Friday, October, 23, 2009
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.
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Expert & Community Posts
By Jay Motola
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Health Expert
...Dear Dr. Motola, I was prescribed Androgel for a low testosterone level (5mg/day). Currently, I...
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By Lila de Tantillo
,
Health Expert
...Epidemiology Study has found that elderly men with low testosterone levels are more likely to...
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By Dr. William Davis
,
Health Expert
...permits an explosion in inflammatory responses. Low testosterone levels also lead to loss of...
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By PJ Hamel
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Health Expert
...lack of estrogen in women encourages bone loss; and low testosterone levels can spell trouble...
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By Dr. Justin Harmon
,
Health Expert
...characteristics. It occurs naturally in our body. Low levels give certain symptoms including...
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Health Guide
...hormones). Sexual dysfunction may result from hyperprolactinemia alone or from secondary hypogonadism (
low testosterone levels). Signs and tests Signs may include visual field defects,...
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...(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).
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...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.
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...also cause the dreaded limp noodle, including the following: Some prescription medicationsDiabetes
Low testosterone levelsLong-distance bicycle ridingInjury to the pelvic region and spine Alcohol...
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...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...
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