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Libido and Androgen Levels

Meaning

This clinical pairing addresses the direct and profound physiological correlation between an individual’s sexual desire (libido) and the circulating concentrations of androgen hormones, primarily testosterone and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). Libido is a complex neurobiological state, but its fundamental biological drive is heavily influenced by the binding of androgens to specific receptors in the central nervous system and peripheral tissues. Optimal androgen levels are therefore a critical determinant of sexual health, vitality, and overall psychological well-being in both males and females.