Impact of Low Testosterone

When there is less testosterone available to do its work, the response of the organs targeted by the testosterone decreases, bringing about many changes.

There is a great difference in testosterone levels among healthy men so not all will experience the same changes to the same extent. But typical responses to low available testosterone levels include:

The psychological and emotional changes can also include a loss of drive at play and at work; questioning ones values, accomplishments, goals and directions in life, increased negativity, and loss of focus and concentration.

The physical changes can also include loss of strength; loss of energy (tired all the time, falling asleep in front of the TV); stiffness and aching of muscles and joints.

A large body of data has now been collected indicating a direct connection between the variety of symptoms we have described and male hormone imbalance.  While life's stresses can often have a part to play in these physical and emotional changes, they are no longer accepted as the sole cause. In other words, the signs and symptoms of the male menopause need not be accepted as inevitable parts of the aging process.

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