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Sexual Function and Hormones

The role of hormones, including testosterone, in regulating male sexual desire and function.

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Jan 18, 2026

What clinical evidence supports testosterone treatment for micropenis in childhood, and what are the long‑term outcomes?

Short courses of testosterone in infancy or childhood reliably increase stretched penile length (SPL) in the short term across multiple case series and reviews, with many patients reaching age‑appropr...

Jan 6, 2026

How does testosterone level affect male orgasm frequency as men age?

Testosterone is one of several biological contributors to male sexual function, and lower testosterone with age tends to reduce libido and can indirectly reduce orgasm frequency, but the relationship ...