Symptoms, Causes, Treatments
Having low testosterone can diminish sex drive, energy, motivation, as well as having other harmful effects. Normal testosterone levels range from 300 to 1,000 ng/dL (nanograms per deciliter). Anything below those levels and you may start to experience symptoms related to low testosterone. Low testosterone treatment can be administered to boost levels to a normal range and can have a great effect on reducing those symptoms.
Testosterone levels vary by age. For example, a testosterone level of 380 ng/dL in a 25-year-old male would put him in the bottom 5% of his age group. An 80-year-old man with the same level of 380 ng/dL would be in the top 5%. A downturn in the circulation of testosterone as age increases is normal, but for certain individuals, these symptoms related to this downturn in testosterone can be extreme.
The most common treatments for low testosterone include the use of a patch or gel on the skin, injection therapy or consumable testosterone pellets. Like many hormone therapies, the changes caused by these low testosterone treatments are slow to take hold, and will typically show results between 2-3 months. Although there are some risks involved, the benefits of this therapy far exceed any risks. If you are suffering from fatigue, a lack of sexual drive or decreased motivation, don’t be embarrassed. Call Discover Optimal Healthcare and receive a low T consultation. This is the first step in reinvigorating your life.
