Question 1

could you tell me about low testosterone in young men?

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It depends how low: Testosterone in a young man of below 200 ng/dl would be low enough to consider taking testosterone by injection or through the skin but with higher testosterone leves treatment would not be beneficial.

Question 2

what are the signs and symptoms of low testosterone in young men?

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Many symptoms/signs: Asthenia, decreased "energy", loss of libido, depression, erectile dysfunction, weight gain, poor muscle mass, difficulty in maintaining/increasing muscle mass, lack (failure to develop) a normal male hair distribution, decreased facial hair, .......... But many of these things overlap with other conditions.
See your doctor; it's easily tested......

Question 3

what are symptoms of low testosterone? primarily in younger men around my age. (20?

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: By UPTODATE:  "Young adults who have not yet completed puberty appear younger than their chronologic age. They may also present with small genitalia, difficulty gaining muscle mass in spite of vigorous exercise, lack of a beard, and failure of the voice to deepen."

Question 4

i am suffering very low testosterone at very younger age.i want to boost it naturally.how much time eventually will it take to get higher t?

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Specialist: U need an evaluation to figure out why t is so low. Exercise and good diet are ways to naturally boost t but you may need more help.

Question 5

can low testosterone level s be increased in young men of age around 20 or medicines are to be taken throughout life? will i be normal again ever?

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Levels: It is important that testosterone levels be assessed on 2 separate occasions early in the morning.  Treatment will depend on those levels.  Testosterone replacement is not without its risks, with fertility being a serious concern in a young man.  A visit with a doctor familiar with trt and male fertility is recommended.

Question 6

causes of low testosterone?

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Pituitary or testes?: In general, persistent low testosterone (not transient from acute sickness) is due to dysfunction in pituitary ("master gland"), or testes glands. Checking pituitary hormones (prolactin, lh, fsh) can distinguish between the two categories, and can determine whether brain scanning is needed. Illness and narcotic drugs will alter pituitary function, while alcohol injures the testes to cause low t.

Question 7

how low is too low testosterone?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Most testosterone replacement is suggested at 300-350 due to an overall increase in mortality in men when its this low.  Some physicians will still may not treat it and others will.  Age managment physicians believe in optimization of hormone so aim for higher levels.  Speak with your physician about your symptoms to help them understand what you need.

Question 8

how to deal with low testosterone?

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Find cause first: 1st things 1st. Low testosterone is just a number. We treat people, not numbers. So repeat your test before going any further. Needs to be checked at least twice in early morning for accuracy. If no symptoms, just monitor (shouldn't even have checked!). If symptoms (lots of disagreement as to just what constitutes hypogonadism), need complete eval eg pituitary adenoma, hemochromatosis, etc.

Question 9

how common is low testosterone in men?

Accepted Answer

Depends upon age: As we age, we tend to produce less & less testosterone. So the frequency of low testosterone increases w/age. However, the number isn't as important as how you feel. I wouldn't recommend checking levels just to prove a point. Rather i would consider checking if you were complaining of hypogonadal symptoms. Likewise, my goal would be your clinical improvement, not just a number.

Question 10

what causes low testosterone in adults?

Accepted Answer

Age: Low hormones comes from aging.  The degenerative process starts at 30 when everyone loses about 1-3% of hormones per year.  This can be expedited by poor lifestyle: too much drinking, drugs/pain pills, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, chronic diseases, trauma and poor diet.  Change your lifestyle to improve your health.

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