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The Testosterone President?
The secret to Barack Obama's success.
by Abraham Morgentaler, MD, author of Testosterone For Life and The Viagra Myth: The Surprising Impact on Love and Relationships, and Psychology Today’s Men, Sex and Testosterone blog.
President Barack Obama has been widely lauded for his coolness under pressure. As one of the youngest U.S. Presidents, one has to wonder: Could generous testosterone levels contribute to his calm demeanor?
Ridiculous? After all, we associate testosterone with the darker side of male behavior - violence and aggression. Surprisingly, raising testosterone does not cause aggressive behavior in men. On the contrary, low testosterone causes unpredictable behavior in animals and irritability in men. Testosterone actually appears to act as a mood stabilizer.
William, 48, came to my office with his wife. "He's become a grumpy old man," she said. "Little things set him off. He's not the same man I married." William just shrugged. Tests revealed low testosterone. Three months after beginning testosterone therapy, William reported, "My wife likes me again. I notice I'm more upbeat, and better able to deal with problems and frustrations."
New research reveals important health benefits from having normal levels of testosterone, not only for mood, but also for bone density, muscle mass, sexual function, and sense of well-being. Having a youthful testosterone level may not help us live forever, but with our current President, it might just keep us out of a war or two.
Read more by Abraham Morgentaler, MD on Psychology Today’s Men, Sex and Testosterone blog.
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President Barack Obama has been widely lauded for his coolness under pressure. As one of the youngest U.S. Presidents, one has to wonder: Could generous testosterone levels contribute to his calm demeanor?
Ridiculous? After all, we associate testosterone with the darker side of male behavior - violence and aggression. Surprisingly, raising testosterone does not cause aggressive behavior in men. On the contrary, low testosterone causes unpredictable behavior in animals and irritability in men. Testosterone actually appears to act as a mood stabilizer.
William, 48, came to my office with his wife. "He's become a grumpy old man," she said. "Little things set him off. He's not the same man I married." William just shrugged. Tests revealed low testosterone. Three months after beginning testosterone therapy, William reported, "My wife likes me again. I notice I'm more upbeat, and better able to deal with problems and frustrations."
New research reveals important health benefits from having normal levels of testosterone, not only for mood, but also for bone density, muscle mass, sexual function, and sense of well-being. Having a youthful testosterone level may not help us live forever, but with our current President, it might just keep us out of a war or two.
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Read more by Abraham Morgentaler, MD on Psychology Today’s Men, Sex and Testosterone blog.
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