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I was sure I had found a link to that study here on Newshe, Can't seem to find it. Does anyone know where it is.

Siren, I see no-one has responded.<P>I'll look though my saved cache of files, and see if I have it.<P>If it was a published study, you might find the abstract on medline.<P>I'll let you know if I find it,<BR>Greg

Actually I found lots of studies and articles that show a relationship between stress and testosterone. I didn't find the one I remember but just do a web search Stress+testosterone there is lots of info out there!<P>Psychological and Behavioural Effects of Endogenous Testosterone Levels and Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids Among Males:<BR>A Review<BR>by Michael S. Bahrke, Charles E. Yesalis III, and James E. Wright <P>3.4 Testosterone Levels and Stress<P>An association between stress and levels of testosterone has been demonstrated in several studies. Kreuz et al. (1972) found plasma testosterone levels in 18 young men attending a military training course were significantly lower during a stressful period when compared with a less stressful phase. Likewise, Aakvaag et al. (1978) studied the effect of physical and psychological stress (a 5-day combat course) on 8 young male military cadets and found a significant and prolonged reduction in plasma testosterone levels. Francis (1981), in examining the relationship between high and low trait psychological stress, serum testosterone and serum cortisol, found males (30 to 55 years), classified as experiencing high psychological stress [State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (Spielberger et al. 1970)], possessed significantly lower testosterone levels than did their low stress counterparts. Morville et al. (1979) have demonstrated reduced testosterone levels following intense physical effort (100km running races) in male endurance athletes. Testosterone levels were also significantly decreased in 5 male athletes participating in a 20-day 1100km foot race (Schurmeyer et al. 1984).<P>In summary, a pattern of association between plasma testosterone and both subjectively-perceived and observed aggressive behaviour has been revealed in many of the preceding studies. However, the relationships between plasma testosterone and psychometric indices of aggression and hostility have been less consistent. The results of studies in this section are summarised <BR>TESTOSTERONE ... AND STRESS <P>If you’re a male who’s a driven, hostile, and impatient type of person, otherwise known as a "Type A" – watch out. <P>According to a study published in the Journal of Epidemiology, what we know as classic type-A behavior - impatience, hostility, competitiveness – will eventually cause a greater decrease in testosterone level with age. Stress produces cortisol, which suppresses testosterone. And this is notable because TESTOSTERONE IS THE HORMONE WHICH CONTRIBUTES TO SEX DRIVE - in both women and men. So watch your temper, for your own sake.<P>And if you want to feel better tomorrow than you do today, tune in to America Talks Health! <BR>And here is another <A HREF="www.medlean.com/ML_testosteronerestoring.html" TARGET=_blank>www.medlean.com/ML_testosteronerestoring.../A><P>There are lots of articles dealing with how stress affects testosterone levels, most of these are gender specific, but worth a look!

I was aware of the relationship between stress levels and lowered testosterone levels in MALES, but can anyone show me any study which documents a similar relationship in FEMALES?<P>Because if such a relationship exists, then I think this is something that needs to be addressed far more in this forum.

Hi Pinky., I had read one as I originally posted and thought the abstract was here on Newshe on one of the convention links. I'm still looking for it. But it is still very evident from the few I posted (there were many more)That stress affects testosterone. And of course, I think many of us would agree that in that case we should deal with the STRESS not supplement Testosterone.

try this <A HREF="www.newshe.com/fsff2001/Impact_of_stress.shtml" TARGET=_blank>www.newshe.com/fsff2001/Impact_of_stress.shtml</A>

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by the siren:<BR><B>And of course, I think many of us would agree that in that case we should deal with the STRESS not supplement Testosterone.</B></font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Amen.<P>

has anyone come across any info on how long it would take your testosterone level to revert to normal after you have eliminated sources of emotional stress? thanks.