Risks of Low Testosterone
Four doctors talk about what it means for a man to have Low Testosterone levels and more importantly, if it relates to an earlier death.
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Here is a breakdown from their analysis of the risks of
low testosterone:
Andrew Ordon, M.D., FACS sites a study showing that men with Low T have more heart attacks. The study followed men known to have coronary artery heart disease for 7 years. What they found was that the men with low testosterone had a higher incidence of heart attacks. In fact, 1 out of every 5 (20%) had a heart attack.men with low testosterone had a higher incidence of heart attacks The group with normal testosterone levels had significantly less incidence of heart attacks.
Jim Sears, M.D. talks about how easy it is to find out if you have Low T. Simply go to your doctor and ask for a test. If you find that you do have low testosterone levels, they you can work with your doctor to determine the cause. More importantly, however you can find out what to do about it. Low testosterone can have a number of causes (for example, diabetes, thyroid problems, high blood pressure, or even other medications that you are taking can cause your T levels to drop). Determining the cause will help with the cure.
The symptoms of having low T can be rather vague. They can even be similar to what a woman experiences when she goes through menopause. Some things to pay attention to: hot flashes, hair thinning/ loss, depression, low energy, loss of muscle mass. Learn more about the symptoms of low testosterone.
Lisa Masterson, M.D. talks about the importance of supporting and encouraging men to address testosterone issues. It can psychologically difficult for a man to get help for Low T, but the fix could be so easy that it is important to overcome this difficulty so they can get back to a better life.
Remember to take the risks of low testosterone seriously.
