Low Testosterone - For Men and Women
Low testosterone or hypogonadism is a medical term for a condition effecting the reproductive system of a man or woman.
Patients who suffer from hypogonadism do not produce enough testosterone, which can lead to a variety of problems for both men and women. A man who does not produce enough testosterone may suffer from erectile dysfunction, fatigue and is at a greater risk for suffering from osteoporosis. A woman who suffers from hypogonadism may experience weight gain, memory loss and fertility problems. Though the symptoms may sound different, they are very closely related.
Low testosterone impacts a large portion of the population. As people age, their hormone production slows. Over time, the effects may seem subtle, but when you look at the overall impact, you soon realize that it can be fairly dramatic.
The average male is said to be sexually active three to four times a week in his twenties. This frequency drops to about once a week in his fifties, and only once a month in his seventies. This decrease in libido is tied pretty clearly to the drop in his testosterone production, and is considered to be fairly normal. Sometimes though, a man may suffer from an unusually large decrease in testosterone production, and he would then see even more dramatic effects.