Multiple Australian outlets publish a health-focused list describing situations that can regularly affect testosterone levels. The articles frame testosterone as sensitive to a range of everyday physical and psychological factors rather than only medical conditions.

Across the sources, examples highlighted include events tied to stress and mood (such as emotional setbacks), as well as major life changes (such as becoming a parent). The overall message is that testosterone can fluctuate in response to short-term experiences and longer-term circumstances.

While the outlets present the same core theme and similar framing, the specific items within the “11 things” list can vary in wording and emphasis from publication to publication. Some articles focus more on behavioural and lifestyle triggers, while others more strongly connect fluctuations to social or emotional changes. Together, they provide a general overview rather than new research, and they caution that individual results can differ.