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10 Warning Signs Of Low Testosterone

The human body requires adequate amount of hormones to work properly. Hormones play a big role in the life of both men and women. Progesterone plays an important role in the life of the women during her menstrual cycle, pregnancy and child birth. There are various factors in the women’s body that will work based on the level of the progesterone.

In the similar way, testosterone in men is an important hormone. They are important right from the time of puberty to teenage years.

Testosterone in men will also assist sex drive. There are various reasons for low testosterone to occur in men. But, thanks to the medical advancement, this problem can easily be sorted out with the right amount of medications. The changes in a man’s emotional and physical health are all low testosterone symptoms that need to be checked immediately with a doctor.

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The following are the low testosterone symptoms that need to be dealt with on an immediate basis.

Decreased Libido

Decreased Libido

Low testosterone in men will decrease the libido. This is the case for both men and women. When the testosterone level goes down, sex desire too falls. This is one of the symptoms to look out for.

Depression

Depression

Depression is another low testosterone symptom; this need not be the only cause. Studies have shown that men with low testosterone levels tend to have clinical depression. Proper medications can cure this.

Low Energy

Low Energy

Another warning sign of low testosterone is the lack of energy. This can be easily misunderstood by the work load at office. If this condition persists, it is better to get yourself checked as this can also be due to low testosterone levels.

Disturbed sleep

Disturbed sleep

Another low testosterone symptom is disturbed sleep. This will again lead to health problems. There are medications that can boost your level of testosterone.

Decreased Strength

Decreased Strength

Adequate amount of testosterone in men helps them to gain energy and strength. They also play a role in the muscle mass. Decreased strength or endurance affecting normal work routine can also be low testosterone symptoms.

Other Health Issues

Other Health Issues

The testosterone level can also be affected by other health issues like obesity, type 2 diabetes and thyroid issues. Either one or more than one of the above said conditions can be an indication of low testosterone in men.

Decrease in Ejaculation

Decrease in Ejaculation

When compared to normal times, if there is a lower level in the amount of ejaculation, then this can also be one of the low testosterone symptoms. This can be medically treated and resolved.

Less Pleasurable Erections

Less Pleasurable Erections

When you find that your sex response is not like before and when you find it less intensified, these can all be due to low levels of testosterone in men.

Shrinking Testicles

Shrinking Testicles

Low levels of testosterone can also can lead to the testicles becoming smaller and decreasing in size. Some men also feel numbness in this area.

Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile Dysfunction

When you cannot maintain the erection for a desired amount of time, then this can be one of the main low testosterone symptoms. You can consult a doctor to get the hormone level tested.


Story first published: Monday, July 21, 2014, 18:29 [IST]
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