Hormones do not decline because we age, we age because hormones decline. Around 30% of men aged 60-70 years old and 70% of men aged 70-80 years old have low levels of testosterone. Low levels of testosterone are found in association with decreased sex drive, erectile dysfunction, depression, anemia, decreased muscle mass, increased fat mass, osteoporosis, and many other symptoms.
Testosterone replacement therapy has helped improve symptoms of low testosterone and improved quality of life for many men. It can help increase libido, improve erectile dysfunction, increase energy and memory, decrease inflammation, and much more. Common signs and symptoms of testosterone deficiency include:
• Inflammation
• Heart disease
• Dementia
• Decreased sex drive
• Erectile dysfunction
• Decreased effectiveness of working out
• Decreased muscle mass
• Increased fat accumulation
• Fatigue