DO YOU THINK YOU HaVE LOW TESTOSTERONE LEVELS?
Testosterone is the male hormone that is responsible for developing the testes during puberty. It contributes to male attributes such as facial hair and a deepened voice, while affecting a man’s libido and even his mood.
Symptoms of Low testosterone (low t)
As law enforcement officers, you know first hand how a grueling schedule can be extremely tiring. It’s no surprise that working 12 hour shifts, overnight or over time several days in a row can leave you feeling exhausted. Nothing a good night’s sleep can fix, right? Well, what happens when you’ve slept more than enough and still feel tired?
Chronic fatigue can be debilitating. For law enforcement officers, this is dangerous. When you have no energy, you can’t think, you have a hard time functioning, and as an officer, you need to be fresh to keep your community safe and keep yourself safe.
When Exhaustion can mean something else.
Testosterone is the male hormone that is responsible for developing the testes during puberty. It contributes to male attributes such as facial hair and a deepened voice, while affecting a man’s libido and even his mood.
Symptoms of Low testosterone (low t)
When someone suffers from chronic fatigue, they typically can only think about when you’ll be able to sleep again. Between overtime and your regular shifts, this can feel like you will never get to sleep again; and when you finally sleep, you still feel tired! But what if something else is causing this extreme fatigue?
When it comes to sleep, it’s not just about quantity, it’s also about quality. The number one symptom among our patients with low testosterone is fatigue. There are several other symptoms that may come along with Low T. They are:
- Brain Fog
- Restless Sleep
- Diminished sexual desire
- Clinical depression
- Less energy
- Loss of bone density which will appear as a loss of height
- Weaker erections
- Decreased strength due to depleted muscle mass
- Obesity, type 2 diabetes, or problems with the thyroid
- Less semen during ejaculation
- Testicle shrinkage or numbness in the testicles
- Erectile dysfunction
CAUSES OF LOW TESTOSTERONE (LOW T)
Among the known causes of low testosterone, medical experts have defined three main factors. They believe the condition originates either in the testes, pituitary gland, or the hypothalamus of the brain.
Low testosterone in relation to the testes can occur due to a number of reasons:
- Undescended testicles
- Injury to the testicles
- Cancer therapy in response to testicular cancer
- Aging
- Contracting the mumps in puberty or adulthood which leads to inflammation of the testes
- Genetic conditions such as a chromosome abnormality
When low testosterone is a result of a condition in the pituitary gland or hypothalamus, doctors may seek out one of the following:
- Damage to the pituitary gland caused by a tumor
- A malformed hypothalamus
- A decrease in blood flow to the pituitary gland or hypothalamus
- The existence of the HIV or AIDS virus because either one may inflame the pituitary gland or hypothalamus
We may also ask if you’ve used anabolic steroids or have been battling with obesity, because both factors can interfere with the body’s natural production of testosterone.
LOW TESTOSTERONE And belly fat
Did you know there is a strong correlation between low testosterone and belly fat? As men age their testosterone levels tend to decrease and at the same time are likely to gain more belly fat. As if the loss of testosterone and fat gain cycle weren’t bad enough, body fat has an enzyme called aromatase, which converts testosterone into estrogens. When someone has higher estrogen levels in their body, their hormonal system tells the body to slow down its production of testosterone. Less testosterone tends to mean more belly fat. It’s common for men to lose testosterone as they age, however weight gain can accelerate the process. Staying active and eating healthy can help men avoid the annoying habit of developing the infamous “pot belly.”
LOW T testing and treatment
The first test your doctor will perform a blood screening to determine where your testosterone levels are at. In some cases they may be already be dangerously low before any of the more serious symptoms have become apparent. Whether your symptoms have begun to impair your quality of life or not, we always recommend that you pursue some type of treatment plan. Ignoring low testosterone can lead to more serious conditions over time such as a weakening of bone and muscle mass. At Advanced Anti-Aging, we offer a comprehensive treatment plan for men who are ready to feel their best once again! Through monthly testosterone replacement therapy programs and guidance on diet and exercise, your experience at Advanced is highly personalized just for you. Contact us today if you are ready to feel just as good as you did in your twenties!
Feel like you again!
To get started with testosterone replacement therapy, call (973) 998-7770.
Erectile dysfunction testing
Diagnosing the cause of erectile dysfunction involves a blood or urine test to seek evidence of low testosterone and other physical factors. Your doctor will also inspect your reproductive organs to seek out any problems related to blood flow or nerve functions. The tests could be done visually or with the use of ultrasound technology.
We may also recommend an overnight erection test. While sleeping, a man may experience multiple erections without realizing it. If an erection occurs during this test it would further distinguish whether the problem is caused by a physical condition or an emotional one.
Treatment for erectile dysfunction
If it is determined that your condition is the result of low testosterone, a doctor will likely recommend BHRT, or bio-identical hormone replacement. This safe, cutting-edge treatment uses testosterone that’s chemically identical to that your body produces naturally.
Other treatments for erectile dysfunction include:
- Lifestyle changes
- Prescription medications
- Therapy
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