Testosterone is a vital sex hormone that plays an important role in puberty. In men, testosterone not only regulates sex drive (libido), it also helps regulate bone mass, fat distribution, muscle mass and strength, and the production of red blood cells and sperm. Testosterone isn’t exclusively a male hormone — women produce small amounts as well.

As men age, they often produce somewhat less testosterone, especially compared to years of peak testosterone production during adolescence and early adulthood. Normal testosterone production ranges widely, and it is unclear what amount of decline or how low a level of testosterone will cause adverse effects.

In recent years, the popular press has increasingly reported about “male menopause,” a condition supposedly caused by diminishing testosterone levels in aging men. There is very little scientific evidence that this condition, also known as andropause or viropause, exists. The likelihood that an aging man will experience a major shutdown of testosterone production similar to a woman’s menopause is very remote. In fact, many of the changes that take place in older men often are incorrectly attributed to decreasing testosterone levels. For instance, some men experiencing erectile difficulty (impotence) may be tempted to blame it on lowered testosterone, but many cases of erectile problems are due to circulatory problems.

For men whose bodies make very little or no testosterone, testosterone replacement may offer benefits. FDA-approved testosterone drugs come in different forms, including patches, injections, and topical gels. Men whose testes (the reproductive glands that make testosterone and sperm) have been damaged or whose pituitary glands have been harmed or destroyed by trauma, infections, or tumors may also be prescribed testosterone.

Treatment with testosterone drugs can help men with exceptionally low testosterone levels maintain strong muscles and bones and increase their sex drive. It is unclear if men who are at the lower end of the normal range for testosterone production would benefit from treatment.

Texas Transdermals popular Testosterone Booster Patch has sold out and as of this time, I have yet to find an appropriate alternative.

Supplement Facts from Discontinued Testosterone Booster

Each patch contains:
D-Aspartic Acid 22mg, Androstenetrione 21mg, Stinging Nettle Root 14.5mg, Muira Pauma 6.5mg, Furostanolic Saponins (Fenugreek) 3mg, Forskolin (Coleus Forskohlii) 3mg, Boron 1mg, Horney Goat Weed 1mg, Maca 1mg, Tribulus 1mg, Zinc 1mg

Recommended Use:
Adults: Apply one patch daily or as recommended by a healthcare professional.

Source:  National Institute on Aging