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==Dual hormone hypothesis== | ==Dual hormone hypothesis== | ||
Many people associate testosterone with male sex drive, however, increased testosterone shows no relation to increased male sexual desire (with the concurrent presence of high cortisol levels). However, it is important to note that androgens generally have the effect of inhibiting cortisol release. | Many people associate testosterone with male sex drive, however, increased testosterone shows no relation to increased male sexual desire (with the concurrent presence of high cortisol levels). However, it is important to note that androgens generally have the effect of inhibiting cortisol release. | ||
The fact that increased testosterone alone doesn't increase male sex drive provides some support for the dual hormone hypothesis. It is said some effects of testosterone become potentiated in the | The fact that increased testosterone alone doesn't increase male sex drive provides some support for the dual hormone hypothesis. It is said some effects of testosterone become potentiated in the presence of lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol and suppressed when higher levels of this hormone are present. Thus the two hormones interact to produce the effects commonly seen to be associated with testosterone alone.<ref>https://psyarxiv.com/42t6e/</ref> | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||