What effect can low testosterone have on your health?
What are the signs and symptoms of low testosterone?
The various signs and symptoms of low testosterone (sometimes referred to as testosterone deficiency or hypogonadism) can significantly impact your sex life and your physical and mental well-being.
What are the sexual symptoms?
- Low sex drive
- Difficulty achieving orgasm
- Difficulty maintaining an erection
(i.e., weak or no morning erections)
What are the physical symptoms?
- Weight gain
- Gynaecomastia (male breasts)
- Hot flushes and sweats
- Loss of muscle and strength
- Loss of body hair
What are the symptoms affecting mental well-being?
- Tiredness
- Low mood or depression
- Loss of concentration
- Irritability
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To find out if you might have low testosterone, take the ADAM questionnaire
Need some tips on how to speak with your healthcare professional (HCP) about your symptoms?
You can find useful tips to start the conversation with your HCP here
Do any of these symptoms sound familiar to you?
Find out if you might have symptoms of low testosterone by completing the ADAM QUESTIONNAIRE
Please note that the ADAM questionnaire is not in itself a diagnostic tool; Only a GP or specialist can diagnose low testosterone and rule out other health problems with similar symptoms, via a blood test.