Having low testosterone can greatly affect any man. There are many symptoms that come along with having reduced levels or loss of testosterone. Most have a general belief that testosterone levels begin to affect the body at middle age or later. However, changes can start as early as the 30’s or 20’s. Reduced testosterone can affect both physical and mental wellbeing with no understanding of the situation until diagnosis. Here are some of the symptoms that can indicate low testosterone:

1) Changes in sex drive and function are typically one of the first illustrations of lowered testosterone levels. Erection difficulty, infertility and lowered sex drive are commonly experienced symptoms. Testosterone is the hormone responsible for these functions and when there are imbalances, these signs are sure to appear. Hormone therapy can help to regulate these imbalances.

2) If you find yourself tossing and turning at night when you should be fast asleep, low testosterone can be the cause. Sleep apnea, which is when breathing starts and stops repeatedly during sleep, can also be experienced with decreased levels of testosterone.

3) Having unexplained loss of hair can be one of the biggest signs that you are probably suffering from low testosterone levels. Losing hair can be something very unfortunate to deal with. There are many men who are self conscious about this topic. While loss of hair and balding is more natural and associated with the aging process, loss of body and facial hair can signify lowered testosterone levels.

4) Another important symptom that you should be looking out for is how your bones are feeling. If you’re noticing as time goes by, you are feeling a lot weaker and your bones are not as sturdy as they were before, this can also be a major sign that you need to check your testosterone levels. It is very important that you are keeping track on how you were feeling every single day so that when you make your appointment, you know what to tell your doctor and it will be easier to diagnose you.

5) Inexplicable changes in mood and depression are some of the mental indicators of low testosterone. Studies also suggest that memory and concentration are directly affected by waning testosterone levels. As these can also be considered common symptoms of other issues, it is suggested to check with your doctor to be sure of the diagnosis.

Low testosterone can only be diagnosed by a blood test. A physical exam will also accompany the blood test to be able to properly diagnose and prescribe treatment. Testosterone replacement therapy is the most common solution when imbalances are determined to be the issue.

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