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Can you live with no testosterone?
The American Urology Association defines low testosterone as less than 300 nanograms of the hormone per deciliter of blood. If your testosterone levels fall below the norm, negative consequences may adversely impact your health, preventing you from going about your day-to-day life as you’re used to.
What happens if you have zero testosterone?
When your body starts producing less testosterone, it’s common to notice a lower sex drive and difficulty getting or maintaining an erection. But low testosterone can cause additional issues that include: Weight gain. Hair loss, both on your body and face.
Can a man have no testosterone?
Low testosterone (male hypogonadism) is a condition in which the testes (testicles, the male reproductive glands) do not produce enough testosterone (a male sex hormone). In men, testosterone helps maintain and develop: Sexual features. Muscle mass.
Can a man recover from low testosterone?
Treatment for low testosterone may involve hormone replacement therapy. “Essentially, the body is being given the testosterone it’s lost,” says Farooq. For some men, testosterone replacement therapy can help improve sex drive, ease symptoms of depression, and increase energy levels.
What happens if low testosterone is not treated?
If left untreated, low testosterone can contribute to low bone density or heart disease risk. But it doesn’t have to — low testosterone is relatively easy to treat. The goal of your treatment plan will be to get your testosterone levels back into the normal range.
How long does it take to recover from low testosterone?
Most men feel improvement in symptoms within four to six weeks of taking testosterone replacement therapy, although changes like increases in muscle mass may take from three to six months.
What are the risks of low testosterone?
Decreases in testosterone can lead to physical changes including the following:
- increased body fat.
- decreased strength/mass of muscles.
- fragile bones.
- decreased body hair.
- swelling/tenderness in the breast tissue.
- hot flashes.
- increased fatigue.
- effects on cholesterol metabolism.
How long does it take for depo testosterone to start working?
Most individuals will start to notice significant changes within 4 to 6 weeks of beginning treatment with testosterone injections, but some changes may actually be felt and seen much earlier.