Testosterone deficiency

What is testosterone deficiency?

Testosterone is an important hormone that plays a crucial role in the development and maintenance of male characteristics and reproductive tissue. Testosterone deficiency, also known as hypogonadism, occurs when the body does not produce enough testosterone due to injury, infection, or other causes.

Some key points about testosterone deficiency:

• It can develop at any age after puberty, but becomes more common as men age


• Common symptoms include:
  
  
  • Low sex drive
  
  
  • Erectile dysfunction
  
  
  • Fatigue
  
  
  • Loss of muscle mass
  
  
  • Increased body fat
  
  
  • Irritability and depression
  
  


• Causes can include:
  
  
  • Injury or infection of the testes
  
  
  • Chemotherapy or radiation treatments
  
  
  • Chronic illnesses like diabetes or HIV
  
  
  • Obesity
  
  
  • Medications
  
  
  • Genetic diseases
  
  

Diagnosing testosterone deficiency usually involves a blood test to measure total and free testosterone levels. A doctor may also check luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicular stimulating hormone (FSH) to help determine the cause.

If low testosterone is confirmed, treatment options include:

• Testosterone replacement therapy - Delivers testosterone directly into the body through patches, gels, injections, or pellets


• Medications - Such as HCG, clomiphene, and human menopausal gonadotropins to stimulate natural testosterone production


• Lifestyle changes - Like weight loss, exercise, diet, stress reduction, and sleep improvement

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Untreated testosterone deficiency can negatively impact energy, fertility, bone health, heart health, and mental wellbeing. But the good news is treatment is available! Work with a qualified hormone therapy specialist to discover your options, risks, and benefits. Regaining normal testosterone levels at any age can dramatically uplift mood, motivation, sexual function, fitness, and overall vitality.