Testosterone can be reduced by excessive exercise and/or caloric restriction. This has major implications for bodybuilders and athletes. The legendary @AC_Hackney recently published a fantastic, comprehensive review on the topic. Be sure to check it out: https://t.co/4ISbuu8Yui
Hypogonadism in Exercising Males: Dysfunction or Adaptive-Regulatory Adjustment?
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The collective discussions reflect a high level of agreement on the significance of the research on exercise-induced hypogonadism, exemplified by comments like 'New research' and 'Important review,' and show interest through mentions of article downloads, citations of mechanisms, and implications for athletic performance. The tone indicates respect for the authors' work, emphasizing the research’s relevance and potential impact on understanding male reproductive health in physically active populations.
Most discussions support the idea that exercise-related hypogonadism is a complex and potentially adaptive condition, with many recognizing the research's importance and validity.
Posts demonstrate high interest, with references to new articles, mentions of research findings, and discussions about implications for athletes and bodybuilders.
Engagement is moderate; many discuss mechanisms, implications, and contextualize the findings, but lack deep critical analysis or alternative perspectives.
While the discussions highlight the article's influence with mentions of downloads and recognition, they predominantly focus on summarizing or endorsing the research rather than proposing transformative applications.
Abstract in brief
- The article discusses how intense exercise in men can lead to low testosterone levels and disruptions in the hormonal system (HPG axis), similar to the reproductive issues seen in women with the Female Athlete Triad or REDS, but highlights that there are differences between the sexes and types of conditions.
- It explains that some exercise-related hypogonadism in men may be temporary, caused by factors like low energy availability or overtraining, and can improve with proper treatment, while other cases may be chronic and permanent, termed the Exercise Hypogonadal Male Condition.
- The authors argue that these male reproductive disturbances are complex and may vary in their causes and duration, and they emphasize the importance of recognizing these conditions to better understand and address reproductive health in exercising men.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyThis brings me to a REALLY important review paper just published. It ties all HPG & sport dysfunctions together in a cohesive picture. RED-S Athlete Triad Overtraining Syndrome Sex Differences Hypogonadism It's all there and more. Check it out. https://t.co/UCXdNTmcNX 5/FIN
Full version of this paper now available - #LowT - TY @FrontEndocrinol @UNCEXSS @UNC_HMSC Hypogonadism in Exercising Males: Dysfunction or Adaptive-Regulatory Adjustment? https://t.co/LmlZOkOdrT
Despite being somewhat of a taboo subject in sport, Dan Lloyd is diving into testosterone.
Male hormones can be effected by a mismatch in energy input and output. Testosterone levels can be reduced and this is one marker that potentially can be used to identify REDs in males https://t.co/yv8MLdpsPG
Interesting take on how some cases of basal testosterone reduction following training are due to elevated stress, endocrine disruption, overtraining, LEA, etc. while others may be adaptive and potentially favorable for overall health https://t.co/EtcwiU6gRu
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RT @gcntweet: Despite being somewhat of a taboo subject in sport, Dan Lloyd is diving into testosterone.
RT @gcntweet: Despite being somewhat of a taboo subject in sport, Dan Lloyd is diving into testosterone.
Despite being somewhat of a taboo subject in sport, Dan Lloyd is diving into testosterone.
RT @TenanATC: This brings me to a REALLY important review paper just published. It ties all HPG & sport dysfunctions together in a cohesive…
15. Don’t overtrain. Overtraining can cause a rise in cortisol & a decrease in testosterone. Can also lead to hypogonadism. https://t.co/C5afsqbmo7
RT @RameseSanders: “For decades researchers have reported men who engaged in intensive exercise training can develop low resting testostero…
“For decades researchers have reported men who engaged in intensive exercise training can develop low resting testosterone levels, alterations in their hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis, and display hypogonadism.” https://t.co/HA2y7ZyNGV
@tannerosborn8 @DavidDucker7 @charliejane c) Consistent serious endurance training is found to trigger significantly reduced testosterone levels in some male athletes, which is not associated with overtraining or performance reduction. https://t.co/43BIwiOCEr
@OldManGulli @LttleGel @benshapiro I don’t think there is a single hypogonadal Olympic athlete. https://t.co/KUG9sb7rKG
High levels of exercise can impact the levels of testosterone and this can be problematic. There can be, however, chronic reductions over long periods which are a normal adaptation. Hackney (2020) https://t.co/eb5sKNBj9p https://t.co/ZMCuOv5bar
RT @Endocrino_PED: #Hipogonadismo asociado al #ejercicio en #hombres: ¿disfunción o ajuste adaptativo? Interesante revisión en @FrontEndocr…
RT @UNC_HMSC: Congrats to @AC_Hackney for his article on exercise-induced hypogonadism already reaching over 10,000 downloads since its rel…
RT @UNC_HMSC: Congrats to @AC_Hackney for his article on exercise-induced hypogonadism already reaching over 10,000 downloads since its rel…
Congrats to @AC_Hackney for his article on exercise-induced hypogonadism already reaching over 10,000 downloads since its release 4 months ago! It is currently one of the top 5 articles in the journal for 2020. https://t.co/e3S7IgqTPO
For decades researchers have reported men who engaged in intensive exercise training can develop low resting #testosterone levels https://t.co/6RBWNaAzzE vía @urotoday
An already classic paper from the amazing Prof. Anthony Hackney https://t.co/R9ENi6tqm0
RT @TenanATC: This brings me to a REALLY important review paper just published. It ties all HPG & sport dysfunctions together in a cohesive…
RT @TenanATC: This brings me to a REALLY important review paper just published. It ties all HPG & sport dysfunctions together in a cohesive…
RT @TenanATC: This brings me to a REALLY important review paper just published. It ties all HPG & sport dysfunctions together in a cohesive…
RT @TenanATC: This brings me to a REALLY important review paper just published. It ties all HPG & sport dysfunctions together in a cohesive…
RT @TenanATC: This brings me to a REALLY important review paper just published. It ties all HPG & sport dysfunctions together in a cohesive…
RT @TenanATC: This brings me to a REALLY important review paper just published. It ties all HPG & sport dysfunctions together in a cohesive…
This brings me to a REALLY important review paper just published. It ties all HPG & sport dysfunctions together in a cohesive picture. RED-S Athlete Triad Overtraining Syndrome Sex Differences Hypogonadism It's all there and more. Check it out. https://t.co/UCXdNTmcNX 5/FIN
RT @Endocrino_PED: #Hipogonadismo asociado al #ejercicio en #hombres: ¿disfunción o ajuste adaptativo? Interesante revisión en @FrontEndocr…
RT @EricTrexler: Testosterone can be reduced by excessive exercise and/or caloric restriction. This has major implications for bodybuilders…
RT @AC_Hackney: Full version of this paper now available - #LowT - TY @FrontEndocrinol @UNCEXSS @UNC_HMSC Hypogonadism in Exercising Males:…
RT @madigan_sharon: Male hormones can be effected by a mismatch in energy input and output. Testosterone levels can be reduced and this is…
RT @EricTrexler: Testosterone can be reduced by excessive exercise and/or caloric restriction. This has major implications for bodybuilders…
RT @madigan_sharon: Male hormones can be effected by a mismatch in energy input and output. Testosterone levels can be reduced and this is…
RT @EricTrexler: Testosterone can be reduced by excessive exercise and/or caloric restriction. This has major implications for bodybuilders…
RT @madigan_sharon: Male hormones can be effected by a mismatch in energy input and output. Testosterone levels can be reduced and this is…
RT @madigan_sharon: Male hormones can be effected by a mismatch in energy input and output. Testosterone levels can be reduced and this is…
RT @madigan_sharon: Male hormones can be effected by a mismatch in energy input and output. Testosterone levels can be reduced and this is…
RT @EricTrexler: Testosterone can be reduced by excessive exercise and/or caloric restriction. This has major implications for bodybuilders…
RT @EricTrexler: Testosterone can be reduced by excessive exercise and/or caloric restriction. This has major implications for bodybuilders…
RT @EricTrexler: Testosterone can be reduced by excessive exercise and/or caloric restriction. This has major implications for bodybuilders…
RT @EricTrexler: Testosterone can be reduced by excessive exercise and/or caloric restriction. This has major implications for bodybuilders…
Male hormones can be effected by a mismatch in energy input and output. Testosterone levels can be reduced and this is one marker that potentially can be used to identify REDs in males https://t.co/yv8MLdpsPG
RT @EricTrexler: Testosterone can be reduced by excessive exercise and/or caloric restriction. This has major implications for bodybuilders…
RT @EricTrexler: Testosterone can be reduced by excessive exercise and/or caloric restriction. This has major implications for bodybuilders…
RT @EricTrexler: Testosterone can be reduced by excessive exercise and/or caloric restriction. This has major implications for bodybuilders…
RT @EricTrexler: Testosterone can be reduced by excessive exercise and/or caloric restriction. This has major implications for bodybuilders…
RT @EricTrexler: Testosterone can be reduced by excessive exercise and/or caloric restriction. This has major implications for bodybuilders…
RT @EricTrexler: Testosterone can be reduced by excessive exercise and/or caloric restriction. This has major implications for bodybuilders…
Testosterone can be reduced by excessive exercise and/or caloric restriction. This has major implications for bodybuilders and athletes. The legendary @AC_Hackney recently published a fantastic, comprehensive review on the topic. Be sure to check it out: https://t.co/4ISbuu8Yui
RT @Endocrino_PED: #Hipogonadismo asociado al #ejercicio en #hombres: ¿disfunción o ajuste adaptativo? Interesante revisión en @FrontEndocr…
#Hipogonadismo asociado al #ejercicio en #hombres: ¿disfunción o ajuste adaptativo? Interesante revisión en @FrontEndocrinol #Andrología #Endocrinología #Testosterona https://t.co/Vh8BdzKR3g
RT @AC_Hackney: Full version of this paper now available - #LowT - TY @FrontEndocrinol @UNCEXSS @UNC_HMSC Hypogonadism in Exercising Males:…
Hypogonadism in Exercising Males: Dysfunction or Adaptive-Regulatory Adjustment? https://t.co/uMkE9aTqd6
RT @AC_Hackney: Full version of this paper now available - #LowT - TY @FrontEndocrinol @UNCEXSS @UNC_HMSC Hypogonadism in Exercising Males:…
RT @AC_Hackney: Full version of this paper now available - #LowT - TY @FrontEndocrinol @UNCEXSS @UNC_HMSC Hypogonadism in Exercising Males:…
RT @harrycintineo: Interesting take on how some cases of basal testosterone reduction following training are due to elevated stress, endocr…
RT @AC_Hackney: Full version of this paper now available - #LowT - TY @FrontEndocrinol @UNCEXSS @UNC_HMSC Hypogonadism in Exercising Males:…
RT @harrycintineo: Interesting take on how some cases of basal testosterone reduction following training are due to elevated stress, endocr…
RT @AC_Hackney: Full version of this paper now available - #LowT - TY @FrontEndocrinol @UNCEXSS @UNC_HMSC Hypogonadism in Exercising Males:…
RT @harrycintineo: Interesting take on how some cases of basal testosterone reduction following training are due to elevated stress, endocr…
RT @harrycintineo: Interesting take on how some cases of basal testosterone reduction following training are due to elevated stress, endocr…
RT @harrycintineo: Interesting take on how some cases of basal testosterone reduction following training are due to elevated stress, endocr…
RT @AC_Hackney: Full version of this paper now available - #LowT - TY @FrontEndocrinol @UNCEXSS @UNC_HMSC Hypogonadism in Exercising Males:…
Interesting take on how some cases of basal testosterone reduction following training are due to elevated stress, endocrine disruption, overtraining, LEA, etc. while others may be adaptive and potentially favorable for overall health https://t.co/EtcwiU6gRu
RT @AC_Hackney: Full version of this paper now available - #LowT - TY @FrontEndocrinol @UNCEXSS @UNC_HMSC Hypogonadism in Exercising Males:…
RT @AC_Hackney: Full version of this paper now available - #LowT - TY @FrontEndocrinol @UNCEXSS @UNC_HMSC Hypogonadism in Exercising Males:…
New Research: Hypogonadism in Exercising Males: Dysfunction or Adaptive-Regulatory Adjustment?: For decades researchers have reported men who engaged in intensive exercise training can develop low resting testosterone levels,… https://t.co/N6KkbrKVMw #Endocrinology #Endo
Full version of this paper now available - #LowT - TY @FrontEndocrinol @UNCEXSS @UNC_HMSC Hypogonadism in Exercising Males: Dysfunction or Adaptive-Regulatory Adjustment? https://t.co/LmlZOkOdrT
Congratulations Anthony on your newly published @FrontiersIn article: https://t.co/mkTREG6gMD
RT @AC_Hackney: New article out in @FrontEndocrinol on mechanisms and impact of low #testosterone (#LowT) development in exercising men. Th…
RT @AC_Hackney: New article out in @FrontEndocrinol on mechanisms and impact of low #testosterone (#LowT) development in exercising men. Th…
RT @AC_Hackney: New article out in @FrontEndocrinol on mechanisms and impact of low #testosterone (#LowT) development in exercising men. Th…
RT @AC_Hackney: New article out in @FrontEndocrinol on mechanisms and impact of low #testosterone (#LowT) development in exercising men. Th…
RT @AC_Hackney: New article out in @FrontEndocrinol on mechanisms and impact of low #testosterone (#LowT) development in exercising men. Th…
RT @AC_Hackney: New article out in @FrontEndocrinol on mechanisms and impact of low #testosterone (#LowT) development in exercising men. Th…
New article out in @FrontEndocrinol on mechanisms and impact of low #testosterone (#LowT) development in exercising men. Thanks you editors! @UNC_HMSC @UNCEXSS Hypogonadism in Exercising Males: Dysfunction or Adaptive-Regulatory Adjustment? https://t.co/LmlZOl5Ojr
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