LOW TESTOSTERONE TREATMENTS

Are you feeling a bit off and definitely not in the mood for love?

Believe it or not, low testosterone has a lot to answer for.  It affects millions of people all over the world and ‘low T’ as it is commonly known, can have a significant detrimental impact on many relationships, both physically and psychologically.

But what is it?

Testosterone is a natural hormone that is responsible for the healthy growth and development of specific male organs.   It is produced in the male’s testes – the sexual glands that also produce sperm, and the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland regulate them.  Testosterone is often referred to as the male hormone, although both men and women produce it.  It is an androgen hormone and produces male characteristics in the body.  While in the teenage years, testosterone helps boys develop male features such as body and facial hair, a deeper voice, sperm, as well as muscle strength.  Normal levels of testosterone in healthy males range from about 300 nanograms per deciliter ng/dL) up to 1,000 ng/dL, according to Medline Plus.

How low can you go?

It is widely thought that low testosterone is just part of the aging process – but this is just a myth.  Low testosterone can develop for several reasons at any age.  It’s inevitable that as you get older, your testes are naturally going to develop less testosterone than when you were younger, but that doesn’t automatically mean you have low testosterone.  One of the first signs of low testosterone is a lack of sex drive, but it isn’t the only sign – mood swings, low energy, tiredness, and apathy can also be indicators.

Lots of males who do experience low testosterone find it can affect them in various ways, including:

• Loss of bone strength
• More body fat
• Less muscle mass and strength
• Reduced sex drive
• Fewer and weaker erections
• Less energy
• Depressed mood
• Anemia – low iron
• Less frequent sexual activity

Treatment Therapy

The best treatment for ‘low T’ depends on its cause.  Sometimes testosterone replacement treatment is required, and sometimes it could be that weight loss or other lifestyle changes are the best solutions.   Low testosterone in men is usually treated medically with testosterone supplementation.  Men between the ages of 40 and 64 are often tested for their levels of testosterone if they are concerned about the symptoms they experience, and if their doctor sends them for another total testosterone testing.

There are many reasons why someone may be suffering from low testosterone rather than just age.  The symptoms of low testosterone are then diagnosed by a blood test and various other tests if the blood tests don’t give a clear indication.  Being treated for symptoms of low testosterone, people can feel more energized, less moody, have better sleep and an increased libido – yay!

The upside to having treatment is that testosterone treatment may help with erectile function, low sex drive, bone marrow density, anemia, lean body mass, and/or symptoms of depression.  So, please don’t put it off any longer, visit HappyHormonesMD today and come up with a plan to get your body back under your control.