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Does androgen sensitivity increase with age? A look at the body's changing response

According to a 2022 review, total testosterone levels can decrease by as much as 2% annually in men over 70, leading to a host of age-related changes. This drop in hormone levels, combined with potential shifts in how the body's tissues respond to them, raises the crucial question: **Does androgen sensitivity increase with age?** The answer is complex, varying by tissue and contributing to the wide range of effects seen in older individuals.