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Men's Health · 3 min read
How Chronic Stress Tanks Testosterone
Cortisol is the silent T-killer. Here's what to do.
The mechanism
Sustained cortisol elevation suppresses GnRH and downstream LH/FSH, reducing T production.
Patterns to watch
Chronic work stress + poor sleep + over-training = the predictable T crash by mid-30s.
Lifestyle levers
Sleep, training periodization, breathwork, time outdoors.
Medical levers
Adaptogenic support, addressing thyroid, sometimes short-term enclomiphene or TRT depending on labs.
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