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There are many symptoms of low testosterone. It is important that men and women between the ages of 35 and 65 learn to recognize the symptoms of low testosterone, a condition also known as hypogonadism.
The symptoms of low testosterone occur when your body is not producing enough testosterone. There can be several causes for low testosterone, but the most common reason for low testosterone is the steady decline in testosterone that occurs as men and women age. We refer to this as “age-related low testosterone.”
Low testosterone can have a negative impact on your quality of life. The various symptoms of low testosterone impact your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Men and women can both experience the symptoms of low testosterone.
Low testosterone in men is sometimes referred to as "male menopause" or andropause. However, unlike menopause in women, which comes on with a full set of symptoms at a specific time – soon after the last menstrual period – the symptoms of andropause in men come on gradually over time in response to this steady drop in testosterone.
Testosterone is the primary male hormone, and as such, the symptoms of low testosterone in men can be particularly debilitating. Here are some of the most common symptoms of low testosterone that men should learn to recognize.
Some of the most common signs and symptoms of low testosterone in men over 30 could be:
Testosterone is a precursor to the release of nitric oxide during sexual arousal. Nitric oxide is essential for getting and maintaining an election.
Men over 30 who have low testosterone may start to have problems with insomnia or disturbed sleep.
Another early symptom of low testosterone in men between 30 and 40 is low libido or decreased interest in sex.
Men tend to lose hair as they age. While typical “male pattern baldness” is genetic, some hair loss can also be the result of age-related testosterone decline.
Testosterone helps to produce bone tissue and maintain bone mass and density.
Men with low T may also experience increases in body fat. In particular, they sometimes develop gynecomastia or enlarged breast tissue. This effect is believed to occur due to an imbalance between testosterone and estrogen within men.
Testosterone plays a role in the development of muscle mass. Testosterone deficiency often results in significant loss of muscle mass.
Testosterone stimulates the production of several brain chemicals that are related to memory and cognitive abilities. Men with low testosterone can experience memory loss, “mental fogginess,” and a decreased ability to perform difficult cognitive tasks.
Testosterone is also important in the production of brain chemicals and other hormones that relate to mood and emotional states. Older men with low testosterone tend to be "moody" or suffer from bouts of depression and anxiety.
Men with low testosterone often feel extremely fatigued and complain of a decrease in energy levels. You might have low testosterone if you’re tired all of the time despite getting plenty of sleep or if you’re finding it harder to get motivated to exercise.
Doctors have linked low testosterone with an increased risk for low blood counts or anemia.
A physical sign or symptom of low testosterone levels is reduced testicular size. If you’re suffering from low testosterone levels, you will likely notice a significant reduction in testicular size.4 You may also notice that your scrotum feels softer than usual
In addition to the common signs of andropause listed above, there are some less common signs of low testosterone. Some of the less common symptoms of low testosterone include:
There are common and less common symptoms of low testosterone.
If you suspect you have low testosterone, after a complete physical exam by your doctor, you will have to have your testosterone levels checked. Low testosterone is diagnosed using a simple blood test. If you do require testosterone therapy, the only way to legally obtain testosterone is with a doctor’s prescription.
You cannot buy testosterone in any form, either online or in stores, without a prescription. Any product claiming to be testosterone or contain testosterone cannot by law be sold without a prescription. Any such products that can be bought are not genuine prescription testosterone and should be avoided.
In order to obtain a prescription for testosterone, you will first have to have your symptoms evaluated and your testosterone levels tested. A blood test is used to establish your testosterone level.
Any doctor who is licensed and legally able to write prescriptions can run the test and give you a prescription for testosterone therapy. However, you need to choose a doctor carefully for your testosterone prescription.
Not every doctor who prescribes testosterone has the same level of expertise or experience in hormone replacement therapies for men. Our doctors know that your testosterone levels may not tell the whole story and that a testosterone level that may be normal for one patient may be low for another.
As experienced professionals, we know how to evaluate your lab results in the context of your individual needs, goals, and lifestyle.
At Nexel Medical, we have decades of experience in diagnosing age-related hormone loss and developing hormone replacement programs to fit the individual needs of our patients.
Now that you know a lot more about how to recognize the signs and symptoms of low testosterone, why not take a minute to contact us and learn more about how testosterone replacement therapy can improve your quality of life.
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