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Men are mainly because of the hormone testosterone. A deep male voice, muscular build, and facial hair are a result of testosterone production by the testicles. Additionally, testosterone contributes to the production of red blood cells, improves mood, strengthens bones, and enhances reasoning ability. The lack of testosterone, also known as low-t, can result in undesirable symptoms.
Around the age of 40, testosterone levels decline about 1% to 2% per year, peaking in the early twenties. Men reach their 50s, and some of these symptoms can occur, such as decreased sexual desire, erectile dysfunction, depression, and anxiety. Other symptoms include a decrease in muscle mass, weight gain, anemia, and hot flashes. The decline in testosterone levels associated with aging is a normal occurrence, but certain conditions can accelerate it. The following factors contribute to a low testosterone level:
- injury or infection
- stress
- alcoholism
- obesity
- Radiation or chemotherapy for cancer
- Medications, including hormonal treatments for prostate cancer and corticosteroids
- chronic illness
In Orlando, thousands of men take testosterone replacement therapy to improve their levels of energy, alertness, and mental sharpness, as well as their sexual function. It isn’t always that easy. Overall health can also affect testosterone levels in men. Some medications, such as glucocorticoids and other steroids, can affect levels, such as being overweight, having diabetes or thyroid problems. As a result, taking extra testosterone is not always required just because you have low testosterone levels.
Symptoms of low testosterone
You may experience a variety of distressing symptoms if your testosterone levels are abnormally low. Among the symptoms are:
- Hair loss on the body
- reduces muscle mass
- decreases sexual drive
- leading to ED
- breast tissue growth
Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing one or more of these symptoms. You can have your testosterone levels tested if your doctor thinks you have abnormally low levels.
Causes of low testosterone in men
The following factors may contribute to low testosterone levels:
- aging
- delayed puberty
- testicular damage (caused by trauma, alcoholism, or mumps)
- hypothalamic disease
- pituitary disease
- noncancerous pituitary tumor
- chemotherapy
You can also get low testosterone from genetic diseases like:
- Klinefelter syndrome
- myotonic dystrophy
- Kallmann syndrome
Testosterone test
The testosterone level in your blood can be determined by a test. Most likely, your doctor will specify the time of day for your test if he wants to test hormone levels in your blood. The highest levels of hormones are found in the morning, so this test is usually done between 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. There is a possibility that your doctor will test your levels more than once.
Certain drugs may affect your testosterone levels, so your doctor may ask you to stop using them before the test. All medications that you take, both over-the-counter and prescribed, need to be shared with your doctor.
When to see a doctor
The following symptoms of low testosterone should be addressed by a healthcare professional, according to Doctor J:
- reduced sex drive
- reduced erectile function
- fatigue
- reduced lean muscle mass
- irritability
- symptoms of depression
Low testosterone diagnosis
Doctors diagnose low testosterone by looking at physical symptoms, reviewing blood tests results, and analyzing the results of multiple tests, depending on the level of testosterone. A doctor may recommend other tests before therapy if low testosterone is diagnosed. Your doctor may recommend a bone density test to determine whether you also have osteoporosis if low-t speeds bone loss.
The growth of prostate cancer can be fueled by testosterone. Hence, physician doesn’t recommend testosterone supplementation for men who are:
- Suffer from prostate or breast cancer
- Having a high level of prostate-specific antigen in the blood (a test to screen for prostate cancer)
- have a prostate nodule which can be detected during a rectal examination.
In addition, testosterone supplements aren’t recommended in the following circumstances:
- Plans to become a parent soon
- Excess red blood cells
- severe symptoms of the lower urinary tract
- An uncontrolled heart condition
- A recent heart attack or stroke
- Blood clotting problems (thrombophilia)
- Sleep apnea that is severe and untreated
Low testosterone treatment
Typically, to be eligible for therapy, men must both have low blood levels of testosterone and display several signs of low testosterone. It is possible for men to be testosterone deficient without experiencing symptoms. The uncertainty about long-term safety prevents you from going on therapy if you don’t have any of the key symptoms, especially fatigue and sexual dysfunction.
How effective is testosterone replacement therapy?
The benefits of testosterone therapy for increasing testosterone in older men are conflicting. The Trusted says some older men experience an improvement in erectile dysfunction, but others don’t. In men with normal testosterone levels, testosterone therapy doesn’t help with erectile dysfunction.
When middle-aged men with testosterone deficiency receive testosterone therapy, the bone density in their lumbar spines increases. As well as increasing lean mass, it decreases fat mass, but it has a small effect.
If you have symptoms and low t levels, low-t therapy may not be the first choice of treatment. Doctor J could address a particular medication or weight gain if that is the source of declining levels. Following the assessment of Doctor J, if he recommends testosterone replacement therapy, then it is time for you to take action.
To schedule a diagnostic consultation with Dr. J, if you live in Orlando and are experiencing such symptoms, just call us today at 407-606-6450 to schedule an appointment. Treatment and consultation will be conducted in a confidential manner. Are you ready to schedule an appointment? To get back your healthy sexual life, simply call our number and schedule an appointment with Dr. J. Our representatives are available on Phone throughout weekdays.
