Low Testosterone

Low testosterone (hypogonadism) can be caused by many factors, all of which play out against the normal steady decline in testosterone levels with age. Tumors on the pituitary gland (which controls testosterone production in the testicles),... Full Answer

Common symptoms that often indicate low testosterone in women include general low energy, depression, weight gain, and feeling tired all the time and/or easily overwhelmed. Other possible indicators are brain fog, difficulty concentrating,... Full Answer

The symptoms of decreased testosterone are:  anxiety irritability decrease in energy infertility decreased muscle mass erectile dysfunction loss of interest in sex weight gain small testes sleeplessness delayed healing Full Answer

Such conditions include: diabetes (insulin resistance); chronic renal failure; obesity; coronary atherosclerosis (link with abdominal visceral fat); chronic liver disease; HIV/AIDS; Alzheimer's disease. Full Answer

Men with low testosterone levels are more prone to being overweight, having diabetes, or feeling fatigued and depressed. They also are at greater risk for osteoporosis. A simple blood test can reveal a man’s testosterone level. Full Answer

Recently, lower doses of testosterone have been given to men who have low levels of testosterone. Two randomized controlled trials studied the effects of these lower doses. (And it's tough to do a "blind" controlled trial on testosterone, because... Full Answer

First, what is a normal testosterone level? A range between 270 ng/dl and 1070 ng/dl is usually considered normal. But older men tend to have lower levels. In fact, a major study from here in Massachusetts found that perfectly healthy men aged 60 though... Full Answer

Men with low testosterone often report poor concentration, says Steven Kaplan, MD, professor of urology at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center and director of the Iris Cantor Men's Health Center. Some studies have found a... Full Answer

Sure, testosterone gives guys the drive to compete for women and defend their territory, but it also helps them maintain a general sense of well-being, says Robert Brannigan, a urologist at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and associate professor... Full Answer

For guys who have low testosterone (Low T), hormone therapy can help address symptoms such as fatigue and erectile dysfunction, but it's not the fountain of youth, and it shouldn’t be treated as an elixir for men looking to reclaim the vigor... Full Answer