I have a question and can't seem to get a definitive answer. We have a Suboxone clinic and we currently do a 6 panel urine drug screen. We have a client who routinely tests postive for benzodiazepines and until recently was being attributed to her Ambien RX.
Low testosterone levels, or low T, can affect men and women alike. Testosterone, the primary sex hormone in men, is produced mainly in the testicles, and causes men to develop a deep voice, large muscles, and body hair. Testosterone is also essential for the production of sperm.
Testosterone: A male hormone -- a sex hormone produced by the testes that encourages the development of male sexual characteristics, stimulates the activity of the male secondary sex characteristics, and prevents changes in them following castration. Chemically, testosterone is 17-beta-hydroxy-4-androstene-3-one. Testosterone is the most potent of the naturally occurring androgens. The androgens cause the development of male sex characteristics, such as a deep voice and a beard; they also strengthen muscle tone and bone mass. High levels of testosterone appear to promote good health in men, for example, lowering the risks of high blood pressure and heart attack. High testosterone levels also correlate with risky behavior, however, including increased aggressiveness and smoking, which may cancel out these health benefits.