Lower Testosterones
Testosterones may be the most notorious of hormones. It conjures up thoughts of muscles and masculinity. In fact, testosterone does fuel sex drive and muscle and mass, but it also regulates mood and bone strength. When a man's level falls below normal, a doctor may prescribe shots, gels, and patches.
Aging
A slow drop in testosterone is a normal part of aging, sometimes called called "andropause" , or "male menopause". For many men, this doesn't cause any significant or symptoms. Others may notice a decline in muscle mass, or sex drive.
Lower Testosterone and The Body.
Some visible changes are:
* Smaller, softer testicles
*Larger breasts
*Thinner muscles (happens slowly)
*Loss of body ( also happens over long periods)
Lower Testosterones Affect Bones
Osteoporosis does not only affect women as they age but can also impact on men. Low testosterone is a common factor. As testosterone levels fall, the bones get thinner, weaker, and more likely to break.
Lower Testosterone and Sex
A drop in testosterone doesn't always interfere with sex, but it can make it more difficult for your brain and body to get aroused. Some men may notice a drop in libido, while others may lose interest in sex completely. Lower testosterone can also make it difficult to get and keep an erection..
Some causes of lower testosterone
*Type 2 Diabetes
*Liver
*Obesity
*Pituitary Glands Problem
*Testicle injuries
*Tumors
Some Treatment:
*Testosterone Replacement Treatment --some studies suggest this can strengthen men's muscles, protect their bones and sex drive, correct erectile dysfunction and improve mood. But the effects can be different from one man to the next.
Credit: WebMD
Aging
A slow drop in testosterone is a normal part of aging, sometimes called called "andropause" , or "male menopause". For many men, this doesn't cause any significant or symptoms. Others may notice a decline in muscle mass, or sex drive.
Lower Testosterone and The Body.
Some visible changes are:
* Smaller, softer testicles
*Larger breasts
*Thinner muscles (happens slowly)
*Loss of body ( also happens over long periods)
Lower Testosterones Affect Bones
Osteoporosis does not only affect women as they age but can also impact on men. Low testosterone is a common factor. As testosterone levels fall, the bones get thinner, weaker, and more likely to break.
Lower Testosterone and Sex
A drop in testosterone doesn't always interfere with sex, but it can make it more difficult for your brain and body to get aroused. Some men may notice a drop in libido, while others may lose interest in sex completely. Lower testosterone can also make it difficult to get and keep an erection..
Some causes of lower testosterone
*Type 2 Diabetes
*Liver
*Obesity
*Pituitary Glands Problem
*Testicle injuries
*Tumors
Some Treatment:
*Testosterone Replacement Treatment --some studies suggest this can strengthen men's muscles, protect their bones and sex drive, correct erectile dysfunction and improve mood. But the effects can be different from one man to the next.
Credit: WebMD