Ten signs and symptoms of low testosterone levels in adults

  1. Sexual symptoms – Most prominent symptom, Decreased erections, loss of erectile function (erectile dysfunction), decreased semen volume, decreased frequency of ejaculations
  2. Hair loss
  3. Cognitive symptoms – Low mood, low sexual desire, memory impairement, sleep disturbances, concentration difficulties, decreased motivation
  4. Reduced muscle mass, increase in body fat
  5. Decreased physical strength/activity, decreased energy
  6. Increased risk of heart diseases
  7. Hot flushes
  8. Gynecomastia/increased breast tissue
  9. Persistent fatigue
  10. Loss of bone tissue, increased risk of osteoporosis

Read more about testosterone and testosterone deficiency syndrome at Testosterone and Testosterone deficiency syndrome

Published by Dr Varinder Attri

MS MCh (PGI Chandigarh), Urologist and Andrologist

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