How to tell if you have low testosterone
1 Introduction
Male testes produce a crucial hormone called testosterone that has a very important role in the well being of male bodies. Hypogonadism, commonly known as low testosterone or ‘low T’ is a common yet worrying complication in men. Yes, the level of testosterone naturally declines with age. According to Urology Care Foundation, men lose 20% and 30% of their testosterone level at the age of 60 and 70 respectively. But problem begins when men start to lose their testosterone level prior to that age.
2 Why men should worry about their testosterone level
Testosterone is actually the hormone that is responsible in transforming a boy into a male. All types of physical development including (but …show more content…
This disease is treated as one of the major reasons for the decline in testosterone level.
LOH is further sub-divided into Primary Hypogonadism & Secondary Hypogonadism depending on congenital abnormalities or acquired disease. If testicular abnormality causes lower testosterone production then it is termed as Primary Hypogonadism. This is caused by chemotherapy or infection and characterized by elevated Luteinizing Hormone. If any disorders like tumors, genital or congenital conditions distract normal functioning of hypothalamic pituitary axis then Secondary Hypogonadism occurs in men. This complication is characterized by lower than normal level of Luteinizing Hormone.
Diabetes- Low testosterone level and type-2 diabetes frequently go hand in hand. Studies reveal that men with type-2 diabetes are twice as likely to have low testosterone as men without diabetes. When men have reduced insulin sensitivity the body can’t use insulin properly. Consequently, glucose builds up in the blood without being absorbed by the cell. This is in fact named as type-2 diabetes. According to the study published in 2013 in the journal BioMed Research International it is found that low testosterone is directly linked with insulin resistance regardless of age and body …show more content…
4 Health effects of low testosterone
Dropping levels of testosterone will not merely cause a sexual problem. Rather, it is associated with some more complications including (but not limited to) weight loss, bad mood and poor concentration level. Sometimes these are unconsciously overlooked by most males. However, it is vital to know some common health effects of low testosterone
Low sex drive: Sex drive (libido) in men is totally dependent on the volume of testosterone. Males suffering with ‘low T’ will experience a drastic drop of his willingness to have sex.
Erectile difficulties: Yeah, it is true that testosterone alone doesn’t cause an erection but it heavily stimulates the receptors of brain that triggers the erection during sex. People with low testosterone will face less than sufficient erection or no erection at all during sex.
Low semen volume: Semen is a milky fluid that helps in the mobility of sperm inside the vagina. Testosterone plays a vital role in the production of semen. Male with ‘low T’ will have low volume of sperm during
1 Introduction
Male testes produce a crucial hormone called testosterone that has a very important role in the well being of male bodies. Hypogonadism, commonly known as low testosterone or ‘low T’ is a common yet worrying complication in men. Yes, the level of testosterone naturally declines with age. According to Urology Care Foundation, men lose 20% and 30% of their testosterone level at the age of 60 and 70 respectively. But problem begins when men start to lose their testosterone level prior to that age.
2 Why men should worry about their testosterone level
Testosterone is actually the hormone that is responsible in transforming a boy into a male. All types of physical development including (but …show more content…
This disease is treated as one of the major reasons for the decline in testosterone level.
LOH is further sub-divided into Primary Hypogonadism & Secondary Hypogonadism depending on congenital abnormalities or acquired disease. If testicular abnormality causes lower testosterone production then it is termed as Primary Hypogonadism. This is caused by chemotherapy or infection and characterized by elevated Luteinizing Hormone. If any disorders like tumors, genital or congenital conditions distract normal functioning of hypothalamic pituitary axis then Secondary Hypogonadism occurs in men. This complication is characterized by lower than normal level of Luteinizing Hormone.
Diabetes- Low testosterone level and type-2 diabetes frequently go hand in hand. Studies reveal that men with type-2 diabetes are twice as likely to have low testosterone as men without diabetes. When men have reduced insulin sensitivity the body can’t use insulin properly. Consequently, glucose builds up in the blood without being absorbed by the cell. This is in fact named as type-2 diabetes. According to the study published in 2013 in the journal BioMed Research International it is found that low testosterone is directly linked with insulin resistance regardless of age and body …show more content…
4 Health effects of low testosterone
Dropping levels of testosterone will not merely cause a sexual problem. Rather, it is associated with some more complications including (but not limited to) weight loss, bad mood and poor concentration level. Sometimes these are unconsciously overlooked by most males. However, it is vital to know some common health effects of low testosterone
Low sex drive: Sex drive (libido) in men is totally dependent on the volume of testosterone. Males suffering with ‘low T’ will experience a drastic drop of his willingness to have sex.
Erectile difficulties: Yeah, it is true that testosterone alone doesn’t cause an erection but it heavily stimulates the receptors of brain that triggers the erection during sex. People with low testosterone will face less than sufficient erection or no erection at all during sex.
Low semen volume: Semen is a milky fluid that helps in the mobility of sperm inside the vagina. Testosterone plays a vital role in the production of semen. Male with ‘low T’ will have low volume of sperm during