Please share an interesting fact about dealing with low testosterone.

My: My research in the journal of nutrition shows that 100mg of zinc and 100mg dhea increase testo!

Obesity: Obesity increases the conversion of testosterone to estrogen, which can lead to low testosterone.

Ignore: Low testosterone can cause fatigue and depression and is a risk factor for osteoporosis.

Ignore: Men with low testosterone often experience improvement in depression after replacement therapy.

Ignore: T levels should be checked early in the morning (6-8AM) when T normally peaks in bloodstream.

Ignore: Treatable with HRT. Get a urology evaluation.

Ignore: Men with low testosterone often have emotional issues like irritability, depression, no sex drive.

Ignore: To confirm low testosterone, there is no substitute for a lab test of your free & total testosterone.

Ignore: Don't be shy to discuss your concerns with your doctor.

Ignore: Be aware of the risks of treatment. Try exercise and weight loss first.

Ignore: Most men will have a good responce to receiving T, start with IM injection.

Ignore: Testosterone injections can dramatically reduce your sperm count!

Ignore: You probably need to see your doctor to carefully evaluate your issues and plan management.

Ignore: Testosterone levels vary throughout the day. Get a morning level done to verify low levels.

Ignore: CNS-effecting drugs notably opioides can induce hypothalamic dysfunction leading to low testosterone.

Ignore: Testosterone replaced orally can cause liver damage. It is given transdermally, IM,or sub-q pellets.

Obstructive: Obstructive sleep apnea may be an important contributor to low testosterone.

Testosterone: Testosterone treatment does not improve erections in men with normal testosterone levels.

Testosterone: Testosterone doesn't help men with low testosterone levels if erectile dysfunction is only symptom.

Testosterone: Testosterone treatment can cause acne, enlarged prostate, and fluid retention.

Testosterone: Testosterone can increase red blood cells, which can lead to heart disease.

Testosterone: Testosterone treatment can be a costly. Options are injection, gel, or a patch applied to the skin.

Skin: Skin gel—the most popular form of treatment— can cost from $250 to more than $500 a month.

Symptoms: Symptoms of low testosterone can include less of a sex drive, loss of body hair, breast growth.

Ignore: Most common cause of low testosterone in middle age men is obesity.