Definition
Confirmed hormonal deficiency with compatible symptoms; fatigue alone is insufficient.
Symptoms
Reduced desire and spontaneous erections, sometimes muscle loss or bone fragility.
How it may be discovered
Andrological assessment of persistent symptoms.
When to seek care
Seek advice before testosterone use, especially when planning fatherhood.
Investigations and tests
Repeated morning testosterone measurements and selected additional hormones.
Reaching a diagnosis
Combine symptoms with confirmed biochemical deficiency and assess testicular or central causes.
Treatment options
Address reversible causes; replacement only for defined indications with monitoring. Testosterone can suppress sperm production.
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