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Low Testosterone Levels

Study: 1 in 4 men have low testosterone levels

October 03, 2008
New research suggests that one in every four men over the age of 30 has low testosterone levels, but only one in 20 men have any symptoms of the deficiency. Low testosterone can be a sign of androgen deficiency if it is accompanied by other conditions such as low sex drive, osteoporosis or fracture, and erectile dysfunction. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Ask the Expert: Are Androgel and My Supplement Safe?
By Jay Motola , Health Expert

...Dear Dr. Motola, I was prescribed Androgel for a low testosterone level (5mg/day). Currently, I... Read more »

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Watch Out For Falls, Low Testosterone in Men, Bisphosphonate Pain
By Lila de Tantillo , Health Expert

...Epidemiology Study has found that elderly men with low testosterone levels are more likely to... Read more »

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Testosterone for Heart Health?
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

...permits an explosion in inflammatory responses. Low testosterone levels also lead to loss of... Read more »

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Men Get Osteoporosis, Too
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

...lack of estrogen in women encourages bone loss; and low testosterone levels can spell trouble... Read more »

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What to Expect at an Erectile Dysfunction Evaluation
By Dr. Justin Harmon , Health Expert

...characteristics. It occurs naturally in our body. Low levels give certain symptoms including... Read more »

Health Guide

Prolactinoma: males
...hormones). Sexual dysfunction may result from hyperprolactinemia alone or from secondary hypogonadism (low testosterone levels). Signs and tests Signs may include visual field defects,... Read more »
Testicular failure
...(group of cells) on or near the testicle Hormonal levels determined through blood tests may detect low testosterone levels and high levels of gonadotropins (pituitary hormones FSH and LH). Read more »
LH response to GnRH
...hypogonadism. This test may be performed as part of the evaluation of gonadal failure associated with low testosterone levels in men or low estradiol (estrogen) levels in women. Read more »
Just Can't Get It Up?
...also cause the dreaded limp noodle, including the following: Some prescription medicationsDiabetesLow testosterone levelsLong-distance bicycle ridingInjury to the pelvic region and spine Alcohol... Read more »
Alzheimer
...that testosterone may help reduce levels of beta amyloid. There is also some evidence that low testosterone levels may be a particular risk factor in men with the APOE4... Read more »

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