Testosterone deficiency, also known as low testosterone or hypogonadism, is a condition where the body does not produce enough of the hormone testosterone. Testosterone is an important hormone that plays a key role in men's health and vitality. Some key facts about testosterone deficiency:
- It can affect men of any age, but becomes more common as men get older. By age 60, up to 40% of men may have low testosterone.
- The most common symptoms are low sex drive, erectile dysfunction, decreased energy, and depressed mood. Other symptoms may include reduced muscle mass and bone density, increased body fat, and anemia.
- What causes low testosterone? There are several potential causes:
Primary hypogonadism - Testicles do not produce enough testosterone due to injury, infection, cancer treatment, or genetic disorders.
Secondary hypogonadism - Pituitary gland does not signal testicles properly to produce testosterone. Caused by tumors, infections, or trauma.
Other factors - Obesity, chronic illness, medications, alcoholism, and aging can also contribute to low testosterone.
- Diagnosis involves a physical exam and blood tests to check total and free testosterone levels. Further testing may identify an underlying cause.
- Treatment options: Testosterone replacement therapy can effectively treat low T. Options include injections, gels, patches and pellets. Lifestyle changes like weight loss, exercise and stress reduction can also help boost natural testosterone.
If you're experiencing symptoms like fatigue, low libido or erectile dysfunction, I'd recommend getting checked out by your doctor. Untreated low testosterone can negatively impact your health and quality of life. The good news is that solutions exist!
Replacing deficient testosterone often leads to improved energy, sex drive, mood, muscle mass and overall vitality.
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