Symptoms and Risks of Hormone Deficiency
Low testosterone levels can cause concerning symptoms like low energy, reduced muscle mass, weight gain, and emotional changes. If left untreated, chronically low testosterone may increase risks for various health conditions:
- Erectile dysfunction - trouble achieving or maintaining an erection
- Infertility - low sperm count or quality
- Depression, anxiety, irritability
- Loss of strength and lean body mass
- Increased body fat, obesity
- Cardiovascular disease
- Osteoporosis - bone mineral density loss
- Diabetes
Monitoring levels through blood tests can detect a deficiency early, allowing prompt treatment to relieve symptoms and lower associated risks.