Low Testosterone
Low testosterone levels may lead to symptoms such as fatigue, depression, low libido, weight gain, and decreased muscle mass. Healthy testosterone levels are essential for overall well-being and prevention of certain chronic diseases. At Pazona MD, we can help ensure you have healthy testosterone levels through testosterone replacement therapy.
More than 1 and 50 men in America are living with low testosterone, and older men are more likely to be affected. You don’t have to deal with the symptoms alone. Dr. Tapscott is a board-certified urologist, fellowship-trained in men’s sexual health with extensive experience diagnosing and treating patients for low testosterone.
What is 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
What are the Causes of 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 injection 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 Typical Symptoms of Low-T?
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 erectile dysfunction, 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
How is Low Testosterone Treated?
There are a wide variety of potential solutions to a person’s low testosterone. Depending upon the particular patient and their case, natural options such as supplements or a new diet plan may be sufficient in boosting these hormone levels.
Some form of hormone replacement therapy is another popular option when it comes to treating Low-T. These may be in the form of an oral/intranasal medication, injection, or as hormone pellets. Different patients will have different techniques for testosterone administration based on their personal preferences and lifestyle.
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