Testosterone is not only the most important male hormone produced in a man’s body but it’s also responsible for many different functions, such as sperm production, sex drive, muscle/bone mass.
When a man has low testosterone (commonly known as low T), a series of symptoms can occur. Researchers are also saying that male testosterone declines with age, at a rate of 1% per year after the age of 30. With low T, testosterone levels fall below the norm, which are 300 nanograms per deciliter.
At a certain age, women can experience a very sudden decrease in estrogen, while men experience a very slow and gradual decrease in testosterone, and if it decreases more than it should, men can experience a wide range of problems, including a decreased desire for sex, erectile dysfunction, low semen, and hair loss.
Although many of signs of low testosterone are often mistaken as a normal part of aging, men with low T experience a big drop in their desire to have sex, which is obviously noticed by both partners. Low testosterone also makes it difficult for men to have an orgasm.
Since testosterone is responsible for increasing a man’s sex drive, it also helps him achieve an erection. Testosterone by itself doesn’t necessarily help a man get an erection; however, it does help produce nitric oxide, which is a chemical that assists in achieving one.
Testosterone also plays an important role in the production of semen, and as a result, men with low testosterone will notice a sharp decline in semen production. Men with low T also ejaculate much less sperm as well.
Men with low T may also experience facial and body hair loss.
Men with low T often experience fatigue and a general lack of energy. If you feel tired all the time (even when you get enough sleep), and find it difficult to maintain your energy levels, you could have a case of low testosterone, and it’s a good idea to go see your doctor.
As with any other disease or illness, you’ll need to see your doctor if you feel like you have a case of low T. He or she can perform a series of tests to help determine whether or not your testosterone level is appropriate for your particular age. Your doctor may also examine your muscle mass, body hair, and sexual organs.