Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

weight gain cause low testosterone?

Accepted Answer

Estrogen: Yes. Of course. Fat cells make excess estrogens. Estrogens block testosterone production.

Question 8

do fentanyl patches cause low testosterone?

Accepted Answer

No: Check with urologist or endocrinologist  why your testosterone levels are low and get treatment if appropriate.

Question 9

can low testosterone cause excessive hunger?

Accepted Answer

Doubtful: Low testosterone is associated w/loss of sex drive & libido, plus erectile dysfunction as well as gain in fat, loss of muscle, depression, anxiety, loss of cognitive function & more.  Low t is not typically associated w/excess hunger although poorly controlled diabetes might lead to hunger.

Question 10

can low testosterone levels cause loss of smell?

Accepted Answer

No: No. If you have Kallman syndrome, you can have both loss of smell and low testosterone but low testosterone does not cause loss of smell

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