{"id":1601,"date":"2020-02-03T13:37:34","date_gmt":"2020-02-03T13:37:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/c1mdevsite.com\/navacenter.com\/?p=1601"},"modified":"2020-10-19T13:38:23","modified_gmt":"2020-10-19T13:38:23","slug":"male-hormone-imbalance-low-testosterone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/c1mdevsite.com\/navacenter.com\/male-hormone-imbalance-low-testosterone\/","title":{"rendered":"Male Hormone Imbalance &#038; Low Testosterone"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><strong>Reviewed By:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Dr. Douglas Lord<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Men are just as vulnerable to hormone imbalance as women. Male hormone imbalance, such as low levels of testosterone can affect a man&#8217;s energy levels, emotional health and overall physical condition. It&#8217;s important that you know and recognize the signs of hormone imbalance. If you suspect you may have a hormone imbalance, working with an experienced doctor can help you get the treatment you need to feel like yourself again.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">Symptoms of Male Hormone Imbalance and Low Testosterone<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/low-testosterone\/warning-signs#anemia\">signs of male hormone imbalance<\/a>\u00a0can seem like natural aging. This makes it difficult for a man suffering from hormone imbalance to decide when it&#8217;s time to see a doctor. Below are some of the most common signs of low testosterone in men:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Low semen volume. Although measuring semen volume may not be possible without undergoing tests, many men notice less semen after ejaculation when they&#8217;re suffering from low testosterone.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Increased fat, reduced muscle mass. Men with low testosterone will lose muscle mass while at the same time accumulating body fat, especially in the breasts.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Reduced sex drive. Men who have low testosterone count may have less interest in sex than they once did. Nearly all men experience a lower sex drive when they get older, but men with low testosterone levels may have dramatically reduced interest in sex compared to their peers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Decreased bone mass and osteoporosis. Older men are more susceptible to loss of bone mass, which can lead to osteoporosis. So it is with men who have lower than normal levels of testosterone.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Decrease in energy levels. People suffering from low testosterone often feel inordinately tired during the day, even when getting enough sleep at night.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Difficulty getting an erection. Testosterone helps men achieve an erection, so reduced testosterone can result in difficulty getting an erection before sex.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Poor memory. When hormones shift, mental clarity and memory take a turn. Many men have difficulty remembering things and may also experience difficulty focusing on tasks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">What is Andropause?<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/menopause\/male\">Andropause<\/a>\u00a0is the male version of menopause. Testosterone levels by age can vary. After age 50, many men experience a natural decline in testosterone. This decline can affect the man&#8217;s sex drive, mood, mental and physical energy, and so on. Andropause is a gradual decline, unlike some other types of hormone imbalance, which can cause sudden and upsetting shifts.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">How to Increase Testosterone Levels Quickly<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If you&#8217;ve undergone a male hormone test and you&#8217;re sure that you need a boost in testosterone, there are many things you can do to get your testosterone levels up. If you&#8217;re wondering how to increase testosterone levels quickly, the most effective way is to undergo bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. This type of therapy replaces lost testosterone with natural chemicals that mimic the body&#8217;s own hormones. This type of therapy must be performed by a doctor with experience in this kind of treatment.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If you&#8217;re a man who would like to have bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, contact a doctor to have it done properly and safely. Your doctor can evaluate your hormone levels and determine which bioidentical hormone replacement would work.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">Foods that Boost Testosterone<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">In addition to bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, there are many\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/low-testosterone\/boosting-food#lowfat-milk\">foods that boost testosterone<\/a>\u00a0as well. Foods that can help increase your testosterone levels include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Tuna<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Egg yolks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Beef<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Beans<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Fortified cereals<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Eating right, getting exercise, seeing a physician for\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.navacenter.com\/services\/services-overview\/bio-identical-hormone-replacement-(bhrt)\">bioidentical hormone replacement therapy<\/a>\u00a0and other methods can help patients restore their hormone levels to their original state, and can also help patients maintain higher levels of testosterone after getting treatment for low testosterone.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">Wondering How to Get Your Testosterone Levels Up? Contact Nava Health and Vitality Center<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The professionals at Nava Health and Vitality Center provide treatment for male and female hormone imbalance. We use natural bioidentical hormones to help patients feel like their old selves again. If you&#8217;re suffering from a hormone change, whether that&#8217;s from natural aging or due to another condition, we can help.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.navacenter.com\/appointments\">Contact us today<\/a>\u00a0to make an appointment and discuss which treatments are best for you.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">Contact Nava Health and Vitality Center About Bioidentical Hormones and Weight Loss<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Hormones and weight gain after 40 can go through rapid changes. The\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.navacenter.com\/services\/services-overview\/bio-identical-hormone-replacement-(bhrt)\">best HRT for menopause<\/a>\u00a0and natural aging should be administered by someone who is experienced in the medical field and who understands the body&#8217;s hormones. Call Nava Health and Vitality Center today or make\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.navacenter.com\/appointments\">an online appointment<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reviewed By:\u00a0Dr. Douglas Lord Men are just as vulnerable to hormone imbalance as women. 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