Testosterone Deficiency: Symptoms and Diagnoses
Testosterone is the predominant male sex hormone and an anabolic steroid. It is an essential hormone in men and women
In male humans, testosterone plays a key role in the development of male reproductive tissues such as testes and prostate, as well as promoting secondary sexual characteristics such as increased muscle and bone mass, and the growth of body hair.
As men age, testosterone levels start declining. The average age at which testosterone starts declining is around age 30. As the levels decline in men and women symptoms of testosterone deficiency otherwise called Andropause.
In men and Female Androgen Deficiency Syndrome (FADS) starts appearing
In men the symptoms are as follows
- Fatigue
- Depression
- Irritability (grumpy old man syndrome)
- Reduced libido and erectile function
- Decreased sexual desire and decreased fantasies
- Decreased morning erections
- Decreased firmness of erection
- Long recovery time between orgasms
- Loss of drive and competitive edge
- Stiffness and pain in muscled & joints
- Decreased effectiveness of exercise workouts
In women the symptoms of FADS
- Impaired sexual function
- Loss of libido
- Loss of well being
- Decreased muscle mass & strength and lower bone density
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Lack of self confidence
- An imbalanced feeling
- Memory loss
- Abdominal fat and weight gain
How to Diagnose Andropause/FADS
Lab tests :
- Total Testosterone/Free Testosterone/SHBG
- LH, FSH levels
Symptoms of low testosterone coupled with Low T levels usually is enough to make the diagnoses.
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AUTHOR
Dr. Anteneh Roba
