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Low testosterone is clinically linked to depression as a potential symptom [1], and health care providers are advised to distinguish between the two conditions when diagnosing midlife symptoms in men [2]. Furthermore, the reduced motivation and confidence associated with low testosterone [3] often overlap with the clinical presentation of depression.
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How Testosterone Changes Affect Men's Health as You Age columbiadoctors.org 1 fact
claimHealth care providers should rule out other conditions such as thyroid disorders, diabetes, depression, and sleep apnea before attributing midlife symptoms in men solely to low testosterone.
Male menopause: Myth or reality? - Mayo Clinic mayoclinic.org 1 fact
claimSymptoms associated with low testosterone in men include lowered sexual desire and activity, erectile dysfunction, breast tenderness or swelling, infertility, height loss, low-trauma bone fractures, low bone mineral density, hot flashes, sweats, decreased energy, reduced motivation and confidence, depression, trouble focusing, increased sleepiness, sleep disturbances, mild unexplained anemia, lower muscle mass and strength, and increased body fat.
“Manopause”: How Male Hormones Change With Age - JCMC jcmchealth.com 1 fact
claimSymptoms of low testosterone in men can include decreased sex drive, fewer spontaneous erections, erectile dysfunction, decreased energy, depression, difficulty sleeping, reduced muscle mass, increased body fat, sweats or hot flashes, height loss due to decreased bone density, breast swelling or discomfort, poor concentration, short-term memory problems, and infertility.