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<path d=\"M12 0C5.372 0 0 5.372 0 12s5.372 12 12 12 12-5.372 12-12S18.628 0 12 0zM7.369 4.378c.525 0 .947.431.947.947 0 .525-.422.947-.947.947-.525 0-.946-.422-.946-.947 0-.525.421-.947.946-.947zm-.722 3.038h1.444v10.041H6.647V7.416zm3.562 0h3.9c3.712 0 5.344 2.653 5.344 5.025 0 2.578-2.016 5.025-5.325 5.025h-3.919V7.416zm1.444 1.303v7.444h2.297c3.272 0 4.022-2.484 4.022-3.722 0-2.016-1.284-3.722-4.097-3.722h-2.222z\"\/>\n    <\/svg>\n  <\/a>\n  \n  <a href=\"https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/citations?user=lTgsRMUAAAAJ&#038;hl=en\" \n     target=\"_blank\" \n     rel=\"noopener\"\n     title=\"Google Scholar\"\n     aria-label=\"View Google Scholar Profile\"\n     style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #4285F4; transition: transform 0.2s; display: inline-block;\"\n     onmouseover=\"this.style.transform='scale(1.15)'\"\n     onmouseout=\"this.style.transform='scale(1)'\">\n    <svg width=\"28\" height=\"28\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\">\n      <path d=\"M5.242 13.769L0.5 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If you have ever visited a specialist for symptoms like low energy, reduced libido, or muscle loss, you may have walked away with a recommendation that sounds deceptively simple: <strong>&#8220;You need to lose weight.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During my time shadowing <strong>Professor Mohit Khera<\/strong> \u2014 a world-renowned expert in male reproductive medicine at Baylor College of Medicine \u2014 I witnessed this scenario repeatedly. Regardless of the patient\u2019s initial request for a &#8220;quick fix&#8221; or a prescription, Dr. Khera consistently emphasized weight management as the foundation of testosterone recovery. At the time, it might have seemed like a standard lifestyle suggestion, but the scientific reality \u2014 backed by high-level genetic research \u2014 proves that weight loss isn\u2019t just a &#8220;good idea&#8221;; it is a physiological necessity for hormonal balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This article explores the causal link between obesity and low testosterone, specifically examining the landmark 2017 study <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5407807\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&#8220;Causal relationship between obesity and serum testosterone status in men: A bi-directional Mendelian randomization analysis&#8221;<\/a> published in <em>PLOS ONE<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-attachment-id=\"10251\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/fr\/weight-testosterone-6-truths-from-a-7446-man-study\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Weight-Testosterone-6-Truths-from-a-7446-Man-Study.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"800,600\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Weight and Testosterone \u2014 6 Truths from a 7,446-Man Study | Visual Summary by Dr. Soarawee\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Weight and Testosterone \u2014 6 truths from a 7,446-man study&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Weight-Testosterone-6-Truths-from-a-7446-Man-Study.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Weight-Testosterone-6-Truths-from-a-7446-Man-Study.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Visual summary infographic by Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone \u2014 6 truths from a 7,446-man Mendelian randomization study showing that obesity causally lowers testosterone in men, and why weight loss restores hormonal health more effectively than testosterone replacement therapy alone\" class=\"wp-image-10251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Weight-Testosterone-6-Truths-from-a-7446-Man-Study.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Weight-Testosterone-6-Truths-from-a-7446-Man-Study.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Weight-Testosterone-6-Truths-from-a-7446-Man-Study.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Weight-Testosterone-6-Truths-from-a-7446-Man-Study.jpg?resize=16%2C12&amp;ssl=1 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Weight and Testosterone \u2014 6 truths from a 7,446-man study<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The &#8220;Chicken or the Egg&#8221; Dilemma<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For decades, doctors observed that men with a high Body Mass Index (BMI) almost always had lower serum testosterone (T) levels. However, the medical community struggled with a &#8220;chicken or the egg&#8221; problem:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Does being overweight <strong>cause<\/strong> testosterone to drop?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Or does having low testosterone make it easier to gain weight and harder to lose it?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While many randomized trials showed that <a href=\"https:\/\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/2026\/04\/21\/testosterone-barometer-mens-health\/\">testosterone treatment<\/a> could reduce fat mass and increase lean muscle, the impact on overall body weight was often inconsistent. To solve this, researchers turned to a sophisticated method called <strong>Mendelian Randomization (MR)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Mendelian Randomization?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think of MR as <em>nature\u2019s version of a clinical trial<\/em>. Since our genes are assigned at birth (randomized at conception), researchers can use specific genetic markers associated with high BMI to see if they cause low testosterone. This method removes &#8220;noise&#8221; like lifestyle choices or environment, allowing scientists to see the true direction of the relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The 2017 Study: Breaking Down the Results<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 2017 study analyzed <strong>7,446 Caucasian men<\/strong> across five different cohorts in Denmark, Germany, and Sweden. They looked at 97 genetic variants associated with BMI and 3 variants associated with testosterone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Obesity Directly Lowers Testosterone<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most significant finding was clear: <strong>Higher BMI causes lower testosterone<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The study found that a <strong>1 standard deviation (SD) increase in genetically instrumented BMI<\/strong> resulted in a <strong>0.25 SD decrease<\/strong> in serum testosterone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In practical terms, if an obese man (BMI of 30) drops his weight to a &#8220;healthy&#8221; range (BMI of 25), his testosterone levels are predicted to increase by approximately <strong>13% to 15%<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. The Reverse is Not Necessarily True<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interestingly, the study did <em>not<\/em> find evidence that low testosterone (genetically speaking) causes an increase in BMI. While testosterone therapy helps with muscle tone and fat distribution, it isn\u2019t a &#8220;weight loss drug&#8221; in the way that Ozempic or calorie restriction might be. This confirms why experts like Dr. Khera prioritize weight loss first: <strong>the weight is the primary driver of the hormonal deficiency<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Does Weight Kill Testosterone?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You might wonder how fat on the waistline affects hormones produced in the testicles. The relationship is driven by the <strong>Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Gonadal (HPG) axis<\/strong> \u2014 the &#8220;command center&#8221; for hormone production. Research suggests several mechanisms for this causal link:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Aromatization:<\/strong> Fat tissue contains an enzyme called <em>aromatase<\/em>, which converts testosterone into estrogen. More fat means more conversion, leading to lower T levels and higher estrogen levels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Central Inhibition:<\/strong> High BMI appears to suppress the signals from the brain (the hypothalamus and pituitary gland) that tell the body to produce testosterone. In many obese men, the brain simply stops sending the &#8220;go&#8221; signal to the testes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SHBG Levels:<\/strong> Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin (SHBG) is a protein that carries testosterone through the blood. Obesity significantly lowers SHBG, which in turn reduces the total amount of testosterone the body can carry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" data-attachment-id=\"10307\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/fr\/fat-belly\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Fat-belly.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Obesity and Low Testosterone &amp;#8211; How Belly Fat Lowers T Through Aromatization\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Fat-belly.jpg?fit=800%2C534&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Fat-belly.jpg?resize=800%2C534&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Middle-aged man with central obesity and belly fat \u2014 abdominal fat tissue contains the enzyme aromatase, which converts testosterone into estrogen and causes low testosterone (functional hypogonadism) in men with high BMI, as shown by the 2017 Mendelian randomization study\" class=\"wp-image-10307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Fat-belly.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Fat-belly.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Fat-belly.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Fat-belly.jpg?resize=18%2C12&amp;ssl=1 18w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Fat-belly.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Clinical Reality: Lessons from the Exam Room<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shadowing Dr. Khera provided a &#8220;front-row seat&#8221; to the application of this data. Patients often arrive feeling frustrated, hoping for a gel or an injection to restore their vitality. While Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) is a vital tool for those with clinical hypogonadism, the data from this 2017 study supports the <strong>&#8220;Weight Loss First&#8221; approach<\/strong> for three major reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>Reason<\/th><th>Why It Matters<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>1. Natural Restoration<\/strong><\/td><td>Losing weight doesn\u2019t just &#8220;mask&#8221; the symptoms \u2014 it fixes the HPG axis. By reducing body fat, you reduce the aromatization of T into estrogen and allow the brain to restart the production signals.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2. Avoiding Life-Long Dependency<\/strong><\/td><td>Starting TRT often means a lifelong commitment. If a patient can raise their testosterone by 15% simply by moving from a BMI of 30 to 25, they may never need medical intervention.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>3. Holistic Health<\/strong><\/td><td>Low testosterone is often a &#8220;canary in the coal mine&#8221; for other issues like cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Losing weight addresses the root cause of these comorbidities, whereas T-therapy alone might not.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Three reasons why weight loss should be the first-line approach before starting testosterone therapy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does a 13\u201315% Increase Mean for You?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To the average person, a &#8220;15% increase&#8221; might sound small. However, in the world of hormones, it is the difference between feeling &#8220;aged&#8221; and feeling &#8220;optimal.&#8221; For a man with a testosterone level of 300 ng\/dL (the lower limit of normal), a 15% increase brings him to <strong>345 ng\/dL<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While this seems modest, the way it is achieved matters. Natural testosterone follows a circadian rhythm \u2014 peaking in the morning and providing energy throughout the day \u2014 a rhythm that synthetic T-therapy often bypasses. Furthermore, the study indicates that weight loss is the &#8220;first-line&#8221; approach for a reason. Successful population-level interventions to reduce BMI could potentially <strong>reverse the global trend of declining testosterone levels<\/strong> seen over the last several decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" data-attachment-id=\"10308\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/fr\/old-man-exercise\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Old-man-exercise.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Mature Man Exercising to Boost Testosterone Naturally &amp;#8211; Weight Loss First Approach Before TRT\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Old-man-exercise.jpg?fit=800%2C534&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Old-man-exercise-1024x683.jpg?resize=800%2C534&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Mature man exercising and weight training to boost testosterone naturally \u2014 weight loss is the first-line treatment for obesity-related hypogonadism, capable of restoring serum testosterone levels by 13 to 15% as proven by the 2017 Mendelian randomization study of 7,446 men\" class=\"wp-image-10308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Old-man-exercise.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Old-man-exercise.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Old-man-exercise.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Old-man-exercise.jpg?resize=18%2C12&amp;ssl=1 18w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Old-man-exercise.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion: The Path Forward<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The science is definitive: <strong>Obesity is a risk factor for low testosterone, and high BMI causally reduces T levels in men<\/strong>. If you are struggling with low T, the most powerful &#8220;prescription&#8221; you might receive isn\u2019t found at a pharmacy \u2014 it\u2019s found in the kitchen and the gym.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As I learned while observing Dr. Khera, the goal of modern urology isn\u2019t just to treat a number on a lab report \u2014 it\u2019s to restore the patient\u2019s overall health. By prioritizing weight loss, you aren\u2019t just fitting into smaller clothes \u2014 you are literally <em>re-programming your body\u2019s hormonal engine<\/em>. The next time your doctor recommends losing ten pounds before starting a hormone protocol, remember the 2017 study: they aren\u2019t just giving you a lifestyle tip \u2014 they are giving you a roadmap to causal hormonal recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Takeaways for Patients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Obesity causes low T:<\/strong> Higher BMI leads to lower testosterone levels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Weight loss works:<\/strong> Moving from &#8220;obese&#8221; to &#8220;overweight&#8221; can boost T by up to 15%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The brain is involved:<\/strong> Obesity shuts down the signal from your brain to your testes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TRT isn\u2019t a weight loss pill:<\/strong> Genetic data shows that low T doesn\u2019t necessarily cause high BMI, so T-therapy alone may not fix your weight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are struggling with low energy, reduced libido, or symptoms of low testosterone and would like a comprehensive evaluation that includes weight management as part of your treatment plan, Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone offers specialist consultations at Bangkok Hospital Headquarters. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangkokhospital.com\/en\/bangkok\/doctor\/dr-soarawee-weerasopone-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a Consultation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions About Weight and Testosterone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does losing weight really increase testosterone naturally?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. The 2017 Mendelian randomization study of 7,446 men found that genetically reducing BMI from 30 to 25 kg\/m\u00b2 increases serum testosterone by approximately 13\u201315%. This is a causal relationship, not just a correlation, meaning weight loss directly improves hormonal health by fixing the HPG axis and reducing fat-driven aromatization of testosterone into estrogen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will testosterone therapy help me lose weight?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not significantly. While TRT can improve body composition by reducing fat mass and increasing lean muscle, it is not a weight-loss medication. The 2017 genetic study found no evidence that low testosterone causes weight gain in the same way obesity causes low testosterone. The relationship is mostly one-way: weight drives hormones, not the other way around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does fat tissue lower testosterone levels?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through three main mechanisms: (1) <em>Aromatization<\/em> \u2014 fat tissue contains aromatase, an enzyme that converts testosterone into estrogen; (2) <em>Central inhibition<\/em> \u2014 high BMI suppresses brain signals from the hypothalamus and pituitary that tell the testes to make testosterone; and (3) <em>Lower SHBG<\/em> \u2014 obesity reduces the protein that carries testosterone in the bloodstream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should I lose weight before starting testosterone therapy?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For most men with weight-related (functional) hypogonadism, yes. Losing weight may restore testosterone naturally, avoid lifelong dependency on injections or gels, and address the root cause of related conditions like diabetes and cardiovascular disease. However, men with clinical hypogonadism caused by structural problems may need TRT alongside lifestyle changes. Always consult a urologist for individualized advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Medically written &amp; reviewed by:<\/strong> Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone (Dr. Pom) \u2014 Board-Certified Urologist, Bangkok Hospital Headquarters.<br>International Fellow: Baylor College of Medicine (USA) \u00b7 Juntendo University (Japan) \u00b7 Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (Taiwan).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Does losing weight really increase testosterone naturally?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Yes. The 2017 Mendelian randomization study of 7,446 men found that genetically reducing BMI from 30 to 25 kg\/m2 increases serum testosterone by approximately 13-15%. 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