Testosterone hormone is an important hormone in the development of secondary sexual characteristics in men, such as increased muscle mass, voice deepening, and body hair growth, especially during adolescence when hormone levels peak. It affects growth and development in many aspects,
such as physical strength and sexual ability. However, as time passes from adolescence to middle age and old age, the production of testosterone in the body begins to decline, which may cause health effects in many ways, both physically and mentally.
What role does testosterone hormone play in men’s health?
Testosterone is the most important male sex hormone. Its main function is to stimulate the expression of male characteristics and maintain good and strong health, including sexual desire, sperm production,
amount of facial and body hair, muscles, and bones. The brain controls the production of testosterone, which is produced by the testes. Low testosterone or low sex hormone levels cause the following symptoms:
- Decreased sexual desire
- Incomplete erection of the penis
- Low sperm count
- Enlarged breasts
What causes low male hormone symptoms?
Low male hormone symptoms can result from various causes, such as:
- Injury to the testes (e.g., wounds, vasectomy, radiation therapy, or chemotherapy)
- Infection of the testes
- Hormonal disorders (e.g., diseases or tumors of the pituitary gland, elevated prolactin hormone levels)
- Diseases related to various systems (e.g., AIDS, chronic liver and kidney diseases, excessive body fat accumulation, type 2 diabetes, and obesity associated with this diabetes)
- Treatment with certain medications and genetic diseases (e.g., Klinefelter syndrome, hemochromatosis, Kallmann syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, and Myotonic dystrophy) can cause low testosterone levels. Most elderly men have low testosterone hormone levels, and many of them do not know the cause.
How is low sex hormone diagnosed?
Doctors will examine the body hair distribution to see if it matches male characteristics, check breast size, consistency and size of the testes, scrotum, and genitalia.
Additionally, doctors will perform blood tests to assess whether your testosterone hormone levels are normal. When undergoing evaluation for low sex hormone levels,
you may need to spend more than one morning (7:00-10:00 AM) on more than one occasion for blood tests and other examinations to measure pituitary gland hormone levels that may also be involved.
How is low sex hormone treated?
Hormone replacement therapy can help improve overall men’s health, such as enhancing emotional well-being and quality of life, increasing energy and vitality, and improving the following aspects:
sexual interest, body hair growth, bone density, and muscle mass. There are several methods of testosterone hormone replacement therapy, including:
- Injections
- Skin patches
- Gels
- Oral medications
- The best method depends on the cause of low sex hormone, patient preference and tolerance, as well as treatment costs. Patients will receive care according to international standards to achieve the best possible results and avoid potential risks.
Summary: Using testosterone hormone to treat erectile dysfunction
The decline of testosterone hormone in men naturally occurs with aging but can affect both body and mind. Treatment of male hormone deficiency can be done through hormone replacement therapy and lifestyle adjustments.
Health check-ups and consulting specialists are important to restore hormone levels to the optimal state for a balanced and healthy life. For more information, you can consult LINE OA 24 hours a day or contact the branch near you. Click here to see all branches
