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Low Testosterone (Low-T)

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Low testosterone (Low-T) facts

  • Low testosterone (low-T) is underproduction or lack of production of testosterone.
  • Symptoms of low-T include:
  • Treatment options for low-T include different forms of testosterone therapy.

Low testosterone (Low-T) definition

Testosterone is a hormone required for male development and is produced primarily in the testicles. It is responsible for building muscle and bone mass as well as sperm production and sex drive. It influences male pattern fat distribution, bone density, and red blood cell production.

Lack of or underproduction of testosterone either directly due to decreased production in the testes or indirectly due to lack of stimulation of the testes to produce testosterone by the pituitary gland is called hypogonadism and is a medical condition requiring treatment.


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Medically Reviewed by a Doctor on 1/29/2015

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