SYMPTOMS OF LOW TESTOSTERONE

How would you know if you weren’t
making enough testosterone? Some
symptoms are more or less common
depending on when the shortage
occurs. If the deficiency occurs during
puberty, a boy might not grow as tall
or as muscular as his friends, and he
might not grow pubic or body hair. In
a few, the breast tissue might begin to
develop, a condition called gyneco-
mastia. In adult men, the picture looks
a bit different because they previously
had normal levels that have declined
or are declining relative to what was
normal for them at a younger age. As
a result, they may experience none,
some or all of the following symptoms:
 Lower libido (sex drive)
 Erectile dysfunction (ED)
 Poor concentration
 Fatigue
 Increased body fat
 Muscle weakness
 Osteoporosis (weakness of the
bones)
 Loss of body hair (including soft-
ening or loss of the beard)
 Depression
 Hot flashes
 Other mood problems.