What symptoms indicate a low testosterone level?
Men can suffer from a range of symptoms, including tiredness, lethargy, a lack of motivation and generally feeling ‘low’. They may be depressed, anxious or irritable and have feelings of helplessness or an inability to cope. A decreased interest in sex is another common feature and men may have problems achieving or maintaining an erection. Some men gain weight around the middle and can find it harder to lose weight than when they were younger. Reduced muscle and bone mass, aching bones and joints (particularly knees), sweating and poor concentration can also occur. Many men put these changes down to simply “getting older” and suffer in silence. It can be a long time before they are properly diagnosed. Research shows that only 6% of men with one or more symptoms of testosterone deficiency have had their hormone levels checked.
