What Causes Low Testosterone in Young Men

 

When testosterone levels are lower than they should be, it is referred to as hypogonadism. It is a medical condition where the reproductive glands do not produce the adequate amount of hormones. For men these glands are the testes and for women, it’s ovaries.

As men grow older, the amount of testosterone in their body begins to decline. This is a totally normal part of the aging process. This can be managed with the help of trusted doctors.

However younger men who are not yet thirty can also experience low testosterone. 

What Are The Symptoms of Low Testosterone?

Symptoms of low testosterone and include the following:

§ Low libido

§ Erectile dysfunction

§ Short temper

§ Heightened insecurities

§ Depression

§ Memory loss

§ Decreased attention span

§ Fatigue

§ Loss in muscle mass and strength

Causes of Prematurely Decreased Testosterone

Normally, the decline starts at or after the age of thirty and continues at a rate of about 1% per year) until the end of life. Potentially low testosterone can be caused by many things, including the following:

Conditions That Start From Birth

Sometimes the conditions leading to Testosterone Deficiency (TD) set in during the stages of fetal development. Such babies are born with conditions like:

§ Klinefelter syndrome

§ Noonan syndrome

Children born this way will experience symptoms as well as possible physical irregularities early on. This may include:

§ Female genitals instead of, or along with male genitals

§ Genitals that are not male nor clearly female (ambiguous genitals)

§ Underdeveloped genitals

Injury or Infection

A trauma close to the genital area or even around the head or neck can affect hormone production. Either by obstructing blood flow briefly, or by damaging the testes. A head injury can have an effect on brain function, leading to improperly regulated hormone production.

Both of these can also lead to infection which, depending on seriousness, may also impact genital function.

 

Autoimmune Diseases

These are diseases that cause the body's immune system to mistakenly attack normal cells. They include HIV/AIDS, lupus, and type 1 diabetes mellitus. Patients of an autoimmune disease will certainly experience a number of symptoms other than low testosterone.

Neurological Problems

Along with injury, brain-related issues that affect hormone production are:

§ Tumors or diseases in the pituitary gland

§ Exposure to radiation (including chemotherapy)

§ Prior brain surgery

There are treatments such as hormonal therapy, as well as ways to navigate the symptoms, like low libido chevy chase therapy and depression therapy MD. Tavicare is a medical and functional care practice that employs low libido doctors in Chevy Chase, MD. The team's experience and expertise gives them a specialized insight into problems like TD, as well as all of the side effects.

If you think that you may experience some of the above mentioned symptoms, you can reach out to their discreet personnel at 3018594400, or go to their website to book an appointment.

 

Disclaimer: This article is only intended for educational purposes and shouldn't be used as a substitute for medical advice.