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What are the symptoms of low testosterone? – Norton Healthcare

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Testosterone is a hormone produced by testicles in people assigned male at birth. Testosterone can affect many aspects of life, including appearance, sexual development and sex drive (libido). It also helps build bone and muscle mass. A small amount of testosterone is also produced in people assigned female at birth, however this article focuses on low testosterone in males.

Although low testosterone can affect anyone with testicles at any age, low testosterone is more common as people age. Its important to know that it is natural for testosterone production typically to decrease with age. The Endocrine Society considers low blood testosterone to be a morning level of less than 300 nanograms per deciliter in adults. Testosterone levels vary throughout the day, so testing these levels at 8 a.m. is very important.

The symptoms of low testosterone, also known as low T or male hypogonadism, vary based on age and other factors, said Lisal J. Folsom, M.D., adult and pediatric endocrinologist with Norton Community Medical Associates Endocrinology and Norton Childrens Endocrinology, affiliated with University of Louisville School of Medicine. Sometimes when people have symptoms that may signal low testosterone, testing shows normal testosterone levels. That suggests the symptoms are related to something else entirely.

Norton Community Medical Associates Endocrinology offers care for low testosterone at five locations within Greater Louisville. Our fellowship-trained and board-certified endocrinologists provide a comprehensive and inclusive approach.

Testosterone replacement therapy is considered when testosterone is truly low, Dr. Folsom said. Before beginning treatment its very important to have a thorough evaluation, as many symptoms of low testosterone can overlap with other causes, and treatment with any medication can have risks as well as benefits.

If your health care provider recommends testosterone replacement therapy, there are several treatment options, including:

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