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Reduced libido
Erectile dysfunction
Shrinking testicles
Hot flashes
Reduced sex drive
No armpit hair
Poor concentration
Enlarged male breasts
Feeling depressed or fatigued
Low energy level
Difficulty maintaining an erection
Low motivation or ambition
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Low testosterone, or late-onset hypogonadism, is a condition characterized by reduced levels of testosterone in aging males, leading to symptoms such as fatigue, reduced libido, depression, and decreased muscle mass.
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Treatment involves addressing symptoms and restoring testosterone levels, often through testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). Lifestyle modifications, managing underlying conditions, and periodic monitoring are essential to ensure efficacy and minimize risks.
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Kenji Taylor, MD, MSc (Family Medicine, Primary Care)
Dr. Taylor is a Japanese-African American physician who grew up and was educated in the United States but spent a considerable amount of time in Japan as a college student, working professional and now father of three. After graduating from Brown, he worked in finance first before attending medical school at Penn. He then completed a fellowship with the Centers for Disease Control before going on to specialize in Family and Community Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) where he was also a chief resident. After a faculty position at Stanford, he moved with his family to Japan where he continues to see families on a military base outside of Tokyo, teach Japanese residents and serve remotely as a medical director for Roots Community Health Center. He also enjoys editing and writing podcast summaries for Hippo Education.
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Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.
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What are some effective ways to stop hot flashes quickly in men?
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To stop a hot flash quickly, men can cool down their body with immediate measures like a cold shower or cool compress, and in some cases, medications such as megestrol acetate may be used under a doctor's supervision.
References:
Loprinzi CL, Michalak JC, Quella SK, O'Fallon JR, Hatfield AK, Nelimark RA, Dose AM, Fischer T, Johnson C, Klatt NE, et al. Megestrol acetate for the prevention of hot flashes. N Engl J Med. 1994 Aug 11;331(6):347-52. doi: 10.1056/NEJM199408113310602. PMID: 8028614.
Mohile SG, Mustian K, Bylow K, Hall W, Dale W. Management of complications of androgen deprivation therapy in the older man. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol. 2009 Jun;70(3):235-55. doi: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2008.09.004. Epub 2008 Oct 25. PMID: 18952456; PMCID: PMC3074615.
Witkowski S, Evard R, Rickson JJ, White Q, Sievert LL. Physical activity and exercise for hot flashes: trigger or treatment? Menopause. 2023 Feb 1;30(2):218-224. doi: 10.1097/GME.0000000000002107. Epub 2022 Nov 7. PMID: 36696647; PMCID: PMC9886316.
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What self-care strategies can help manage erectile dysfunction?
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Self-care strategies to help manage erectile dysfunction include lifestyle changes like regular exercise, healthy eating, stress reduction, and avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol. These practices may improve blood flow and overall health, which can support better erectile function.
References:
Maiorino MI, Bellastella G, Esposito K. Lifestyle modifications and erectile dysfunction: what can be expected? Asian J Androl. 2015 Jan-Feb;17(1):5-10. doi: 10.4103/1008-682X.137687. PMID: 25248655; PMCID: PMC4291878.
Gerbild H, Larsen CM, Graugaard C, Areskoug Josefsson K. Physical Activity to Improve Erectile Function: A Systematic Review of Intervention Studies. Sex Med. 2018 Jun;6(2):75-89. doi: 10.1016/j.esxm.2018.02.001. Epub 2018 Apr 13. PMID: 29661646; PMCID: PMC5960035.
Lowy M, Ramanathan V. Erectile dysfunction: causes, assessment and management options. Aust Prescr. 2022 Oct;45(5):159-161. doi: 10.18773/austprescr.2022.051. Epub 2022 Oct 4. PMID: 36382171; PMCID: PMC9584785.
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Why do hot flashes often occur at night, and how can they be managed?
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Hot flashes often happen at night because our body’s temperature control becomes more sensitive during sleep, and they can be managed with lifestyle adjustments and sometimes medications.
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Link to full study:
https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2024.08.29.24312810v1Dudek P, Kozakowski J, Zgliczyński W. Late-onset hypogonadism. Prz Menopauzalny. 2017 Jun;16(2):66-69. doi: 10.5114/pm.2017.68595. Epub 2017 Jun 30. PMID: 28721133; PMCID: PMC5509975.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5509975/Griebling, T.L. Late Onset Hypogonadism, Testosterone Replacement Therapy, and Sexual Health in Elderly Men. Curr Transl Geriatr and Exp Gerontol Rep 2, 76–83 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13670-013-0042-9
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13670-013-0042-9Giagulli VA, Castellana M, Lisco G, Triggiani V. Critical evaluation of different available guidelines for late-onset hypogonadism. Andrology. 2020; 8: 1628–1641.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/andr.12850