Bedroom matters… for men, it is probably one of the top important issues. When sex hormones are abnormal, it affects the penis not becoming erect, causing erectile dysfunction. Many men often feel embarrassed and hesitate to tell anyone. But did you know that this problem not only affects sex but can also impact other physical health aspects as well as mental health?
5 Warning Signs… Abnormal Male Hormone Symptoms
- Decreased sexual desire. Although men’s sexual desire tends to decrease with age, those with premature low male hormone levels can experience this between the ages of 40-45, or less commonly at a younger age, which can affect confidence in masculinity.
- Penis not erect. Symptoms of erectile dysfunction or inability to maintain an erection, with the penis not fully erect or becoming soft sooner than expected.
- Fatigue. Even with sufficient rest, feeling tired, weak, reduced strength, having sleep problems such as insomnia or difficulty sleeping.
- Disinterest and mood swings. Male hormones inevitably influence mood and mental state, causing work problems, short attention span, and an unhappy life.
- Metabolic disorders. Gaining weight or enlarged breasts despite heavy exercise, hair loss, baldness, loss of muscle mass, decreased bone mass leading to thin bones and easy fractures.
Is your male hormone abnormal? Know instantly through testing
If you suspect you are at risk of abnormal low male hormone levels, you can undergo a physical examination by a specialist and have your hormone levels checked at the Male Health Clinic, Phyathai 2 Hospital. Currently, the test takes only 1-2 hours, and you can immediately consult with specialists, psychiatrists, and anti-aging medicine doctors.
If abnormal male hormones are detected, what treatment methods are available?
- Change lifestyle behaviors: quit smoking and alcohol, control intake of carbohydrates and fats, and exercise regularly.
- Testosterone replacement therapy to maintain testosterone levels within the normal range, sufficient to support the function of various organs in the body, improving quality of life and sexual response.
However, before deciding to use hormone replacement, it is important to study the suitability for each individual and consult a doctor for effective treatment with minimal side effects, allowing men to regain happiness and live life as they desire.
