January 2020 PMID 31998242

Seasonal Changes of Serum Gonadotropins and Testosterone in Men Revealed by a Large Data Set of Real-World Observations Over Nine Years.

Daniele Santi, Giorgia Spaggiari, Antonio R M Granata, Monica Setti, Simonetta Tagliavini, Tommaso Trenti, Manuela Simoni

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Peak: 3 in Nov 2022
across 4 sources since Jan 2020

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What people are saying

The discussions reflect a moderate agreement with the study’s findings, illustrated by statements like 'warm weather raises testosterone' and questions about physiological variability, which reveal curiosity and interest. The tone varies from straightforward summaries to more speculative comments about climate effects, showing balanced engagement that acknowledges the study's importance without overestimating its immediate impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions accept and highlight the findings related to seasonal hormonal fluctuations supported by the large study.

InterestModerate interest

Posts show a moderate level of curiosity, especially around environmental influences on testosterone and hormonal patterns.

EngagementModerate engagement

Users reference specific aspects of the study, like effects of weather and hormonal peaks, indicating thoughtful engagement.

ImpactNeutral impact

While some recognize the significance of the study, there's limited expression of how broadly it changes existing understanding or practices.

Abstract in brief

  • This study analyzed over nine years of data from more than 7,400 men to investigate how reproductive hormones like testosterone, LH, and FSH vary with seasons, using advanced statistical models.
  • Results showed that testosterone levels are higher during summer and correlate with environmental factors like temperature and daylight, while LH peaks in autumn and spring, indicating seasonal fluctuations; however, FSH did not vary by season.
  • The findings suggest that a seasonal pattern exists for key reproductive hormones in men, with testosterone showing a clear summer peak, but these patterns are not directly linked to LH fluctuations, implying different regulatory mechanisms.]

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ResilientDad | Optimal Health By Nature
@ResilientDad · X

The commonly discussed factors of Testosterone are: - Diet - Sleep - Stress - Exercise - Body Composition - Alcohol But did you know that Season and Climate affect Testosterone? - Testosterone is highest in the Summer - LH peaks in Autumn and Spring https://t.co/s7O8TGeFqc

Mar 9, 2021 · 15 likes · 5 shares · 13,315 followers View post →
Joanne Parsons
@J_ParsonsUofM · X

Not my area at all – but there seems to be some evidence of significant hormone fluctuations in men https://t.co/C6TdAQOw05 https://t.co/ZBvTFzDRcP How is it determined that women are “more” physiologically variable? How is that comparison made?

Oct 6, 2022 · 4 likes · 673 followers View post →
Frontiers - Endocrinology
@FrontEndocrinol · X

New Research: Seasonal Changes of Serum Gonadotropins and Testosterone in Men Revealed by a Large Data Set of Real-World Observations Over Nine Years: Environmental rhythmicity is able to affect the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal… https://t.co/sWHn53nOaV #Endocrinology #Endo

Jan 10, 2020 · 1 like · 5,051 followers View post →
Jennifer Depew, RD
@deNutrients · X

RT @ResilientDad: The commonly discussed factors of Testosterone are: - Diet - Sleep - Stress - Exercise - Body Composition - Alcohol But…

Feb 9, 2022 · 5 shares · 28,624 followers View post →
ResilientDad | Optimal Health By Nature
@ResilientDad · X

RT @ResilientDad: The commonly discussed factors of Testosterone are: - Diet - Sleep - Stress - Exercise - Body Composition - Alcohol But…

Oct 6, 2025 · 5 shares · 13,315 followers View post →
ResilientDad | Optimal Health By Nature
@ResilientDad · X

RT @ResilientDad: The commonly discussed factors of Testosterone are: - Diet - Sleep - Stress - Exercise - Body Composition - Alcohol But…

Feb 9, 2022 · 5 shares · 13,315 followers View post →

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ResilientDad | Optimal Health By Nature
@ResilientDad · X

RT @ResilientDad: The commonly discussed factors of Testosterone are: - Diet - Sleep - Stress - Exercise - Body Composition - Alcohol But…

Oct 6, 2025 · 5 shares · 13,315 followers View post →
ResilientDad | Optimal Health By Nature
@ResilientDad · X

RT @ResilientDad: The commonly discussed factors of Testosterone are: - Diet - Sleep - Stress - Exercise - Body Composition - Alcohol But…

Mar 21, 2023 · 5 shares · 13,315 followers View post →
Testosterone Decline
@TestDecline · X

Italian researchers did a massive study and found a moderate testosterone-raising effect of warmer weather! https://t.co/azLYATJD6c

Dec 3, 2022 · 116 followers View post →
Testosterone Decline
@TestDecline · X

Warm weather raises testosterone a bit apparently! Big Italian study: https://t.co/ByCJTkve5j

Nov 27, 2022 · 116 followers View post →
Testosterone Decline
@TestDecline · X

Warm weather raises testosterone according to a ~10,000 person study in Italy! https://t.co/lE0BBwmAGn

Nov 16, 2022 · 116 followers View post →
Testosterone Decline
@TestDecline · X

Italian researchers did a massive study and found a moderate testosterone-raising effect of warmer weather! https://t.co/FjDonQHZZB

Nov 13, 2022 · 116 followers View post →
Joanne Parsons
@J_ParsonsUofM · X

Not my area at all – but there seems to be some evidence of significant hormone fluctuations in men https://t.co/C6TdAQOw05 https://t.co/ZBvTFzDRcP How is it determined that women are “more” physiologically variable? How is that comparison made?

Oct 6, 2022 · 4 likes · 673 followers View post →
Jennifer Depew, RD
@deNutrients · X

RT @ResilientDad: The commonly discussed factors of Testosterone are: - Diet - Sleep - Stress - Exercise - Body Composition - Alcohol But…

Feb 9, 2022 · 5 shares · 28,624 followers View post →
ResilientDad | Optimal Health By Nature
@ResilientDad · X

RT @ResilientDad: The commonly discussed factors of Testosterone are: - Diet - Sleep - Stress - Exercise - Body Composition - Alcohol But…

Feb 9, 2022 · 5 shares · 13,315 followers View post →
ResilientDad | Optimal Health By Nature
@ResilientDad · X

RT @ResilientDad: The commonly discussed factors of Testosterone are: - Diet - Sleep - Stress - Exercise - Body Composition - Alcohol But…

Mar 9, 2021 · 5 shares · 13,315 followers View post →
ResilientDad | Optimal Health By Nature
@ResilientDad · X

The commonly discussed factors of Testosterone are: - Diet - Sleep - Stress - Exercise - Body Composition - Alcohol But did you know that Season and Climate affect Testosterone? - Testosterone is highest in the Summer - LH peaks in Autumn and Spring https://t.co/s7O8TGeFqc

Mar 9, 2021 · 15 likes · 5 shares · 13,315 followers View post →
UpToPhate
@UpToPhate · X

Daylight ☀️[Seasonal Changes of Serum Gonadotropins and Testosterone in Men Revealed by a Large Data Set of Real-World Observations Over Nine Years] https://t.co/4EeceCJkE9

Feb 1, 2020 · 190 followers View post →
Mike
@michaelscally · X

[OA] Seasonal Changes of Serum Gonadotropins and Testosterone Environmental rhythmicity is able to affect the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis in several animals to achieve reproductive advantages. However,... https://t.co/JojeslFVvu

Jan 14, 2020 · 893 followers View post →
Frontiers - Endocrinology
@FrontEndocrinol · X

New Research: Seasonal Changes of Serum Gonadotropins and Testosterone in Men Revealed by a Large Data Set of Real-World Observations Over Nine Years: Environmental rhythmicity is able to affect the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal… https://t.co/sWHn53nOaV #Endocrinology #Endo

Jan 10, 2020 · 1 like · 5,051 followers View post →