Symptoms and treatment of low testosterone
Testosterone, an androgen hormone produced by the testicles, is a vital hormone that is responsible for good overall health in men and promotes proper sexual function, muscle development and bone growth. Testosterone is considered a male hormone, as only tiny quantities of the sex hormone are produced in women.
Symptoms
Testosterone level is regulated by the pituitary gland, which releases the luteinizing hormone (LH). When the level of testosterone is low, LH normally increases its production. Symptoms of hypogonadism, the medical term for testosterone deficiency, include a decreased sex drive, erectile difficulties, low sperm count, depression, concentration problems, fatigue and reduced muscle and bone mass, which can lead to cases of osteoporosis in men. Low testosterone levels are easily measured through simple blood work taken by a physician during a routine physical examination.
