For Men Only

For Men Only

By:

Dr Madan M Vasandani

            Millions of men just don’t feel like they use to. Are you one of them? Remember when you had more energy to play sports with your friends, more passion for the one you love, more fun with your family and friends. All these could be due to a treatable condition called Low Testosterone or Low T. Read the following questions, and if you answer more yeses then no’s then you could be having Low T

1. Do you have a decrease in libido (sex drive)?                                    Yes  No
2. Do you have a lack of energy?                                                          Yes  No
3. Do you have a decrease in strength and/or endurance?                      Yes  No
4. Have you lost height?                                                                       Yes  No
5. Have you noticed a decreased "enjoyment of life"?                            Yes  No
6. Are you sad and/or grumpy?                                                             Yes  No
7.  Are your erections less strong?                                                         Yes  No
8. Have you noticed a recent deterioration in your ability to play sports?  Yes  No
9. Are you falling asleep after dinner?                                                    Yes  No
10. Has there been a recent deterioration in your work performance?        Yes  No

A Few interesting facts -  

• Among men with low testosterone, 70%  reported Erectile dysfunction and 63% reported Low sex drive
• 90% of males with low testosterone remain untreated.

The symptoms of low testosterone (Low T) are very similar to symptoms of other conditions and usually misdiagnosed by doctors as lack of vitamins, due to elevated cholesterol, or just plain simply Not fit. Men, there is such a thing called Male menopause and the sad part is that it can start at a very early age.

Do you have Low T?

One study found that men with Obesity, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, high cholesterol, and Asthma/Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease had a greater likelihood of having Low T. The symptoms of Low T are very subtle and it could include the following – Sexual Dysfunction (unable to maintain an erection), reduced sex drive, Decreased energy, Loss of body hair, Depressed mood, Increase in body fat, Decreased in bone strength and Reduced muscle mass. Low T is associated with co morbidities like the development of Diabetes Mellitus, High Cholesterol, Heart Conditions, Low Hemoglobin levels and many more.

            Testosterone levels can be checked by a simple blood test. If your levels are below 300 then you need testosterone supplements. There are many options to treatment of low testosterone. Testosterone gels, injections, buccal paste or even pellets are available. Patients usually notices a changes within a weeks time. Erectile dysfunction, reduced sex drive, depression and lack of energy disappears instantly.

            Low testosterone is a very common condition and it haunts many men. It is very simple to treat and there are almost no side effects to the use of testosterone replacement. Ensure you get your testosterone levels tested if you have any of the symptoms of low T. If you would like to consult on such medical issues and you are in Jakarta-Indonesia, do not hesitate to email me at madan_vasandani@yahoo.com.