Thursday, March 17, 2011

Low Testosterone

Do you know if you have low testosterone? If you do, is it affecting your health?

Low testosterone is a normal condition that many men will face with differing degrees and levels of testosterone drop. Testosterone is a steroidal hormone that is present in both men and women, although a minimum amount for females. The steroid hormone testosterone performs two key functions in the body. First it is necessary for the formation and maintainence of the male sex organs. It also provides for other characteristics such as hair growth and voice levels.

Second, due to its androgenic steroid relation, it helps to facilitate muscle growth and bone development. While testosterone levels are present in both males and females, the average male will have up to ten times the amount of testosterone levels as the average female. Testosterone levels can affect the entire body and many different tissue groups and organs. Low levels and high levels can also affect mood swings and aggression.

Low Testosterone Levels in Men

What is low testosterone? It is when, on average, a male has less than 300 nanograms per deciliter of blood. Why does it drop? The aging process is natural, so is having your levels drop. As we age the natural level of this anabolic steroid drops in our bodies and affects our mood swings, sex drive, energy levels, and general outlook on life. Some doctors' estimates put the loss at 1% to 2% percent each year after age 40. If you think your levels are low or lower than they should be, it may be a good idea to your doctor or physician in order to assess your symptoms and test your actual levels. Your doctor can discuss replacement options and treatments if they are necessary.

Some types of replacement therapies can include a daily skin gel or patch to help supplement or replace the natural drop of this steroid in our bodies.

Resources:
• low testosterone symptoms, health effects and testosterone replacement
men.webmd.com/features/low-testosterone-explained-how-do-you-know-when-levels-are-too-low
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Testosterone        

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