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Good to see a study on it. Bodybuilders or powerlifters can feel the changes it creates in T levels almost intuitively. I still believe that as men age, with m

by czbond 4y ago

Good to see a study on it. Bodybuilders or powerlifters can feel the changes it creates in T levels almost intuitively. I still believe that as men age, with many (most?) becoming out of shape - their T level changes due to lack of vigorous exercise.

AnimalMuppet 4y ago
Does this explain falling testosterone levels worldwide, as men become increasingly sedentary - desk jobs, video games for entertainment, etc?
- 4gotunameagain 4y ago
  One factor out of many, such as xenoestrogens in diet and environmental pollution, sleep disorders, weight issues.. My unpopular opinion 5cents is that this is the cause of (skyrocketing rates of) transexualism in men, with social contagion being the cause of (skyrocketing rates of) transexualism in women
  - kwhitefoot 4y ago
    > skyrocketing rates of You have some evidence for that? Or is it just that you see lots of stories in the popular press?
    - DontchaKnowit 4y ago
      https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2022/06/10/study-estimates-transgender-youth-population-has-doubled-in-5-years https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2022/06/10/study-e... Here ya go. And theres plenty of other studies out there. We only started keeping track of this kind of thing recently so its hard to gi very far back. But I mean come on, anecdotally, you can see how this is true right? I knew 1 transgender person over my whole life, until like 2016. Now I know 6. Half of those 6 are people I knew back when I only knew 1 transgender person. Its clear that at the very least, more peoppe are openly trans, but I think the rate in general has increased, open or not.
      - valarauko 4y ago
        The linked article gives a reasonable possibility: Jody Herman, the paper’s lead author, told Spectrum News there are several reasons for the jump in the youth transgender population estimate, including that the CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey began asking high school students in 2017 if they are transgender, giving researchers a clearer picture. Herman, a senior scholar of public policy, said other factors likely include shifting populations, greater awareness and education about trans people and gender identities, and increased social media that allows young people to connect with people they relate to. “I think it's a combination of things,” she said. “And we should be suspect of pointing at one thing.”
sacnoradhq 4y ago
The health and wellness gym rat community are the most cargo cult, anti-science wingnuts with their magnetic copper bands, kino tape, fad diets, and cleanses. And there's plenty of those who juice and deny the reality of consequences like a smoker. TRT is usually a terrible idea for a biological male due to the various risks like shrinking testicular volume, fertility impairment, cardio risks, and roid rage. IANAD: Clomifene can help in the short term, but solving underlying concerns is likely more important.

by czbond 4y ago

AnimalMuppet 4y ago

Does this explain falling testosterone levels worldwide, as men become increasingly sedentary - desk jobs, video games for entertainment, etc?

4gotunameagain 4y ago
One factor out of many, such as xenoestrogens in diet and environmental pollution, sleep disorders, weight issues.. My unpopular opinion 5cents is that this is the cause of (skyrocketing rates of) transexualism in men, with social contagion being the cause of (skyrocketing rates of) transexualism in women
- kwhitefoot 4y ago
  > skyrocketing rates of You have some evidence for that? Or is it just that you see lots of stories in the popular press?
  - DontchaKnowit 4y ago
    https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2022/06/10/study-estimates-transgender-youth-population-has-doubled-in-5-years https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2022/06/10/study-e... Here ya go. And theres plenty of other studies out there. We only started keeping track of this kind of thing recently so its hard to gi very far back. But I mean come on, anecdotally, you can see how this is true right? I knew 1 transgender person over my whole life, until like 2016. Now I know 6. Half of those 6 are people I knew back when I only knew 1 transgender person. Its clear that at the very least, more peoppe are openly trans, but I think the rate in general has increased, open or not.
    - valarauko 4y ago
      The linked article gives a reasonable possibility: Jody Herman, the paper’s lead author, told Spectrum News there are several reasons for the jump in the youth transgender population estimate, including that the CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey began asking high school students in 2017 if they are transgender, giving researchers a clearer picture. Herman, a senior scholar of public policy, said other factors likely include shifting populations, greater awareness and education about trans people and gender identities, and increased social media that allows young people to connect with people they relate to. “I think it's a combination of things,” she said. “And we should be suspect of pointing at one thing.”

sacnoradhq 4y ago

The health and wellness gym rat community are the most cargo cult, anti-science wingnuts with their magnetic copper bands, kino tape, fad diets, and cleanses. And there's plenty of those who juice and deny the reality of consequences like a smoker. TRT is usually a terrible idea for a biological male due to the various risks like shrinking testicular volume, fertility impairment, cardio risks, and roid rage. IANAD: Clomifene can help in the short term, but solving underlying concerns is likely more important.