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Apr 17

How To Increase Testosterone Forbes Health – Forbes

There are a few different reasons why a male may have low testosterone levels. Testosterone levels can decline with age, dropping about 1% per year after age 30. Some conditions can contribute to low testosterone too, according to Dr. Eisenberg, including an injury to the testicles or loss of a testicle, diabetes or obesity.

Some medications, specifically opioids, can also lower testosterone levels, he says, adding also, abusing steroids can cause the body to stop producing adequate levels of testosterone. And sometimes, males bodies simply do not produce enough testosterone.

There are some tell-tale signs that ones testosterone levels may be low. Someone with low testosterone may experience a decrease in energy, low sex drive and may experience erectile dysfunction, says Dr. Honig. However, he adds, the only way to know for sure if your testosterone levels are low is to see your doctor for a blood test.

Testosterone is highest in the morning, so typically the blood test is done early morning, explains Dr. Honig. If the blood test indicates low testosterone, the next step is working with your doctor to find out why. We want to figure out if its because the testicles arent producing as much as they used to or if its related to the brain, he says, adding that low testosterone could be a result of low levels of luteinizing hormone, which is produced by the pituitary gland in the brain. Further blood tests, an MRI and CAT scan can all be secondary steps to pinpointing why testosterone is low, he says.

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