Testosterone Deficiency in Men
Last Updated on by Sophie
Two things worry every male balding and testosterone deficiency, while men can live and accept balding, testosterone deficiency makes life difficult and less enjoyable.
Simply testosterone is the most important male hormone, without it boys can’t become men and men can’t enjoy most enjoyable thing in life that is sex.
Testosterone responsible for changes in boys as they become men during puberty, it is produced mostly by the testes.
In men, testosterone helps produce sperm cells and keep men interested in sex and enjoy it. It also helps keep the muscle and bone strong and healthy and it may affect how hair grows.
Testosterone hormone is produced by the body and its level is carefully controlled, early in the morning testosterone level is high compared to night as research shows.
Testosterone production starts to decline as we age, as men age it is normal to have less interest in sex but absolutely no interest is abnormal and this could indicate very low level of testosterone and intervention is needed.
Age is not the only factor that affects testosterone level, drugs such as morphine and anabolic steroids are two examples, health condition and lifestyle is a major contributing factor too.
Cigarette smoking has been another contributing factor in significantly affecting semen quality.
Male cigarette smokers have less sex testosterone hormone than non-smokers and their sex drive is lower.
Many studies link erectile dysfunction to smoking. Cigarette smoking affects blood flow both in the heart and penis which causes “vascular impotence” Another type of erectile dysfunction, and heavy smoking has been connected to a high risk of impotence.
Testosterone deficiency is a medical condition affects many men in UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait and many resort to herbal supplements or Viagra for quick solution.
It is easy to know that your testosterone level is low, here are the symptoms:
- Increased breast size.
- Decreased sex drive.
- Weaker erectile.
- Lack of energy.
- Sad & grumpy for no reason.
- Deterioration in playing sports.
- Central obesity.
- Lack of concentration and deterioration in work performance.
- Decrease in body strength & endurance.
Testosterone deficiency is not often recognized and treated due to lack of knowledge and misconception that it is related to age and nothing can be done about it.
However testosterone deficiency is treatable today and men can rejuvenate their life again and enjoy sex even as they age.
Testosterone replacement therapy
Today many options available to you if you suffer from testosterone deficiency, If you have time and not afraid of needles the injection is for you, however it is painful because the liquid is thick and sticky, it is advised to take it slowly to make it less painful and finish the whole thing in 10-15 minutes.
Another effective testosterone therapy replacement available is in gel form, and it is widely used today because it can be applied easily without doctor help.
Testosterone replacement products are prescribed drugs and should not be used without doctor advice some of these drugs have side effects on children skin and pregnant women.
If your testosterone level is down due to age, the solution is easy. With some changes in lifestyle you will be able to boost your testosterone without supplements.
Eating testosterone builders such as food rich in beta-carotene (yellow and orange vegetables) and food high in vitamin B and food containing boron (fruits, nuts and legumes).
Amino acids are known for help body producing testosterone, amino acids can be found in fish, eggs, poultry and meats.
If you are cigarette smoker you need to quit and get involved in fitness program such as brisk walking or jogging if you can.
Sports has always been the best and effective remedy and with the help of daily doses of saw palmetto, Swissoats , nettle, ginseng calcium and lycopene to promote healthy prostate function you will maintain your sex drive and perform better.
Herbalife men solutions supplements include Prelox® Blue Dietary supplement to increase blood flow for sexual performance and circulatory health. Ultimate Prostate Formula which will help maintaining your prostate.
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
