Male Reproductive System: Endocrine Adaptations 04:31

The Testosterone:Cortisol (T:C) ratio is often used as a physiological marker for stress and overtraining/overreaching. Under chronic stress, cortisol levels rise, disrupting the T:C ratio, resulting in a drop in Testosterone which may lead to:

• Decreased muscle mass and strength
• Decreased metabolism
• Increase Fat accumulation
• Lower bone mineral density
• Decreased motivation
• Increased fatigue
• Low libido
• Low sperm count
• Hair Loss
• Depression and mood swings
• Trouble with cognition