Men’s Health- Low Testosterone

As men age, their bodies stop producing as much of the hormone testosterone. When testosterone levels drop, men can experience a wide range of symptoms. Here are just a few of the ones that family practice physicians say are most common.

Low Sex Drive.
One of the main reasons men seek out low testosterone treatments is to help them regain their sex drive. Low levels of testosterone not only lead to a disinterest in intercourse, but can also make it difficult for men to achieve an erection. While testosterone does not stimulate the sex drive, it aids it. The hormone stimulates receptors in the brain to produce nitric oxide — the chemical that triggers arousal. Without testosterone’s help, men will find it more difficult to have sex.

Loss of Muscle; Increase of Body Fat.
Another reason why so many men seek out low testosterone treatments is that they’ve noticed that they’ve started to lose muscle, and gain fat. Testosterone plays a big role in the building and strengthening of muscle, which is why men with low levels of the hormone notice a decrease in both muscle mass and strength.

Mood Changes.
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the nation, affecting some 40 million adults. More than 80% of depressed individuals won’t seek out professional help, either. If some men were to, though, they may discover that their depression is actually a product of low testosterone, which has been show to cause depression, irritability, or a lack of focus.

Thankfully, there are both natural testosterone supplements and low testosterone treatments, such as TRT, that can help men overcome these problems, and return their energy levels to normal. If you’ve been suffering from any of these symptoms, you may want to speak to your doctor about which low testosterone treatment may be right for you.

If you have any questions about low testosterone treatments, feel free to call us at 470-424-8888.