How to Treat Low Testosterone

First, and in order to approach the problem, we explain what are the causes of your low testosterone:

• Hypogonadism. It is a disease in which the body secretes little or no sex hormones. The cause may be an autoimmune, genetic disorder by exposure to radiation or surgery, infection, or liver and kidney disease.
• being overweight. It has been established that there is a link between being obese or overweight and lower testosterone levels.
• Certain drugs.
• Diabetes.
• HIV.
• Testicular injuries.
• Aging. The natural production of testosterone decreases with age.

It consists of the administration of testosterone to address the lack of this hormone in men. We should note that this hormone is very important for sperm production, it keep bones and muscles in good condition, it creates red blood cells and provides us with energy. This therapy is carried out by taking into account two factors: the patient's testosterone levels, and causes that are causing the deficit.

Therapy procedure

Treatment consists of the administration of artificial testosterone, and that can be done by different ways:

• Gel. Every day on shoulders, arms and abdomen the gel is to be applied and absorbed.
• Patch. It is also used daily and it is placed on the scrotum or other body areas.
• Injections. This option avoids applying the treatment daily, administrating doses of testosterone every two to three weeks.

Side effects

• Increased testosterone can lead to an increase in red blood cells, resulting in cerebrovascular disorders and blood clots.
• More oily skin and acne presence.
• Worsening sleep apnea.
• Dilation of the breasts in women.
• Fluid retention.
• Decrease in good cholesterol.

In addition to medical treatments, there is the possibility of treating testosterone naturally, taking into account the following:

• Losing weight. A testosterone deficiency means you may well become obese or overweight. Therefore, you should eat a proper diet along with exercise and a healthy lifestyle.
• Consume zinc. Zinc is a mineral found in some foods that can easily be incorporated into our diet. This mineral is part of testosterone production, and low levels of it can lead to fewer testosterone particles.
• Vitamin D. Vital for the quality of semen and spermatozoids as well as increasing testosterone levels. These are the foods rich in vitamin D.
• Fleeing stress. Stress involves increasing a hormone called cortisol. This hormone inhibits the effects of testosterone. This blockage in the short term does not have to be a problem. However, it would lead to a testosterone deficiency occurs in the long term.
• Consuming monounsaturated fats. It has been shown that men whose diet incorporates foods such as nuts, olive oil, plus saturated fats such as red meat and dairy products, have higher levels of testosterone.
• Reduce your consumption alcohol and tobacco. These two products increase the amount of toxins in the body, which affects the amount of resources it can devote to the production of testosterone. Supplementing these toxic agents can cause increases in the amount of testosterone.
• Moderate consumption of sugar. Testosterone levels decrease after consuming sugar, since insulin increases, which in turn reduces the amount of testosterone.

This article is merely informative, oneHOWTO does not have the authority to prescribe any medical treatments or create a diagnosis. We invite you to visit your doctor if you have any type of condition or pain.

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