Why Low Testosterone Levels?
What is Testosterone- Hormone? • • • •
Also known of as anabolic steroids Referred to as androgens Derived from cholesterol Structure is similar across all mammals, reptiles, birds & fish
Low Testosterone • Requires a medical diagnosis • Lab tests or imaging always required • Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong
Low Testosterone Symptoms
Low Testosterone Symptoms • Decreased desire for sex (libido) • Diminished erectile quality, particularly for night-time erections • Changes in mood • Reduced intellectual and cognitive function • Fatigue, depression and anger
Low Testosterone Symptoms • • • • •
Decrease in muscle mass and strength Decreased body hair Skin alterations Decreased bone mass/mineral density Increase in abdominal fat mass.
Low Testosterone Causes • Normally decreases each year after age 30
Why low testosterone matters? • • • •
Excess fat gain Heart disease Erectile dysfunction Decreased libido
Why low testosterone matters? • • • • •
Depression Lethargy Lack of body hair Shrunken testicles Decreased immune system
Low Testosterone Diagnosis • Combining the results from the blood tests, physical exam, and medical history
Low Testosterone Treatment for M en • Oral agents, • • • •
Testosterone Injections, Patches, Gels, and Testosterone Replacement Therapy.