What are the signs and symptoms of low testosterone in men?
A low level of testosterone in a man means more than just a low sex drive or erectile dysfunction (ED). Symptoms consistent with low testosterone are:
- Low sex drive
- Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
- Chronic fatigue
- Loss of muscle mass
- Increased body fat (especially in the waist area)
- Decreased bone mass
- Mood changes
- Lower mental capacity
- Depression
- Irritability
- Brain Fog
Additionally, studies have shown there are some conditions that are consistent with low levels of testosterone including:
- Diabetes
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Depression
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Alcohol use
- High Cholesterol
What are the signs and symptoms of hormonal imbalance in women?
There are a variety of symptoms from hormone imbalance in women including:
- Fatigue
- Night Sweats
- Hot flashes
- Decreased sex drive
- Weight gain
- Insomnia
- Irritability
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Cold hands and feet
If your menstrual cycle has stopped before menopause, or if you are experiencing this or any other symptom of menopause, you may have low estradiol. An increase in UTIs, depression or painful intercourse may also indicate low estradiol in women.
I can identify with these symptoms, what do I do next? How do I get started?
Contact us at Lakeland Family Medical and we can work with you at a Hormone Replacement Therapy that can work for you.