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Low Testosterone in Male

About

Male hypogonadism is a condition in which the body doesn't produce enough testosterone.

Fact-
1 over 4 men over 30 has low testosterone level. (1)
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging often required
- Can happen only to men
- Can be both, acute and chronic

About the symptom

Hypogonadism can begin during fetal development, before puberty or during adulthood. Signs and symptoms depend on when the condition develops. Erectile dysfunction
Infertility, Decrease in beard and body hair growth, Decrease in muscle mass, Development of breast tissue (gynecomastia), Loss of bone mass (osteoporosis), Fatigue, Decreased sex drive, Difficulty concentrating, Hot flashes, Diminished or lack of beard and body hair, Impaired penis and testicle growth, Unproportional growth, usually increased length of arms and legs compared with the trunk, and Enlarged male breasts (gynecomastia).
Ages affected -
It could be by birth or can happen to males above 19.

Symptoms:

Self-diagnosable
It requires a medical diagnosis like hormone testing, semen analysis, imaging, testicular biopsy, etc.

People may experience
One might experience one or more of the said symptoms.

Treatment

Self Care:
Reduce stress, give it some time to adjust, make healthy lifestyle and dietary changes and try to understand the reason behind it.

Medications:
Hormone replacement, TRT therapy, and Assisted reproduction are a said way out. Any medication taken should be under medical supervision only.

Specialists: For other kinds, consult a physician or a gynecologist. Mfine is here to help you with different areas of health issues, come on board for a holistic treatment program.