Signs and Symptoms you may have Low Testosterone, the Diagnosis and Clinical Ways to Boost Testosterone

Signs and Symptoms you may have Low Testosterone, the Diagnosis and Clinical Ways to Boost Testosterone

Testosterone is a hormone that puts hair on a man’s chest and is also boost his sex drive. Basically, this is the hormone that makes a man. It is responsible for the penis and testes size, keeping the muscles and bones strong. It deepens his voice and also maintains his interest in sex. However, as a man grows older, the levels of testosterone decreases which happens after the age of 30 years. Low testosterone leads to lack of interest in sex where many men think that it is because they are getting older. Age is not the main reason but rather a decline in testosterone levels is the main reason.

Signs and symptoms you may have low testosterone

1-Low semen volume

Semen is a milky fluid that aids in sperm motility. Testosterone plays a major role in semen production. Therefore, when a man has too much sperms the level of testosterone is high and vice versa.

2- Outlook and resources

You can visit your doctor and be examined the level of testosterone in your body. You may check the level of testosterone through exploring your reproductive system, checking how low testosterone is treated and checking hypogonadism in depth. The three processes should be done by a professional doctor.

3- Low testosterone

You cannot know your testosterone levels without having an examination done. You should visit your doctor and confirm the levels of your testosterone. If they are low then you are sure that is the reason you have less interest in sex.

4- Fatigue and lack of energy

In case you are having enough sleep and still waking up tired you need a testosterone check up. Most men with low testosterone complain of fatigue and lack of energy.

5- Decrease in bone mass

Testosterone helps in the formation and strengthening of your bones. Osteoporosis is thinning of bone mass common in both men and women. Men with low testosterone experience bone loss and are susceptible to bone fractures.

6- Hair loss

Do not take it too light when you notice hair loss. Age is a factor but you also need to have your testosterone levels checked. Men with low testosterone levels experience hair loss on the face and the body. This condition can be treated by a qualified doctor after identifying that the testosterone level is low.

7- Difficulties in achieving an erection

Erectile dysfunction in many men is caused by reduction in testosterone levels. Testosterone has the ability to simulate sex drive. Therefore, when it is low a man cannot achieve an erection.

8- Mood changes

The moment a man realized he cannot satisfy his wife in bed his moods change so fast and he cannot figure out the reason. Low testosterone levels in men, influence physical processes in the body enabling him to be moody from time to time. This also happens to women during menopause whereby due to decrease in estrogen, they tend to be moody too. Therefore, men with low testosterone are said to experience irritability, depression and lack of focus.

9- Low sex drive

A man with low sex testosterone will notice that he do not desire to have sex because testosterone plays a big role in enhancing libido. In case you notice such symptoms make a point to see a doctor and have the levels checked.

The Diagnosis and Clinical Ways to Boost Your Testosterone

Diagnosis

The doctor can start developing a treatment plan after below accurate diagnosis of low testosterone.

• Medical history

The doctor will be in a position to note down your medical history, family’s medical history and the symptoms you are experiencing.  In addition, the doctor may want to know if you have experienced impotence, erectile dysfunction, and how your current sex drive is.

• Blood test to check the levels

The blood test will identify testosterone levels which are usually high in the morning. Therefore, this test is mostly performed in the morning.

• Physical examination

This test involves checking:

• The size of your breasts, testes, penis, and scrotum
• Amount of body hair
• How well you can see (vision)
• Consistency of your testes and scrotum

• MRI or CT scan

This test is done to check whether you may develop a tumor leading to hypogonadism.

• Hormone tests

In case the doctor thinks it is a pituitary abnormality leading to low testosterone, then a hormone test must be done to determine the cause of the problem.

• Genetic studies

This problem can be hereditary. Therefore, a genetic test must be done to determine your DNA.

Ways to Boost Your Testosterone

• Regular exercise
• Minimize stress and cortisol levels
• Get some sun exposure and eat plenty of vitamin D
• Take vitamin and mineral supplements
• Follow healthy lifestyle
• Eat protein, fat, and carbs
• Avoid estrogen-like compounds