{"id":17378,"date":"2021-02-17T21:20:53","date_gmt":"2021-02-17T21:20:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=17378"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"does-testosterone-make-you-gain-weight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/does-testosterone-make-you-gain-weight\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Testosterone Make You Gain Weight?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/does-testosterone-make-you-gain-weight\/#What_Is_Testosterone\" >What Is Testosterone?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/does-testosterone-make-you-gain-weight\/#The_Role_Of_Testosterone_In_Both_Men_And_Women\" >The Role Of Testosterone In Both Men And Women<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/does-testosterone-make-you-gain-weight\/#Steroid_Use\" >Steroid Use<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/does-testosterone-make-you-gain-weight\/#Tumors\" >Tumors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/does-testosterone-make-you-gain-weight\/#Polycystic_Ovary_Syndrome_PCOS\" >Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/does-testosterone-make-you-gain-weight\/#Congenital_Adrenal_Hyperplasia_CAH\" >Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/does-testosterone-make-you-gain-weight\/#Testosterone_Side_Effects\" >Testosterone Side Effects<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/does-testosterone-make-you-gain-weight\/#Counteracting_Testosterone_Side_Effects\" >Counteracting Testosterone Side Effects<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/does-testosterone-make-you-gain-weight\/#Testosterone_Body_Weight_And_Muscle_Mass\" >Testosterone, Body Weight, And Muscle Mass<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/does-testosterone-make-you-gain-weight\/#Testosterone_And_Weight_GainLoss\" >Testosterone And Weight Gain\/Loss<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/does-testosterone-make-you-gain-weight\/#Impact_On_Women\" >Impact On Women<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/does-testosterone-make-you-gain-weight\/#Impact_In_Men\" >Impact In Men<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/does-testosterone-make-you-gain-weight\/#Testosterone_Replacement_Therapy\" >Testosterone Replacement Therapy<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/does-testosterone-make-you-gain-weight\/#Taking_Testosterone_Supplements\" >Taking Testosterone Supplements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/does-testosterone-make-you-gain-weight\/#Ceasing_Steroid_Use\" >Ceasing Steroid Use<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/does-testosterone-make-you-gain-weight\/#Medications\" >Medications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/does-testosterone-make-you-gain-weight\/#Testosterone_And_Muscle_Mass\" >Testosterone And Muscle Mass<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/does-testosterone-make-you-gain-weight\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/does-testosterone-make-you-gain-weight\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/does-testosterone-make-you-gain-weight\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><b>When you think of weight gain, perhaps what comes to mind is being physically inactive or regular consumption of junk or processed foods. Rarely do we ever think that a hormone in our body may have something to do with weight gain. As such, you may discover that most people, including you, perhaps do not know of the effects of various hormones. This may explain why questions like \u201cdoes testosterone really make you gain weight?\u2019 have become quite common nowadays.<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Does_Testosterone_Make_You_Gain_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Gif_Blue-1.gif\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The truth of the matter is that the hormone testosterone (T) does have a profound <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/macro-diet-plan\/\">impact on your body weight<\/a>. It may either result in weight gain or weight loss, depending on its levels and your gender. With this in mind, quit blaming the crunches or mountain climbers for the delayed weight loss. The culprit may actually be inside your body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news is that research has discovered how to counteract harmful T levels to avoid weight gain. In this article, we will dive deeper into the nature of this hormone and determine its role in both men and women. Most importantly, we will discuss how it affects your body weight and if it can make you gain weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Testosterone\"><\/span><b>What Is Testosterone?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When most people hear of the term testosterone, they automatically relate it to the male gender. Contrary to what you may think, testosterone is present in both males and females. The only difference is in the amount produced by both genders. Women tend to produce this hormone in small amounts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical News Today defines testosterone as the hormone responsible for the development of male sexual features (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/276013\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This hormone is an androgen that is specifically produced by the testicles in cells known as the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leydig cells.<\/span><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--><\/style>\n<p><strong>Intense sweat sessions, working weight loss tips, lip-smacking recipes come in one package with the BetterMe app. And all of it is at your fingertips, <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Does_Testosterone_Make_You_Gain_Weight\" rel=\"noopener\">start transforming your life<\/a> now!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Does_Testosterone_Make_You_Gain_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33311 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4743-1024x576.png\" alt=\"does testosterone make you gain weight\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4743.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4743-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4743.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4743-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4743.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Role_Of_Testosterone_In_Both_Men_And_Women\"><\/span><b>The Role Of Testosterone In Both Men And Women<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In men, this hormone is greatly known for sperm production. However, it also has other functions, which include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Producing red blood cells<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regulating the sex drive<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Growth of body hair<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helps with muscle size and strength<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helps with bone mass and fat distribution<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In women, testosterone is combined with estrogen to help with the growth, maintenance, and repair of various women\u2019s tissues. Both of these hormones are produced in the ovaries (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/women\/guide\/normal-testosterone-and-estrogen-levels-in-women#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, estrogen is also produced by the body\u2019s fat tissue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the Medical News Today website, the normal total T range in adult females is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8.37\u201348.8 ng\/dl (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/signs-of-high-testosterone\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Anything else above this limit is considered to be an abnormally high testosterone level.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Such high abnormally high T levels can be caused by several factors. They include(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/signs-of-high-testosterone\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steroid_Use\"><\/span><b>Steroid Use<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steroid use and abuse, be it in male or female athletes can result in high testosterone levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tumors\"><\/span><b>Tumors<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tumors either in the ovaries or adrenal glands can result in these abnormally high levels of this hormone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Does_Testosterone_Make_You_Gain_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38671 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5488-1024x576.png\" alt=\"does testosterone make you gain weight\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5488.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5488-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5488.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5488.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Polycystic_Ovary_Syndrome_PCOS\"><\/span><b>Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PCOS ranks among the major causes of high T levels in adult females. It refers to an endocrine system disorder affecting women in their reproductive years. The symptoms of this disorder include excessive hair growth and changes in the menstrual cycle (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/265309\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). If this disorder is not treated, it can lead to several health complications, including infertility.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lose-weight-with-pcos\/\">How To Lose Weight With PCOS: 5 Easy Dietary Tweaks<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Congenital_Adrenal_Hyperplasia_CAH\"><\/span><b>Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is an inherited disorder that arises from genetic variation (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/adrenal-gland\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, the symptoms may not appear straight away, making the disorder difficult to notice at first.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In adult males, high testosterone levels rarely occur naturally. Instead, such abnormal high rates occur from the use of anabolic steroid <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/signs-of-high-testosterone\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These drugs are sometimes misused and abused by athletes who are looking at ways to enhance their muscle mass and athletic performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether or not such drugs are acquired legally, the fact remains that they can spike the T levels in men. Similarly, high testosterone levels in men can also be caused by existing tumors in the testicles or adrenal glands.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Does_Testosterone_Make_You_Gain_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29137 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"does testosterone make you gain weight\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Testosterone_Side_Effects\"><\/span><b>Testosterone Side Effects<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High testosterone levels in women cause various side effects. They can result in (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/signs-of-high-testosterone\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased acne<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deepening of the voice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Darkened and thickened skin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depression or anxiety<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excess body and facial hair<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An enlarged clitoris<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infertility<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased\u00a0 muscle mass<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eating-too-much-healthy-food\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight gain<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of libido<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irregular menstruation patterns<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A reduction in the breast size<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thinning of the hair<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased risk of type 2 diabetes, breast and endometrial cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In men, high levels of testosterone tend to have different effects. For this reason, experts recommend physicians to be quite cautious when generalizing the impact of high T levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Medicine Net, high levels of testosterone reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes in men (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/script\/main\/art.asp?articlekey=228072\">2<\/a>). The website analyzes a study that discovered that high testosterone levels in males reduced their risk of type 2 diabetes. However, researchers still call upon more research on this concept before acting upon such findings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The high testosterone levels in men have also been linked with reduced risk of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mediterranean-diet-macros\/\">heart attacks<\/a> and high blood pressure (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/testosterone\/definition.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Low T levels in males\u00a0also result in various side effects. It results in\u00a0 a condition known as male hypogonadism.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hypogonadism refers to a condition implying a decreased functional activity of the gonads (testes or ovaries) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3255409\/#:~:text=%5B1%5D%20Male%20hypogonadism%20is%20characterized,muscle%20wasting%2C%20and%20other%20abnormalities.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This can negatively affect a man\u2019s quality of life. It has also been present in the loss of multiple livelihoods through either separation or divorce (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3255409\/#:~:text=%5B1%5D%20Male%20hypogonadism%20is%20characterized,muscle%20wasting%2C%20and%20other%20abnormalities.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similarly, low testosterone levels in men can lead to infertility, absence of secondary sexual features, muscle wasting, and other abnormalities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Does_Testosterone_Make_You_Gain_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33432 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4919-1024x576.png\" alt=\"does testosterone make you gain weight\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4919.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4919-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4919.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4919.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Counteracting_Testosterone_Side_Effects\"><\/span><b>Counteracting Testosterone Side Effects<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can avoid such side effects by taking a testosterone test to determine that your levels are within the correct range. It will help avoid high testosterone in women and low testosterone in men.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two types of testosterone tests you can choose to take. They include (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/lab-tests\/testosterone-levels-test\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The total testosterone test. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This one measures both free and attached testosterone.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The free testosterone test.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> As the name suggests, this test only measures free testosterone. Free testosterone tends to give more insight into various medical conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The results of such tests can either be too low testosterone (low T) or too high (high T). In men, such a test is highly ordered if they have suspected low testosterone levels. You can determine you have such levels is you also experience the following symptoms (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/lab-tests\/testosterone-levels-test\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A low sex drive<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weak bones<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fertility problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of muscle mass<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty getting an erection<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Development of breast tissue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-30-pounds-in-2-months\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hair loss<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, women get a testosterone test when their testosterone levels are suspected to have increased. Such an increase can also be signified by the following symptoms:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/workouts-for-ectomorphs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight gain<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acne<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A deepened voice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Menstrual irregularities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excess facial and body hair growth<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The results of the testosterone test will vary depending on your gender. They may result in different things. For example, low testosterone levels in men may indicate a chronic or genetic disease or an issue with the pituitary gland (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/lab-tests\/testosterone-levels-test\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The same results in women may indicate normal levels. However, extremely low levels may signify Addison&#8217;s disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Does_Testosterone_Make_You_Gain_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33022 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/11-2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"does testosterone make you gain weight\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/11-2.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/11-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/11-2.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/11-2.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Testosterone_Body_Weight_And_Muscle_Mass\"><\/span><b>Testosterone, Body Weight, And Muscle Mass<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The question remains: Does testosterone make you gain weight? The reality is that the T hormone tends to have an impact on your body weight and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2000-calorie-meal-plan-bodybuilding\/\">muscle mass<\/a>. As such, you may discover you are adding weight, even when you are not eating more calories. The reasoning behind this comes down to the production and levels of this hormone. Let us evaluate each of these factors on their own.<\/span><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--><\/style>\n<p><strong>Whether you\u2019re looking to simply pep up your fitness routine, jazz up your diet with mouth-watering low-calorie recipes or want to get your act together and significantly drop that number on your scale \u2013 BetterMe app has got you covered! <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Does_Testosterone_Make_You_Gain_Weight\" rel=\"noopener\">Improve your body<\/a> and revamp your life with us!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Testosterone_And_Weight_GainLoss\"><\/span><b>Testosterone And Weight Gain\/Loss<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obesity is among the most common diseases in today\u2019s society. The most known cause of obesity is from sedentary lifestyles. Due to its massive influence on this disease, other obesity causes have been overlooked. What you may not know is that testosterone may lead to either weight gain or loss, depending on its levels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impact_On_Women\"><\/span><b>Impact On Women<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perhaps you are doing thousands of burpees and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-do-jumping-jacks-burn\/\">jumping jacks<\/a> and still cannot figure out why you are still not losing weight? The answer might not be due to the intensity of the form of these exercises. Instead, it can be a result of your hormones.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned earlier, women tend to produce the testosterone hormone in small amounts. In case these levels abnormally increase, then the result could be weight gain. So, as much as you may be breaking your back in the gym, you might still end up gaining weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In such a case, the best solution may not be going on a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calorie-deficit-but-not-losing-weight\/\">calorie deficit<\/a>, intermittent fasting, or a keto diet. Instead, your efforts ought to relate to stabilizing your testosterone levels. The best method to help with lowering your T levels would be suggested by your physician.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As such, do not jump into the testosterone boosters or supplements head first. Similarly, do not consider testosterone replacement therapy first without seeking professional advice. In some cases, the solution may be as straightforward as ceasing steroid usage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Above all else, listen to what your doctor has to say about these T levels before assuming the best intervention for yourself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Does_Testosterone_Make_You_Gain_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32221 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4458-1024x576.png\" alt=\"does testosterone make you gain weight\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4458.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4458-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4458.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4458.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impact_In_Men\"><\/span><b>Impact In Men<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In another case, low testosterone levels in men or male hypogonadism may lead to obesity regardless of age (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3255409\/#:~:text=%5B1%5D%20Male%20hypogonadism%20is%20characterized,muscle%20wasting%2C%20and%20other%20abnormalities.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Not only that but such low levels of this hormone in men also make it very challenging to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/flexitarian-meal-plan\/\">lose weight<\/a>, and especially belly fat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One reason behind is that reductions in the testosterone levels are associated with reductions in sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG). This is due to obesity-associated insulin resistance (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3955331\/#:~:text=Moderate%20obesity%20predominantly%20decreases%20total,suppression%20of%20the%20HPT%20axis.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help in getting a more accurate obesity result, you are advised to get a free testosterone test instead of the total testosterone test. This is because the SHBG levels tend to be within the reference range when you take the free testosterone test.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Medicine Net, research suggests that obese men with low testosterone levels can shed extra pounds and boost this hormone naturally (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/script\/main\/art.asp?articlekey=159736\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). These findings also concur with others acknowledging weight loss can reduce the prevalence of low T levels in middle-aged men with pre-diabetes by 50% (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2012\/06\/120625124914.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help with weight loss, experts first recommend men with low T levels try dieting and exercising before resorting to other measures. They should also only practice such measures after talking to a licensed healthcare provider. If these efforts do not work or the physician sees the need for other interventions, then they will recommend the measures. Such measures may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Does_Testosterone_Make_You_Gain_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29740 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/8-4-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"does testosterone make you gain weight\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/8-4.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/8-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/8-4.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/8-4-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/8-4.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Testosterone_Replacement_Therapy\"><\/span><b>Testosterone Replacement Therapy<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) entails having this sex hormone being replaced artificially (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/315946\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It is believed that this practice can help in restoring various affected functions by the low testosterone levels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TRT may be administered in several ways, depending on what the doctor recommends. T could be given through skin gels and patches, tablets absorbed through the gums, or injections. All these may have various side effects including acne, breast and prostate enlargement and increased red blood count.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite these cons, Medical News Today also acknowledges that this therapy may have some added advantages. According to the site, TRT may help in the following ways (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/315946\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improving bone mineral density and estimated bone strength<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improving the hemoglobin levels in individuals with anemia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An extra benefit for stroke and overall mortality in men who have used this therapy method to normalize their testosterone levels<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Taking_Testosterone_Supplements\"><\/span><b>Taking Testosterone Supplements<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The other proposed method of balancing testosterone levels is by taking testosterone supplements. These boosters may help with increasing the level of testosterone your body produces. According to Medical News Today, some of these recommended supplements include (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/276013\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>D-aspartic acid (DAA).<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It is an amino acid that helps in creating and releasing various hormones, including testosterone. It acts on the hypothalamus, which triggers an increment in gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). Availability of GnRH makes the pituitary gland release the luteinizing hormone, which is responsible for producing testosterone.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA).<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The DHEA is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands. It is a precursor hormone, meaning it has little effect on the body before its conversion into hormones such as testosterone or estrogen. Due to its massive benefits, it has become a popular ingredient in testosterone supplements.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Does_Testosterone_Make_You_Gain_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29247 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1_2021-10-28_Sasha_1_gif_13-4-1024x576.gif\" alt=\"does testosterone make you gain weight\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1_2021-10-28_Sasha_1_gif_13-4.gif 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1_2021-10-28_Sasha_1_gif_13-4-300x169.gif 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1_2021-10-28_Sasha_1_gif_13-4.gif 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ceasing_Steroid_Use\"><\/span><b>Ceasing Steroid Use<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In cases where steroid use is affecting testosterone levels and promoting weight gain, the answer is to stop the use of these drugs. Eventually, your T levels may stabilize, and it may not affect your weight gain. You are required to seek medical supervision before and after stopping using these substances to determine if you need to use the T supplements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medications\"><\/span><b>Medications<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A doctor may also recommend various medications to help with stabilizing your T levels. There are those medications that work best for high and those better suited for low testosterone levels. Knowing this, never buy such medicine off the counter without first seeking medical advice. You ought to first talk to a professional to determine whether you are taking medications for high or low T levels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Testosterone_And_Muscle_Mass\"><\/span><b>Testosterone And Muscle Mass<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to muscle mass, men tend to lose more muscle mass and strength than women as they age. Experts acknowledge that various sex hormones, specifically testosterone, highly contribute to these body composition and functionality changes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2011\/10\/111027083043.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to these experts, men with lower testosterone levels lose more muscle compared to those with higher testosterone levels. They specifically reduce muscle mass in their legs and arms. It means that high testosterone levels in men as they age may help in preventing muscle loss. It may delay frailty, which may reduce muscle wasting and loss.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help in naturally boosting these testosterone levels, Mayo Clinic suggests making healthier lifestyle choices and treating medical conditions (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/sexual-health\/expert-answers\/testosterone-level\/faq-20089016\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). WebMD also recommends older men try some weight lifting exercises to help in maintaining their muscle mass (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/news\/20110708\/older-people-must-work-out-more-to-keep-muscles#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They must, however, remember to seek professional advice and guidance when coming up and undertaking any weight lifting program. Due to the incorporation of weights, such workout routines tend to increase your risk of injuries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does testosterone make you gain weight? The answer is yes it can. The T hormone tends to exert effects beyond helping with sperm production in males and repairing tissues in women. It does affect weight gain and loss in both genders.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In women, this hormone causes weight gain when the T levels are abnormally high. On the other hand, weight gain in men occurs when the T levels are low. Luckily, there are various recommended methods of stabilizing these hormone levels to avoid gaining weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They range from taking T supplements, seeking testosterone replacement therapy, stopping steroid use, to taking medications. Only your doctor can determine the best intervention depending on your T levels and their root causes.<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Does_Testosterone_Make_You_Gain_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Gif_Blue-1.gif\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/adrenal-gland\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adrenal glands: Functions and related disorders<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/script\/main\/art.asp?articlekey=228072\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High Testosterone Levels Have Different Health Impact for Men and Women<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, medicinenet.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/sexual-health\/expert-answers\/testosterone-level\/faq-20089016\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is there any safe way to naturally boost a man\u2019s testosterone level?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3955331\/#:~:text=Moderate%20obesity%20predominantly%20decreases%20total,suppression%20of%20the%20HPT%20axis.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lowered testosterone in male obesity: mechanisms, morbidity and management<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2014, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3255409\/#:~:text=%5B1%5D%20Male%20hypogonadism%20is%20characterized,muscle%20wasting%2C%20and%20other%20abnormalities.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Male hypogonadism: Symptoms and treatment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2010, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/testosterone\/definition.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical Definition of Testosterone<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, medicinenet.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/women\/guide\/normal-testosterone-and-estrogen-levels-in-women#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Normal Testosterone and Estrogen Levels in Women<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2011\/10\/111027083043.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Older men with higher testosterone levels lose less muscle mass as they age<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2011, sciencedaily.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/news\/20110708\/older-people-must-work-out-more-to-keep-muscles#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Older People Must Work Out More to Keep Muscles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2011, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2012\/06\/120625124914.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overweight men can boost low testosterone levels by losing weight<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2012, sciencedaily.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/lab-tests\/testosterone-levels-test\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Testosterone Levels Test<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, medlineplus.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/script\/main\/art.asp?articlekey=159736\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight Loss May Increase Testosterone Levels<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, medicinenet.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/315946\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the benefits and risks of testosterone therapy? Studies investigate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/signs-of-high-testosterone\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the signs of high testosterone?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/265309\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is polycystic ovary syndrome?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/276013\">Why do we need testosterone?<\/a> (2019, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you think of weight gain, perhaps what comes to mind is being physically inactive or regular consumption of junk or processed foods. 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