Irritability, apathy and growing abdomen: the doctor called the main signs of androgen deficiency in men

Over the years in the body of a man, the level of the main sex hormone - testosterone - begins to gradually decrease. About what symptoms can indicate androgenic deficiency, told the Russian urologist, andrologist, endocrinologist Stanislav Nesterovich, writes sb.by.

On average, testosterone levels in men begin to decline at the age of 45-50 years, the doctor noted:

- There will be some symptoms about this. For example, a man suddenly becomes meticulous, tedious and picky or, on the contrary, demonstrates flashes of increased irritability, he says. Also during this period, the desire for active leisure and meetings is lost. The best place to spend time is the sofa, there is a persistent unwillingness to do anything. In addition, the man disturbed sleep. He may fall asleep at 5-6 p.m., and then be awake in the middle of the night, or wake up with insomnia between 2 and 4 a.m.

Among other markers, the specialist identified an increase in abdominal volume: since testosterone is one of the main fat-burning factors in the male body, its lack is instantly manifested by abdominal obesity. And also problems in intimate life. Here the key manifestation will be the absence of morning erections, notes Stanislav Nesterovich. Normally, a healthy man peak testosterone release occurs in the early hours, from 5:00 to 7:00. If there are any of the listed symptoms, the doctor advises to contact a specialized specialist.

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