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Severe overweight (obesity)<\/strong> is associated with a reduced quality of life and lower life expectancy. While traditionally severely overweight people are mainly encouraged to change their lifestyle and diet style, more recently, a possible testosterone deficiency<\/strong> has become more of a focus of research in men who are severely overweight. Numerous articles discuss the influence of hormone replacement therapy with testosterone<\/strong> on body weight, body composition and possible sustainable long-term effects.<\/p>\n\n

A very comprehensive overview study summarizes<\/strong> the current status of the available data on testosterone replacement therapy and weight loss:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Testosterone and Weight Loss: What is Known?<\/h2>\n\n

Abdulmaged M. TraishTestosterone and weight loss: the evidenceCurrent Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Obesity, 2014 Oct; 21(5): 313\u2013322.https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4154787\/<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n

The author summarizes recent empirical studies on the association of hormone replacement therapy with testosterone and the reduction of body fat, BMI and increased muscle mass. <\/strong> One focus of the study is on the sustainability of the effects achieved.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

A major challenge in the treatment of severely overweight people is often the side effects of common weight loss medications<\/strong> and the only temporary success. As a result, new weight gain <\/strong>can be observed. Testosterone therapy <\/strong>may offer significant benefits<\/strong> over older therapeutic approaches.<\/p>\n\n

The new approach discussed here to treat severe obesity in men<\/strong> focuses on an existing testosterone deficiency<\/strong> as a result of underproduction of the body (hypogonadism). As the author shows, numerous studies have found a very clear effect of testosterone therapy<\/strong> on body composition, percentage of body fat and fat-free body mass.<\/p>\n\n

Due to the complexity of the hormone balance<\/strong> and the functions of individual hormones, it is not surprising that the studies showed numerous other effects of hormone replacement therapy with testosterone:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Positive Effects of Testosterone on Body Fat, Energy, Mood, Motivation and Sexuality<\/h2>\n\n

As the author goes on to say, positive effects of testosterone have also been shown far beyond the mere weight loss.<\/strong> Thus, an improvement in insulin resistance, abdominal circumference, cholesterol levels, and a normalization of blood pressure<\/strong> were observed. Furthermore, the administration of testosterone reduced inflammatory processes in the body, increased stamina and body strength,<\/strong>and improved erection ability.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Keypoints<\/h2>\n\n

The author emphasizes the following 3 aspects of testosterone therapy:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n