Testosterone Deficiency Syndrome, or Hypogonadism, is a condition in which a man’s body does not produce sufficient testosterone. This condition generally affects older men, but younger patients can also be affected for a variety of reasons.

TESTOSTERONE FACTS.

‣ Testosterone regulates a number of processes in the male body including sex drive, bone mass, fat distribution, muscle size and strength and red blood cell production.
‣ Without adequate amounts of testosterone, men become infertile.
‣ Testosterone levels naturally decrease as a man ages.
‣ The brain and pituitary gland control testosterone levels.

SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH A TESTOSTERONE DEFICIENCY.

‣ Reduced sex drive
‣ Erectile dysfunction
‣ Low sperm count
‣ Difficulty concentration
‣ Increased body fat
‣ Loss of lean muscle mass
‣ Loss of bone density
‣ Depression
‣ Poor work performance

REFERENCES

1. University of Rochester Medical Center Staff. Testosterone Deficiency Syndrome (Hypogonadism). University of Rochester Medical Center.

2. MacGill, Markus medically reviewed by Daniel Murrell, MD. (2019, February 6). Why do we need testosterone. Medical News Today.