How do I know if my testosterone levels are low?

Specific Signs/Symptoms of Testosterone Deficiency (TD)

1. Reduced sex drive.
2. Reduced erectile function.
3. Loss of body hair.
4. Less beard growth.
5. Loss of lean muscle mass.
6. Feeling very tired all the time (fatigue)
7. Obesity (being overweight)
8. Symptoms of depression.

Can low testosterone happen at any age?

While low testosterone is more common in older men, it can occur in younger men as well. Fortunately, all of the causes of low testosterone in young men are treatable, so if you experience such symptoms at any age, there’s no reason to ignore it.

Can you start testosterone at 14?

Doctors can prescribe estrogen or testosterone at gradually higher amounts to mimic the puberty of the female or male gender. The Endocrine Society recommends that kids start taking these hormones around age 16, but doctors will start them as early as 13 or 14.

Is low testosterone bad?

A lack of testosterone can sometimes have long-term, serious effects on the body. In men with very low levels, the bones can become weak, potentially causing a condition called osteoporosis. Osteoporosis makes people considerably more prone to injury.

Can I start testosterone at 16?

Why do young men have low testosterone?

Low testosterone in young men is usually the result of a genetic condition, radiation or chemotherapy, trauma to the testicles or tumors of the pituitary gland. Some medications, such as narcotic pain medications, cortisone and steroids, can also cause low testosterone.

What are the dangers of high testosterone levels?

Hyperandrogenism , especially high levels of testosterone, can cause serious adverse effects on women’s bodies if left untreated. High testosterone levels have been seen to be associated with obesity, hypertension, amenorrhea (cessation of menstrual cycles), and ovulatory dysfunction, which can lead to infertility.

What causes low testosterone levels?

Hypogonadism is also known as Low Testosterone and can be caused by certain medical conditions. It occurs when a man’s testosterone levels fall below the normal range. There could be a signaling problem between your brain and testes that is causing the production of testosterone to drop too low.

What is the optimum level of testosterone?

Optimal testosterone levels mean restoring the Testosterone levels to the top 25% of “normal” range. If the normal range is something like 300-1100 ng/dL, optimal level would mean 800- 1100 ng/dL.