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Friday, February 17, 2012

signs of low testosterone level

If you experience any or all these side effects it is very possible that you are suffering from low levels of testosterone.

    Loss of Libido
    Depression
    Lack of Confidence
    Loss of Muscle Mass
    Irritability
    Loss of Strength
    Increased Breast size
    Reduction in size of testicles
    Hot flashes
    Gaining Adipose tissue
    Feeling of Insecurity
    Decreased rate of Facial hair growth
    Lack of concentration
    Impaired memory
    Chronic fatigue
    Increased Insulin Resistance
    Decrease in RMR (Resting Metabolic Rate)
    Decrease in blood volume
    Low sperm count
    Reduced Protein synthesis
    Decreased amounts of calcium in bones
    Decreased activity of sweat glands
    Erectile dysfunction
    Decrease in Bone Mass
    Decrease of sexual thoughts
    Increase in bad Cholesterol

There are three types of testosterone deficiency that varies depending on the male's age. The two that apply to our purposes are deficiency in puberty and deficiency in adulthood.

Deficiency In Puberty:

    Deficiency in puberty could result in:

        Enlargement of breast tissue
        Sparse or absent pubic and body hair
        Underdeveloped genitals
        Underdeveloped muscle

Deficiency In Adulthood:

    Deficiency in adulthood could result in:

        Diminished libido (sex drive)
        Erectile dysfunction
        Muscle weakness
        Loss of body hair
        Depression
        Other mood disorders

Disorders In All Ages:

    Disorders that can affect all ages of men are:

        Loss of bone
        Increased fracture risk
        Loss of skeletal muscle and strength
        Increased fat mass
        Reduced libido
        Reduced erectile function
        Infertility
        Increased insulin resistance and risk of diabetes
        Reduced sense of well-being
        Fatigue
        Reduced stamina
        Depression
        Reduced cognition

    Effects of long lasting testosterone deficiency include osteoporosis and Anorchia (vanishing testes syndrome).

    We are the last ones to admit that we have something wrong with ourselves, some questions you may ask yourself are:

        Do you have a decrease in libido (sex drive)?
        Do you have a lack of energy?
        Do you have a decrease in strength and/or endurance?
        Have you lost height?
        Have you noticed a decreased "enjoyment of life?"
        Are you sad and/or grumpy?
        Are your erections less strong?
        Have you noticed a recent deterioration in your ability to play sports?
        Are you falling asleep after dinner?
        Has there been a recent deterioration in your work performance?

    If any of these questions are answered with a "yes", then you may have a testosterone deficiency. Don't panic though, it is usually easy to fix as we will now discuss. 

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