Facts about testosterone

1. Testosterone is a male sexual hormone.
2. It is produced in testes in men. It is produced in little quantities in ovaries of women.
3. Pituitary gland governs the production of testosterone
4. Testosterone is muscle building hormone.
5. It is responsible for development of secondary sexual characteristics in men like deeper voice, muscle mass, facial hair and development of male genital organ.
6. It is responsible for libido in men and women.
7. Testosterone increases body metabolism resulting in lower body fat.
8. It helps in production of matured, healthy sperms.