Question 1

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 2

how low is too low testosterone?

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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 3

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 4

how common is low testosterone in men?

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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 5

what causes low testosterone in adults?

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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.

Question 6

can you tell me about low testosterone?

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See brief note: What do you want to know ?Testosterone is a major impotant hormone in the body of 
men ; women.
Low levels can cause various symptoms
specially in men.Iolw testosterone cause anemia, lack of energy, stamina , low desire etc etc...................

Question 7

what are some options for low testosterone?

Accepted Answer

Replacement, nothing: There is no testosterone pill. The main ways that it is administered is through the skin via gels or patches, or under the skin in a shot form or surgically implanted "pellets". There are advantages and disadvantages to each of these, and to testosterone replacement in general, which is not right for everyone, even if they have low t.

Question 8

what is the consequence of low testosterone?

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Low libido & energy: Hypogonadism or male menopause can lead to decreased libido, low overall energy levels and fatigue, mood disorders including depression, and cognitive deficits including memory issues, all of which can be multifactorial in a particular patient.  Correcting the deficiency on an ongoing basis can improve all of the above issues or selectively improve the consequences.

Question 9

how to deal with low testosterone at age 19?

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Sleep Deprivation: Besides aging, the two most common causes i see of secondary hypogonadism are sleep deprivation and vegetarianism.  Avoid processed foods, sugars, and grains. So, get a good night's sleep and eat meat. In the meantime, HCG or Clomiphene citrate may be indicated.

Question 10

what medication is used for low testosterone?

Accepted Answer

Low Testosterone: Anything you do needs to be done w/doctor guidance.  Please see him/her.  You will be lab tested and perhaps given testosterone cream or T in another form.  Peace and good health.

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