What are the dangers of low testosterone in children?

If a child has low testosterone, the first thing to consider is the boy's testicular underdevelopment. In addition, some children suffer from hyperthyroidism or diseases such as cirrhosis, which can also cause low testosterone levels. It may also be caused by surgical trauma, etc. If a child's testosterone level is severely reduced, the child's mood will become irritable and his attention will be greatly reduced, so the harm is very great.

Dangers of low testosterone in children:

1. The dangers of low testosterone in children

Testosterone is a type of androgen, and male sexual behavior is related to androgen. When the testicles begin to secrete androgens during puberty, male sexual behavior begins to develop and intensify.

It produces adult body odor; the skin and hair become oilier and acne occurs.

Pubic and armpit hair grows; growth increases dramatically, bone growth accelerates; the voice becomes deeper; facial subcutaneous fat decreases; a laryngeal nucleus grows; and muscle strength and quality increase.

It is reported that exogenous testosterone can enhance the sexual desire of normal men and increase the hardness of penile erections. Androgens have a direct effect on erectile tissue. However, the use of exogenous testosterone can lead to the degeneration of one's own gonads, and ultimately lead to the inability to secrete testosterone.

2. What to do if testosterone is low

Actively participate in physical exercise. Strengthening the practice of Qigong is beneficial to improving physical and mental qualities, enhancing self-control, adjusting the mentality, and maintaining a good mood. Eat more foods that can nourish the kidneys and strengthen the essence, such as oysters, water chestnuts, chestnuts, pork kidneys, etc.; try to eat less spicy and hot foods, such as mutton, dog meat, cattle and sheep whips, etc.

Eat more animal offal. Animal offal contains more cholesterol, which is an important ingredient in synthesizing sex hormones. It helps increase the level of androgen in the body and improve sexual function. In addition, it also contains adrenaline and sex hormones, which are very helpful for the division and maturation of spermatogonia.

Eat more foods containing zinc. We all know that zinc is an indispensable trace element for the human body. It plays an important role in maintaining the normal structure and function of the female reproductive system. Zinc deficiency can affect sexual desire and reduce sexual function. Foods rich in zinc include milk, chicken, egg yolks, shellfish, peanuts, cereals, beans, etc. In order to increase testosterone, a certain amount of zinc intake must be ensured every day.

Eat more foods containing arginine. Foods rich in arginine can nourish the kidneys and replenish essence, such as eel, catfish, loach, sea cucumber, frozen tofu, seaweed, etc. To balance testosterone, eat more of these foods.

3. Physiological effects of testosterone

Affects embryonic development and promotes the growth and development of male accessory organs. Testosterone can stimulate the growth and development of accessory organs such as the prostate, penis, scrotum, and bulbourethral glands.

Stimulates the growth of reproductive organs and the appearance of secondary sexual characteristics. Testosterone can stimulate and maintain male secondary sexual characteristics, and can also produce and maintain normal sexual desire.

Maintain spermatogenesis. After testosterone is secreted from interstitial cells, it can penetrate the basement membrane into the seminiferous tubules, bind to the corresponding receptors of spermatogenic cells, and promote sperm production.

Affects metabolism. Testosterone can promote protein synthesis, especially protein synthesis in muscles and bones; affect water and salt metabolism, which is beneficial to the retention of water and sodium in the body; and increase calcium and phosphorus deposition in bones.

In addition, testosterone can stimulate the production of red blood cells and increase the number of red blood cells in the body.