India, April 7 -- The connection between testosterone and well-being is weaker than many people think. Although there are clear health connections, a higher testosterone level is not always the key to well-being, according to a thesis at the University of Gothenburg.

Interest in testosterone has increased dramatically in recent decades. It is common for men to seek treatment for fatigue or depression, believing it is due to testosterone deficiency. But the picture of the hormone is often simplified.

To investigate the complex connections between testosterone levels and health, data from large studies in the USA and Sweden were used. The study focused on muscular health, the body's internal milieu, and identifying which specific symptoms...