8 Surprising Side Effects of Low-T and What You Can Do About It

Have you been feeling like your libido has tanked? Do you find yourself feeling more lethargic and forgetful lately? If so, you might be suffering from low testosterone, otherwise known as “low-T.”

Low-T is a deficiency in testosterone, which progresses as men age. It can affect not only your sex drive but also your entire body and how you function on a day-to-day basis. Here are 8 surprising signs that you might be experiencing the effects of low-T:

Little to No Sex Drive – One of the most common signs that you could have low-T is the disappearance of your libido. This lack of sexual desire can lead to other problems including getting and maintaining an erection. Without the proper amount of testosterone, your body is missing a crucial element to help you become aroused.

Less Muscle Mass – When you have enough testosterone, your body is able to create and maintain more muscle mass. On the flipside, when your testosterone levels are low, your body begins breaking down muscle tissue. In the beginning, you may feel that lifting weights at the gym is tougher. As the weeks progress, your body will begin to slowly lose muscle mass.

Weight Gain – As you lose muscle, you will gain fat, particularly around your abdomen and stomach. This visceral fat also forms around your organs and increases your risk for heart disease and diabetes, which can cause a host of additional problems.

Smaller Reproductive Organs – When a steady flow of testosterone isn’t present, the tissues found in your penis, testicles, and scrotum can begin to atrophy. This can result in a smaller penis and shrunken testes.

Negative Mood – While it’s normal to experience the blues when you’re suffering from low-T, you could also be at a higher risk for anxiety and depression. According to research in the Endocrine Journal, 23% of young men who were freshly diagnosed with low-T had met the criteria for depression. This is compared to 5% of young men who have normal levels of testosterone but met the same criteria. The depression and anxiety you may feel can also suppress your body’s ability to produce testosterone, which exacerbates the issue.

Fuzzy Memory – Trouble recalling information occurs frequently in men who suffer from low-T. Along with the amygdala, which plays a part in controlling sexual drive, areas of the brain that are vital for memory and focus like the cerebrum have testosterone receptors. When there isn’t enough testosterone flowing through those receptors, your brain may not be functioning at its best.

Weaker Bones – Your testosterone levels can have a greater impact on your bones than you might think. When you have low-T, your bones’ tissues tend to break down more quickly than your body can repair them, which means that you’re at a higher risk of low bone density, fractures, and osteoporosis.

Risk of Heart Disease – Low-T can also threaten your heart’s health and increase your risk of heart disease. This is because healthy levels of testosterone can help keep blood vessels to the heart open, which allows blood to flow more freely throughout your body.

If you think you’re suffering from low-T, don’t worry. The Edge For Men can help you improve or reverse your symptoms with testosterone therapy! During your initial consultation, Richard Moore, M.D. will listen to your concerns, take a full medical history, and review your lab studies. Based on this information, he will create a customized treatment plan to help you restore your hormonal balance and optimize your sexual wellbeing.

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