CATEGORY: Low T
  • Low T and Leydig Cells

          The process of making testosterone is a complex one. San Diego men with Low T may have a number of symptoms, including both physical and psychological concerns. The Leydig cells are key players in the natural testosterone production process. What’s the connection between Leydig cells and Low T? How Testosterone Is Made […]

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  • The Connection between Low T and Depression

      It’s normal for testosterone levels to decline with age. At the same time, the rates of clinical depression increase as men grow older. Could there be a correlation between Low T in San Diego men and clinical depression? Looking at Numbers Approximately 30 percent of men over the age of 55 are diagnosed with Low […]

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  • Common Misdiagnoses for Low T

      Many men with Low T (low testosterone) may not have any idea that hormones are to blame for their other health issues. Yet, misdiagnosis of low testosterone is extremely common, since so many of the symptoms of Low T can be explained away by other health conditions. Here’s a look at some of the most […]

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  • Could Low T Cause Anxiety?

      Have you been suffering from anxiety for years and nothing has helped? It’s possible your hormones are to blame. Although the primary reason for male hormone replacement therapy in San Diego is usually due to low testosterone, it’s quite likely that men with Low T are also experiencing a variety of symptoms they had no […]

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  • Psychological Impact of Low Testosterone

      The physical effects of Low T in San Diego men are often easily missed; not many men realize that the several troubling health issues they may be experiencing are all related to their hormone levels. Some of the most telling signs of Low T are psychological symptoms that are both subtle and subjective. Mistaken Diagnoses […]

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  • Low T: Causes and Effects

    For men in San Diego with Low T, it can be hard to know which of your symptoms are causing your low testosterone levels, and which show up as an effect of having low testosterone. Sometimes they seem interchangeable, leaving you wondering which health issues you should treat first. Physical Changes Testosterone is a critical […]

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  • How Stress Impacts Low T

      One cause for Low T in San Diego men is something so commonplace it’s all too easily missed: stress levels. When we’re under stress, especially the kind of stress that lasts for sustained periods, our bodies are impacted in a lot of unhealthy ways, including whether our hormone levels are balanced. Fight or Flight Our […]

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  • Low Testosterone Linked to Later Arthritis

    Men with low levels of the hormone testosterone may be at greater risk for rheumatoid arthritis, according to a new study. Both men and women with rheumatoid arthritis have lower levels of testosterone in their blood than people without the disease. But it has not been known whether low testosterone levels are a cause or […]

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  • Testosterone Therapy in Women

      Although the San Diego medical community mainly discusses testosterone therapy in the context of treating men, there can be benefits to women seeking treatment as well. Research indicates that testosterone replacement therapy may help women who are struggling with low sex drive or other sexual dysfunction. Hormones: A Delicate Balance It’s fairly well known […]

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