Where is testosterone produced?

Testosterone is primarily produced in the testicles, specifically in the Leydig cells located in the testicles. These cells are responsible for producing the majority of the body's testosterone. A small amount of testosterone is also produced by the adrenal glands, which are located above the kidneys.

Testosterone production in men begins to increase during puberty, and it typically reaches its peak during early adulthood. After that, it starts to decline with age, usually after the age of 30. This decline can be caused by a variety of factors, including age, obesity, certain medical conditions, and certain medications.

The hypothalamus and pituitary gland located in the brain also play a key role in regulating testosterone production. The hypothalamus releases gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), which stimulates the pituitary gland to release luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). These hormones then signal the testicles to produce testosterone.

It is worth mentioning that there are also synthetic testosterone products (testosterone replacement therapy) that can be used to treat low levels of testosterone, or a medical condition caused by low levels of testosterone, called hypogonadism. These products are available as injections, gels, patches, pellets, and buccal tablets, and only used under the direction of a healthcare provider.

Patients Medical's Treatment of Testosterone Deficiency

Patients Medical provides the most comprehensive personalized treatment for testosterone deficiency in NYC. Treatment includes:

• Expert physicians on Hormones for both males and females.
• Highly specialized testing to detect hormonal imbalances.
• Bioidentical Hormones Pellets: : We have Low T Pellets available. They can be placed under your skin evry six months. No need for messy creams, or taking medication evry day. The pellets are naturally derived hormones that are compounded to fit each individual’s body chemistry, allowing for personalized care and effective results. To read more about Bioidentical hormones in detail, click here
• Nutritional consultations: To help combat fatigue, loss of muscle mass, and weight gain, we can help design a modified diet, fortified with natural nutritional supplements to promote healthy body chemistry.
• Natural Supplements: Patients Medical’s natural supplement shop provides supplements that help support hormone balancing and relief of related symptoms including:

Begin Your Journey to Wellness with Patients Medical

Our job at Patients Medical is to connect the dots between a patient's medical history, symptoms, and their underlying causes. Patients Medical is a superb place for people to secure integrative and holistic health care from providers who give personalized care, partner with the patient to focus on the root cause of their illness, support their recovery, and help them maintain good health.

For those that can make the journey, we are happy to welcome new patients to our medical center in New York City. Fill out the form at the top of this page, or call us at 1-212-794-8800. We are here to listen and to help.

We are located at: Patients Medical PC, 1148 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1B New York, NY 10128.