We often hear – “I just want the junk in my trunk to work.” Did you know that an average man’s testosterone levels decrease 1-2% each year? It’s often called a mid-life crisis, Low T, or manopause. This means that by the time you’ve reached your 40’s, you’ve lost almost half of your hormones. When your testosterone levels start to change – so can your quality of life. In medical terms – Low T is often called andropause. (It’s similar to menopause that affects women. But no one really wants to talk about it.) Stuff happens and events like chronic stress, loss of a job, kids going off to college, and major life events often directly impact your testosterone levels. Over time you might feel changes, both physical and mental. Low T & Andropause If any of this sounds familiar, you might be in andropause. Sex drive varies from person to person. CBS news featured a list of common signs of what to watch for when you think you might have Low T. Common Symptoms of Low T:
- Low Sex Drive
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Trouble making decisions – brain fog
- Feeling of “I’ve lost my edge” and “I’ve lost my mojo”
- Fatigue
- Depression
- Mood Swings
- Irritability
- Also many more…see video clip on the 7 Trolls of Andropause