When it comes to low hormone levels, many people focus on how this affects women instead of men. We here at Revive Medical Center focus on both. Men, if your testosterone levels are too low, you may experience the following signs according to Healthline magazine.
Low Libido
A reduction in testosterone reduces your sex drive. This is because this hormone is what gives you your sex drive in the first place. In severe cases, you may not have a desire to have sex at all.
Erectile Dysfunction
Low testosterone levels can also cause erectile dysfunction. It’s important however to get a full physical if you are experiencing erectile dysfunction because many health conditions including diabetes can also cause this problem.
Semen Reduction
Testosterone can also affect how much semen you produce. When your testosterone levels are too low, you may not ejaculate as much semen as you normally do during intercourse.
Hair Loss
Hair loss is another sign that your body is not producing as much testosterone as it used to. As you age, your testosterone levels will be reduced and you may start losing your hair, especially if hair loss runs in your family.
Tiredness
Another sign of low testosterone levels is feeling tired all the time. You may feel fatigued and unmotivated to exercise, work, or even do the things you enjoy. This can leave you feeling depressed and unmotivated.
Muscle Mass Reduction
You may also notice a reduction in your muscle mass due to testosterone levels. Not only are the muscles being reduced because of the low testosterone issue, but you may also be losing muscle mass because of your lack of desire to work out.
Weight Gain
Perhaps one of the most frustrating symptoms of low testosterone is weight gain. No matter how much you diet and exercise, you cannot lose the additional fat that has developed around your middle.
Osteoporosis
Although more common in women, low testosterone levels can cause osteoporosis in men. This means that your bone mass is thinning and you are more prone to break your bones easily.
Moodiness
We briefly discussed depression above, and low testosterone can also make you irritable and moody. You may find it difficult to concentrate or focus on your tasks at hand and you may be quick to become angry.
Memory Loss
Low testosterone levels can also make you feel as if you’re in a mental fog. You may find that you can’t remember things as well as you use to. An increase in “senior moments” can be attributed to low testosterone levels in men.
Finally, low testosterone levels can also affect the size of your testicles and the production of your red and white blood cells. If you suspect that you have low testosterone, call Revive Medical Center in Lawrenceville, GA, to schedule an appointment to discuss bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.
