Low T Doesn't Just Affect Your Body, It Affects Your Mind
Testosterone affects more than sex drive and muscle. It can also influence how a man feels day to day. Research has found that low testosterone in men is associated with mood changes, including (1, 2):
Depression
Irritability
Anger
Sadness
Anxiety
When testosterone was restored to healthier levels, these studies found improvements in mood, energy, and overall feeling of well-being (1, 2).
Is Low Testosterone the Cause?
Low testosterone rarely shows up as just one symptom. Along with changes in mood, men may also have low energy, brain fog, muscle loss, weight gain, reduced sexual desire, and difficulty with sexual function.
That doesn't mean testosterone is always the cause. Sleep, stress, medications, thyroid health, nutrition, exercise, and other factors can affect hormones, energy, and how you feel.
Have you had unexplained changes in your mood, energy, or sexual function?
A comprehensive male hormone panel provides a clear picture of your hormone health and helps us determine whether low testosterone levels may be influencing your mood.
At Abundant Health, we find the root cause of symptoms. With expert testing and targeted, customized therapies, we help you regain health and feel your best.
Sources
1. PubMed (2024). "Depressive Syndromes in Men With Hypogonadism in the TRAVERSE Trial: Response to Testosterone-Replacement Therapy." https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38205962/
2. PubMed (1996). "Testosterone replacement therapy improves mood in hypogonadal men- a clinical research center study” https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8855804/
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