Question 1

what can cause a man to have low testosterone? can it be replenished?

Accepted Answer

LOW T EVAL: Low T Evaluation and diagnosis of cause is critical. At 26 it is unusal and needs a through workup exam/labs/testiciular US/ and potentially a brain MRI. You will need regular Monitering of testosterone and PSA levels . Follow up with a through PCP and endocrine consult. Low T can cause symptoms of male menopause =ANDROPAUSE. Including anxiety/depression/insomnia.

Question 2

can low testosterone cause fatigue in a female?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Testosterone levels can effect energy in men but are not well correlated with these effects in women, whose levels are normally much lower.

Question 3

in what ways testosterone levels can be increased in a male ? does low testosterone levels causes enlarged chest in a male?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Low testosteron could cause enlarged breast. First etiology of the low testerone should be identified. Primary etiology could be treated by testosterone replacement and secondary causes are treated by treating the cause. See your internist.

Question 4

can a? very low testosterone cause hot flushes and panic attacks?

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Low T: Yes sudden drop in testosterone can cause hot flashes in men.

Question 5

i am a 42 year male. i tested low in testosterone, will low testosterone cause me to have internal shaking when i sleep?

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Sleep disorder: I don't know exactly what you mean by "internal shaking", but one of the most common causes of low testosterone in men is obstructive sleep apnea.  Patients with osa tend to have overactivity of the sympathetic nervous system during sleep, which can cause to awaken with a shaky feeling.

Question 6

can low testosterone cause rls?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Per the literature, there is currently no obvious link between low testosterone levels and restless legs syndrome (rls). Rls is linked to low peripheral ferritin and Dopamine levels. If you are experiencing symptoms of rls, it is recommended you consult a sleep medicine specialist to evaluate and treat it. Hope that answers your question!

Question 7

does masterbation cause low testosterone??

Accepted Answer

No: People do not gain nor lose testosterone due to masturbation. Masturbating more often won't cause a low-testosterone problem. A lack of masturbation doesn't cause a high-testosterone problem. One's body does not know how many people are engaged in the sexual activity. Whether having sex 6 times a day with 1 other person in the room or no other person present, the body DOES NOT know the difference.

Question 8

what causes low testosterone in a 66 year old male?

Accepted Answer

Common problem: A very common problem I am rapidly learning. A few causes like pituitary tumor s easily DX on lab work. Repercussions come to treat or not treat. Increased risk for fatigue and depression.

Question 9

how can it be that low testosterone causes fatigue?

Accepted Answer

Testosterone: Male hormone helps build muscle, stamina and drive to achieve. Low leves inhibit above and result in fatigue.

Question 10

low testosterone can cause obesity?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Many things lead to obesity, but testosterone is not by any means the main culprit. However, having said that, a obesity in the setting of low testosterone can be improved by normalizing tesosterone levels and obese men tend to have lower testosterone levels because they convert more t to Estrogens in the excess body fat.

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