Medical research has shown that men, particularly older men, with low testosterone are almost five times more likely to be anemic than men with normal testosterone levels.

Anemia is a condition in which you lack enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your body’s tissues. Low testosterone, or “Low-T,” has been associated with anemia. Studies have indicated that older men with low testosterone are almost five times more likely to be anemic than men with normal levels.

Among the many testosterone functions, the hormone plays a critical role in the production of red blood cells. Therefore, anemia is often a symptom associated with testosterone deficiency. The higher-than-normal rates of anemia, particularly in men over 50 suffering from hypogonadism or low testosterone, have led medical researchers to further explore the connection between testosterone levels and anemia in older patients.

Testosterone levels decrease as you age. However, there are many proven ways to increase your testosterone levels, from diet to supplementation to medical interventions.

Testosterone replacement therapy can be prescribed in several different forms. Our doctors believe that testosterone injections are the safest and most effective form of testosterone therapy.

Each of the various methods of delivering testosterone has its own relative advantages and disadvantages. The most commonly prescribed delivery methods for testosterone therapy are:

• Testosterone Injections
• Testosterone Patches
• Testosterone Pellets

On this page, we will discuss the relative merits and indications of each type of testosterone therapy.

However, only you and your doctor can decide which delivery method is best for you based on your testosterone test results, your medical history, and individual needs and lifestyle.

Testosterone Deficiency Syndrome, also known as “Hypogonadism,” is a condition in which your body does not produce sufficient testosterone. The conditions may simply be referred to as having a “testosterone deficiency” or “low testosterone.”

There can be a number of causes of testosterone deficiencies, such as injury to or disease of the testes or pituitary glands, certain cancers, or genetic conditions. Some medications can also lead to a testosterone deficiency, as can stress, obesity, or alcohol abuse.

However, the most common cause of a testosterone deficiency is simply the natural drop in testosterone levels as you age.

There are some vitamins, herbs, and other nutritional supplements that have been shown to raise testosterone levels.

There are many products on the market that claim to be able to “naturally boost” your testosterone levels. Most of these claims are dubious at best. However, there are some herbs, vitamins, and other nutritional supplements that clinical research has indicated do indeed boost testosterone to some degree.

Most hormone replacement specialists suggest that patients on testosterone therapy should take these proven testosterone-boosting herbs and vitamins along with their testosterone.

However, the herbs and vitamins that can help you increase your testosterone level should not be seen as a substitute for testosterone replacement therapy. The purpose of these supplements is to improve or help you to maintain the benefits your receive from testosterone replacement therapy.

Testosterone has various impacts on a man’s immune system.

Testosterone has interesting and varied impacts on the male immune system. In some cases, there is evidence that an increased presence of testosterone can have a bit of a suppressant effect on the immune system. In certain other ways, testosterone can increase or improve the immune response, and still, there is other research to suggest that in otherwise healthy men, testosterone has little or no impact on immune health.

Research has found that there is a definite link between your testosterone level and your levels of “good” and “bad” cholesterol.

Testosterone plays a critical role in maintaining a man’s health and vitality. Testosterone is essential for bone and muscle growth. It is also linked to sex drive and fat metabolism. That last one, the quintessential role that testosterone plays in how your body burns or stores fat, is at the root of the relationship between your testosterone level and your cholesterol level.

Cholesterol is a kind of fat in your blood. It serves a purpose in the growth and maintenance of certain tissues and cells. But, if you have too much of it, it can build up on the walls of your blood vessels and make them narrow. This is what is meant when we say someone has “high cholesterol.” When cholesterol builds up like that, it can make it harder for your blood to move through your body. This can lead to high blood pressure and an increased risk of heart disease.

Research has found that there is a definite link between testosterone, anxiety, and other emotional states.

It is well known that men need testosterone for their physical wellbeing. However, did you know that testosterone is also critical to your emotional wellness? There is a growing body of evidence that indicates how age-related testosterone loss can lead to feelings of anxiety and depression in men diagnosed with low testosterone.

For example, a 2016 study published in the journal, Psychoneuroendocrinology found that in older men, “low serum testosterone was associated with an 86% increased hazard of depression.”