06/12/2022
What are the symptoms and causes of low testosterone?
Low testosterone in men can cause many physical symptoms. It can also cause insulin resistance, which can contribute to diabetes. Examples of symptoms caused by low testosterone in men include:
* decreased s*x drive
* erectile dysfunction
* higher percentage of stomach fat
* gynecomastia (development of breast tissue)
* infertility
* lack of body hair
* lack of deepening of the voice
* low muscle mass
* slowed growth of the testicles or p***s
A boy will typically start puberty at around age 10. If this is delayed, low testosterone levels could be the cause. Possible causes of low testosterone in men include:
* chronic health conditions such as diabetes
* damage to the te**es, such as from physical trauma, alcoholism, or viral illnesses
* genetic diseases, including Klinefelter, Kallman, or Prader-Willi syndromes
* hypothalamic disease or tumor
* pituitary disease or tumor
* testicular failure
Symptoms and causes of low testosterone in women
In women, low testosterone can result in:
* decreased s*x drive
* infertility
* irregular or absence of menstrual periods, known as amenorrhea
Low testosterone in women can be caused by:
* long-term use of oral contraceptives
* old age
* ovarian failure or removal of both ovaries
In both genders, low testosterone levels can cause mood changes such as:
* lack of motivation
* depression
* difficulty concentrating
* problems with memory
* insomnia
https://www.healthline.com/health/facts-about-testosterone -t
