Low Testosterone (Low T)
Men who have any of the following symptoms should be evaluated by a male sexuality expert. The goal of our physicians at Urology Associates is to diagnose and treat men suffering from any of the below symptoms.
SYMPTOMS
- Decreased energy
- Decreased libido (sex drive)
- Erectile dysfunction
- Loss of muscle mass
- Decreased exercise tolerance
- Change in mental acuity or cognitive function
Low testosterone has also been linked to metabolic syndrome (obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol) as well as decreased bone density, or osteoporosis.
Diagnosis
How do you test for low testosterone?
Treatment
- Skin patches
- Topical gels
- Injectable medications
Oral testosterone medications are currently not FDA approved due to potential liver toxicity. Your testosterone level and other factors will determine which therapy is used. Testosterone treatment can decrease sperm counts and even render men sterile (which is usually reversible), and so men desiring fertility should be given alternative medications to help boost their own natural testosterone levels. Testosterone replacement therapy should never be used in men desiring fertility, and other treatments may be indicated such as an aromatase inhibitor or HCG.
How will I be monitored?





