Contents:
- Medical Video: Naturally Increasing Testosterone
- At what age do testosterone levels in men begin to decline?
- What are the symptoms if a man's testosterone level is too low?
- 1. Low sex drive
- 2. Difficulty maintaining an erection
- 3. Too little semen volume
- 4. It's easier to get tired
- 5. The amount of hair in the body decreases
- 6. Increased body fat
- 7. Loss of muscle mass
- 8. Decreased bone mass
- 9. Mood disorders
Medical Video: Naturally Increasing Testosterone
Testosterone is a hormone that is very important for men. This hormone is not only needed by the reproductive organs, but also by various organs that make up the body. Testosterone levels will experience changes in each phase of a person's life, and tend to decrease with age. But in fact testosterone levels that are too low can occur too quickly, so a man already has low testosterone levels even though he is still young.
At what age do testosterone levels in men begin to decline?
Testosterone is produced by the gonadal glands in the testicles. The level of testosterone produced by the gland experiences a peak when a man enters late adolescence, or is around 18 years old. Then, testosterone continues to cause physical changes and an increase in libido to enter early adulthood.
After the age of 30 years, men will experience a decrease in testosterone levels regularly, but should not cause significant physical changes or decreased libido. But if this happens, it is most likely caused by low testosterone levels.
What are the symptoms if a man's testosterone level is too low?
Here are some signs men experience when their testosterone levels are too low:
1. Low sex drive
Testosterone has a major role in regulating sex drive (libido) in humans, in addition to other hormonal factors and changes in one's mood. Low sex drive due to testosterone levels that are too low, characterized by spontaneous erections that occur less frequently. This includes erection during night sleep and erection in the morning.
2. Difficulty maintaining an erection
Impotence is a common problem when a man's body does not produce enough testosterone. This is because testosterone levels are not enough to stimulate the brain, to produce molecules that trigger and maintain an erection. However, erectile dysfunction can also be triggered by other health problems such as chronic diseases.
3. Too little semen volume
Semen is a liquid that is released along with sperm cells when a man ejaculates. The fluid plays a role in helping sperm swim to fertilize the egg. The more testosterone levels a man has, the more semen he produces. That is why too low testosterone levels can be known from how much semen is produced when a man ejaculates.
4. It's easier to get tired
Testosterone plays an important role in producing and regulating the body's energy. The low level of testosterone is usually characterized by a feeling of weakness more than usual even though the rest of the night's sleep is sufficient, and a sense of lack of motivation for physical activity.
5. The amount of hair in the body decreases
Stimulating hair growth is one of the roles of the testosterone hormone. Baldness in head hair does not always mean low testosterone in men because it is a natural symptom of aging. However, if the hair is reduced is the hair on other parts of the body other than the head, this can be a strong sign if a man has too low testosterone levels.
6. Increased body fat
This is characterized by rapid weight gain and accumulation of fat around the abdomen. Men who experience too low testosterone levels may also be aware of an increase in fat in the chest which causes breast enlargement (gynecomastia).
7. Loss of muscle mass
Testosterone plays an important role in stimulating muscle growth and density. Symptoms of loss of muscle mass due to testosterone levels that are too low are usually characterized by the size of the circumference of the upper arm and the size of the foot that becomes smaller. The ability to lift weights is also reduced. This can especially be seen if the muscles in the hands and feet are formed by weight training.
In addition, without enough testosterone levels, building muscles back will be more difficult even though you have exercised.
8. Decreased bone mass
The formation of new bone cells in men also requires adequate testosterone. So, when a man has low testosterone levels, the bone layer becomes thinner and can lead to osteoporosis. A man who experiences a decrease in testosterone levels at adulthood is more at risk of developing fractures into old age.
9. Mood disorders
Testosterone is also an important hormone that affects the brain to regulate one's emotions. However, this can also be triggered by the accumulation of symptoms that make a man uncomfortable with his condition. Feelings of depression due to testosterone that is too low can arise when men feel powerless and cannot think clearly.
