Low testosterone is also called male hypogonadism. It is a condition where your testicles don’t produce enough of the male hormone testosterone. Testosterone plays a role in the development of male features. These include muscular strength, facial hair and a deeper voice. Testosterone also contributes to sex drive and the growth of male sex organs.
Testosterone naturally decreases with age. But, low testosterone can impact males at any point. This condition can also impact males who have:
- Chronic medical conditions
- HIV/AIDS
- Obesity
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Poorly managed Type 2 diabetes
Symptoms of Low Testosterone
Low testosterone affects everyone differently. Specific symptoms linked to this condition include:
- Decreased endurance/energy
- Depression
- Fatigue
- Loss of body hair
- Loss of lean muscle mass
- Low sperm count
- Overweight or obesity
- Poor erection quality
- Reduced sex drive
- Shrinking testicles
- Thinning beard hair