What kind of symptoms occur due to low testosterone levels?

What kind of symptoms occur due to low testosterone levels?

While testosterone levels may decrease with age, this situation can also result from the lack of testosterone production in the testicles of men. Sometimes, even if testosterone production is normal, low testosterone levels may occur due to the fast destruction of this hormone. No matter what the reason is, the decrease in testosterone levels causes a decline in bone density and body muscle mass, and an increase in fat mass. Besides, lack of sexual desire and sexual dysfunctions occur. Testosterone does not influence only the sexual desire in men. The desire to live, excitement, and the sense of competition are also affected by testosterone.

 

What is the role of testosterone in body?

It regulates the sexual drive (libido) and affects the sexual functions. The erection of the penis is significantly affected by the testosterone levels. It also influences bone mass (density), body fat distribution, muscle mass and strength, red blood cells, and sperm production.

 

Do women have testosterone?

Testosterone is also produced in the ovaries of women. It is considered that testosterone regulates sexual desire in women as well, and has significant impacts on bone density. The amount of testosterone in women are quite less than in men.