Low Testosterone / Andropause

Testosterone levels decline steadily after age 40 in men. By middle age and older, virtually all men experience some decline in testosterone. For some men the decline can cause symptoms of low testosterone which include:

• low sex drive
• poor concentration
• loss of muscle mass
• loss of energy
• sexual dysfunction
• increased body fat
• decreased sense of well being
• poor mood

Other important associations of low testosterone include:

• decreased bone strength
• anemia (decreased oxygen carrying capacity of blood)
• obesity
• diabetes
• high blood pressure
• high cholesterol

Low Testosterone affects more than 13 million men in the United States and can be diagnosed with a simple blood test and a visit to a medical provider. A variety of non-invasive treatment options are available. Low testosterone is highly treatable and you might feel like a new person if treated.

A simple blood test administered by your health care provider can tell you whether or not your testosterone levels are low.  A variety of treatment options are available and you could be feeling much better in a short amount of time

• Video on low testosterone
• KVUE Video on Male Menopause
• Fox News Interview with Dr. Singh on Male Menopause MP3 (sound file)