Are there any other treatments for low testosterone?

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    Last Updated: October 25, 2023

    Exercise — whether it’s aerobic exercise, high-intensity interval training, or resistance training — increases testosterone levels,[1] especially when it’s included as part of a lifestyle intervention to reduce body weight.[2] Exercise may also improve the effectiveness of TRT.[3] Bariatric surgery is another effective method for increasing testosterone levels in men with obesity.[4]

    References

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    2. ^Corona G, Rastrelli G, Morelli A, Sarchielli E, Cipriani S, Vignozzi L, Maggi MTreatment of Functional Hypogonadism Besides Pharmacological Substitution.World J Mens Health.(2020-Jul)
    3. ^Cho DY, Yeo JK, Cho SI, Jung JE, Yang SJ, Kong DH, Ha JK, Kim JG, Park MGExercise improves the effects of testosterone replacement therapy and the durability of response after cessation of treatment: a pilot randomized controlled trial.Asian J Androl.(2017)
    4. ^Corona G, Rastrelli G, Monami M, Saad F, Luconi M, Lucchese M, Facchiano E, Sforza A, Forti G, Mannucci E, Maggi MBody weight loss reverts obesity-associated hypogonadotropic hypogonadism: a systematic review and meta-analysisEur J Endocrinol.(2013 May 2)