What Causes Low T and What Can Be Done About It?
Sep 09, 2024
Also known as the male sex hormone, testosterone plays an important role in numerous aspects of your wellness – making it essential in and outside of the bedroom.
If your levels of the hormone drop below 250-300 nanograms per deciliter (ng/dL), you meet the criteria for low testosterone, also known as “low T.” Bothersome symptoms also factor into your diagnosis and treatment.
Our experts at Kane Health, serving the Silicon Valley, Redwood City, and the San Francisco Bay area of California, minimize low T symptoms using a spectrum of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) treatments.
Low T affects people differently. However, symptoms involving your moods, sexual function, and appearance are common.
Once your testosterone drops, you may notice you’re more irritable than usual or that you readily slip into “the blues.” Meanwhile, sex may not be appealing due to arousal challenges or erectile dysfunction (ED). And where you once had toned muscle, stubborn fat may gather in its place.
Low testosterone can also cause hair loss, hot flashes, concentration or memory problems, shrunken testicles, and enlarged breasts. Reduced sperm count brought on by low T can lead to infertility.
The exact cause of your low T issues may be easy for professionals to pinpoint or somewhat complex due to multiple potential factors.
Factors that commonly fuel low testosterone include:
Low T is also linked with chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, and obstructive sleep apnea. Certain medications, such as statins, antidepressants, and opioids, may also lower your testosterone levels.
If you’re struggling with the effects of low T, testosterone replacement therapy may be your best bet. The minimally invasive treatment corrects the hormone imbalance with supplemental testosterone.
At Kane Health, we offer several TRT delivery systems, including creams (applied at home), pellets (implanted every 3-6 months), muscle injections (every 1-4 weeks), and patches (applied at home).
Our team can also provide lifestyle guidance to promote healthy levels. Eating a diet rich in colorful vegetables and fruits and limiting alcohol can help reduce your risks of testosterone decline.
You might benefit from our Holistic Concierge program, which includes TRT and personalized, micro-dosed medications that promote sexual health. It also has a meal program based on your goals and needs.
If you’re concerned about low testosterone, call our office or request an appointment through our website today. We can determine if you’re a candidate for TRT and help you weigh the benefits versus any risks based on your overall health.