What is low testosterone?

Low testosterone is caused by a loss of normal male hormone and can cause:

1) Fatigue

2) Sexual Dysfunction

3) Mood changes

4) Loss of muscle

Treatment Options

1) Injections

2) Topical testosterone(gels)

3) Testosterone pellets

What treatment does

1) Feel more energetic

2) Better sexual desire

3) More muscle

4) Better mood

What is Low Testosterone?

Testosterone is a male sex hormone that plays a major role in their sexual development and fertility. Varying levels of testosterone within a man’s body will affect many bodily functions, including:

  • The production of both body and facial hair
  • Muscle strength
  • Sexual drive

Your Body With Low Testosterone

Male body affected with low testosterone
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What Causes Low Testosterone?

It is completely natural for testosterone levels to decrease with age, leaving approximately half of men over the age of 80 with low testosterone (Low-T). Other common factors that lead to Low-T include:

  • Obesity
  • Side effects of certain medications
  • Metabolic syndrome
  • Injury or infection of the testes
  • A congenital condition
  • Side effects of chemotherapy or radiation treatments
  • Issues with the pituitary gland
  • An existing autoimmune disease
  • A prior diagnosis of HIV or AIDS

What are the Symptoms of Low Testosterone?

We have already discussed how testosterone levels contribute greatly toward a man’s sexual health, which is why it makes sense that low testosterone levels would result in impaired sexual function.

In addition to a decrease in sexual desire and problems with erections, individuals with Low-T will also often experience:

  • Loss of body or facial hair
  • Constant fatigue
  • Decreased amounts of lean muscle mass
  • Signs of depression
  • Weight gain
  • Difficulty in articulating their speech

What are the Treatments for Low Teststerone?

Many options that include

  • Lifestyle changes
  • Topical Testosterone
  • Testosterone Injections
  • Testosterone Pellets

What are the Disadvantages to Testosterone Replacement?

  • Most men will require lifelong replacement
  • Men who want to maintain their fertility should consider alternatives as testosterone replacement reduces fertility in many men. 

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