Low Testosterone Causes and Effects

Low Testosterone: Causes & Effects Lowl medical In medical terminology, the decrease in normal testosterone production is called " hypogonadism." Head trauma: There may be a prob- lem at the level of the hypothala- mus or pituitary to produce appro- priate amounts of LH and FSH to stimulate testosterone production. Testosterone-making organs may not function properly or are not able to respond to stimulation by the brain. Changes in SHBG can affect the amount of testosterone is available to exert its effects. Obesity has also been determined to cause to low testosterone. Changes in SHBG can affect the amount of testosterone that is available to exert its effects. When the problem is related to the pituitary and its ability to regulate testosterone it is called "secondary hypogonadism". If the problem is thought to be at the level of the hypothalamus, it is called "tertiary hypogonadism." Some common causes of primary hypogonadism or failure of the gonads (the medical term for the sex organs, or testes and ovaries) may include the following: 1) Undescended testicles mpn m e 2) Injury to the scrotum 3) Cancer therapy 4) Aging 5) Mumps orchitis 0-0-O 6) Chromosomal abnormalities n re 7) Ovary conditions in women Causes of secondary and tertiary hypogonadism include: 1) Damage to the pituitary gland may occur because of tumors on the gland itself or because of damage caused by the side effects of treatment of nearby brain tumors. 2) Hypothalamus malformations can prevent normal function. Kallman's syndrome is one example. 3) Decreased blood flow to these glands from other conditions including significant bleeding and shock. 4) Inflammation caused by tuberculosis and sarcoidosis may affect the pituitary gland. 5) HIV and AIDS may also cause inflammation of both the hypothalamus and pituitary. 6) Illegal use of anabolic steroids, for example in athletes and body builders, can cuse hypogonadism and low testosterone levels. Symptoms in males: Symptoms in females: Symptoms may include hot flashes, irritability, loss of sexual desire ,and sleep disturbances. Loss of muscle mass, decreased bone density (osteoporosis), and loss of body hair may also be seen. If there is inadequate testosterone in the fetus, genital development may be affected. If low testosterone occurs before or during puberty, there may be a lack of sexual maturation. Signs may include failure to develop muscle mass, failure of the voice to deepen, poor growth of body hair, enlarged breasts, and failure of the penis and testes to enlarge. In adulthood, low testosterone may lead to a lowered libido, infertility, decreased muscle mass, decreased bone density, general irritability, inability to concentrate, and a loss of stamina. Low Testosterone: Causes & Effects Lowl medical In medical terminology, the decrease in normal testosterone production is called " hypogonadism." Head trauma: There may be a prob- lem at the level of the hypothala- mus or pituitary to produce appro- priate amounts of LH and FSH to stimulate testosterone production. Testosterone-making organs may not function properly or are not able to respond to stimulation by the brain. Changes in SHBG can affect the amount of testosterone is available to exert its effects. Obesity has also been determined to cause to low testosterone. Changes in SHBG can affect the amount of testosterone that is available to exert its effects. When the problem is related to the pituitary and its ability to regulate testosterone it is called "secondary hypogonadism". If the problem is thought to be at the level of the hypothalamus, it is called "tertiary hypogonadism." Some common causes of primary hypogonadism or failure of the gonads (the medical term for the sex organs, or testes and ovaries) may include the following: 1) Undescended testicles mpn m e 2) Injury to the scrotum 3) Cancer therapy 4) Aging 5) Mumps orchitis 0-0-O 6) Chromosomal abnormalities n re 7) Ovary conditions in women Causes of secondary and tertiary hypogonadism include: 1) Damage to the pituitary gland may occur because of tumors on the gland itself or because of damage caused by the side effects of treatment of nearby brain tumors. 2) Hypothalamus malformations can prevent normal function. Kallman's syndrome is one example. 3) Decreased blood flow to these glands from other conditions including significant bleeding and shock. 4) Inflammation caused by tuberculosis and sarcoidosis may affect the pituitary gland. 5) HIV and AIDS may also cause inflammation of both the hypothalamus and pituitary. 6) Illegal use of anabolic steroids, for example in athletes and body builders, can cuse hypogonadism and low testosterone levels. Symptoms in males: Symptoms in females: Symptoms may include hot flashes, irritability, loss of sexual desire ,and sleep disturbances. Loss of muscle mass, decreased bone density (osteoporosis), and loss of body hair may also be seen. If there is inadequate testosterone in the fetus, genital development may be affected. If low testosterone occurs before or during puberty, there may be a lack of sexual maturation. Signs may include failure to develop muscle mass, failure of the voice to deepen, poor growth of body hair, enlarged breasts, and failure of the penis and testes to enlarge. In adulthood, low testosterone may lead to a lowered libido, infertility, decreased muscle mass, decreased bone density, general irritability, inability to concentrate, and a loss of stamina.