Testosterone, made mainly in the testicles, affects energy, mood, bone and heart health, and sexual function. The diagnosis, called hypogonadism, needs two separate low readings plus symptoms that fit.
Symptoms
- Fatigue and low energy
- Lower sex drive
- Mood changes
- Erection problems
Evaluation and treatment
We confirm the diagnosis with repeat blood tests and check for linked problems like high blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol. Replacement can be given as medication, as shots, or as small pellets inserted during an office visit; if erections are also a problem, both are addressed together.
Herman Bagga, MD, FACS and Marc Greenstein, DO treat low testosterone at Sandy Springs. Advanced Urology also explains low testosterone.