable and relaxed level, without inexplicable fatigue or excitement.

Speaking of which, I have come across two very contrasting examples before, which can just clarify everyone's misunderstandings: a 28-year-old fitness enthusiast took an internet celebrity testicle-stimulating supplement in order to gain body fat. He lost body fat and his body hair was much thicker than before. It looked like what was said on the Internet: "Hormones are overflowing." The result of the physical examination was that the total testosterone exceeded the upper limit of the reference value by nearly one third, but the proportion of free testosterone that actually worked was low. There were also signs of slight breast development. He often quarreled with his teammates over trivial matters. This is not a healthy state at all.； Another 35-year-old middle school teacher had been leading his graduating class for more than half a year. He slumped on the sofa every day after work and had poor intimacy. After adjusting his schedule and playing ball twice a week, his testosterone returned to the middle of the age-appropriate range. Now he can change his homework for two hours after class every day. He takes his son for an afternoon hike on weekends without feeling tired. His whole body is visibly relaxed. This is a typical sign of hormonal health.

Hormones are actually like lubricating oil in the body. When there is just enough oil, the whole body will rotate smoothly. If it is too much or too little, it will get stuck. The things that people often say about beards growing quickly, protruding Adam's apple, and high muscle mass can only show that androgen has an obvious effect on secondary sexual characteristics, which cannot be directly equated with health. There is currently some controversy in the academic community: some studies believe that people with sensitive androgen receptors can exhibit relatively obvious secondary sexual characteristics even if their testosterone levels are at a low normal level. As long as there are no discomfort symptoms, there is no need for intervention at all. ； There are also opinions that middle-aged men should try to maintain testosterone in the middle and high range of the appropriate age range, which is more conducive to maintaining bone density and cardiovascular status. However, there is no complete unified clinical consensus on this point. There is really no need to rush to take supplements when the physical examination value is slightly lower than the reference line.

In fact, you don’t need to worry about the physical examination report in your daily judgment. If you usually sleep well and don’t lie in bed for two hours without being able to fall asleep, you can get through a full day of work without drinking three or four cups of coffee during the day, body fat does not pile up on your stomach for no reason, and your mood does not fall into depression or irritability for no reason, then there is a high probability that your hormonal status is healthy. On the contrary, don't mistake sudden excitement, inability to sleep for several days, and increased appetite for "good energy." It may be a sign of hormonal disorders, so it's best to pay more attention.