Testosterone is one type of steroid hormones that is
naturally produced in the body. It is a hormone found in mammals, reptiles,
birds and other vertebrates. The hormone is secreted by the testicles in male
mammals and ovaries in females. It is the main sex hormone in males.
You generally have high levels of testosterone than
females as a man, about 7-8 times more. The hormone is responsible for
development of different male reproductive tissues including the testis,
prostate gland, body muscles, growth of body hair and bone mass. It also plays
a big role in preventing osteoporosis. Your body as a man also needs sufficient
levels of testosterone for normal development of sperms, for regulating your cognitive
and physical energy. Interestingly, while your testosterone levels decrease
when you fall in love, when women falls
in love it will help her to boost testosterone level.
Apart from falling in love, you may also suffer Low
T because of such other factors as fatherhood, marriage and aging among other
factors. Low testosterone (Low T) levels in males can cause serious problems in
a sexual relationship. Low testosterone level presents several symptoms
including:
Low libido – This is when you do not have interest
in sex. Your sex drive literally vanishes, meaning that your partner has to
contend with sexual desire for an unknown period, which in itself can lead to
serious relationship problems.
Erectile Dysfunction – Apart from other causative
factors, Low T is one of the main causes of erectile dysfunction (ED). ED is in
most cases characterized by weak penile erection, difficulty in attaining an
erection or lack of any erection at all. Similarly, ED can manifest itself in
form of premature ejaculation in which case you attain orgasm even before you
engage in sexual intercourse. Like with low libido, having ED causes serious
relationship problems because your partner will always remain sexually
unsatisfied.
Body fatigue – One major role that testosterone
plays in the body is in building body muscles and other processes, allowing
your body to have the necessary energy for everyday tasks. Low T therefore
means weak body muscles and reduced processes. Leading to low energy levels,
which makes your whole body feel weak all the time.
Depression – The fact that you experience any or all
of the above symptoms will make you feel not man enough. You will tend to
withdraw to be alone most of the time, which will lead to emotional stress and
depression.
Osteoporosis – Your body requires adequate level of testosterone for development of bones. Low T therefore leads to reduction of
bone density, which in itself causes other serious bone-related health
problems. Your bones become brittle to a point that bone breakages become common
occurrence.
The above are just some of the signs and symptoms
associated with Low T. Low testosterone levels cannot be diagnosed through
physical examination. This is because the same signs and symptoms can be
presented by other diseases/health conditions. Diagnosis of Low T levels can
only be undertaken by a doctor, where simple blood test is all a doctor needs
to perform for proper diagnosis.
