Do you find yourself feeling a bit “different” lately? It may feel like something you can’t quite put your finger on, but you know you just feel off. Like you lost your mojo. Well, it very well could be nothing and you are totally fine.
But for many men, this may mean something much more serious.
In fact, due to the recent rise in this widespread epidemic in men, it is even eroding the quality of life.
We are of course talking about the early warning signs for Low Testosterone Symptoms.
For whatever reason, it seems us men are losing our testosterone as time goes on. A recent Harvard study shows that a man born in the 1980’s has about 25% less testosterone than his father.
This is scary stuff.
As you probably know, Testosterone is the life blood for men. Its our essence, our driving nature that makes us men. When testosterone declines, we will see a decline in our health, lifestyle and even our mood. Not to mention the horrible and embarrassing problem of erectile dysfunction.
Its no secret that women are attracted to men with high T. They can sense it. And I’m sure you noticed it too.
Just yesterday, I was grabbing an expresso at the local coffee shop when a young man walked in. This guy was an absolute physical specimen, about 6 feet tall, with massive shoulders and bulging biceps. You can just imagine the stares he was getting from all the girls in the shop.
In short, having High testosterone helps you live the life of a move star. All eyes are on you as soon as you walk in a room. Other men defer to you and ask your permission to do just about anything. Not to mention the attention you get from the ladies. They swoon whenever they see a real man just oozing testosterone. Its how they are biologically programmed. To be attracted to the dominant male.
And nothing screams dominance like having high testosterone.
So if you are thinking that you just may have a problem in that department, don’t worry. You are not alone. This is a problem that millions of men are dealing with. And believe me, there are many things you can do about it.
But in order to save your T, you must act fast. The longer you let yourself live with low t, the more difficult it becomes to fix.
Here are the 15 Low Testosterone Symptoms you should look out for. If you find yourself experiencing just one of them, you should take action to reverse whatever damage is done to save your T.
17 Low Testosterone Symptoms
1. Low Sex Drive
One of the classic early warning signs of Low Testosterone. The quickest way you can catch yourself heading down the slippery slope of Low T is to pay attention to how often you get aroused.
Remember your teenage years? Yes, we all do. Lets just say we were all “standing at attention” for about half of the day. And for good reason. Your T levels are roaring at that age.
But father time catches up with all of us. If you find yourself having a lower sex drive than usual, it may be time to get checked.
2. Decrease Fertility
As your T levels drop, so does your sperm production. A man’s sperm count is absolutely vital for your ability to father a child. And low T does nothing but jeopardize your ability to call yourself a proud parent. If you and your spouse have been trying but can’t seem to get lucky, it may be worth it to get a blood reading.
3. Erectile Dysfunction
If you find yourself having trouble “keeping it up” when you and yours spouse try to have a little fun, you most likely are dealing with early Low Testosterone. It is at this point where immediate action is needed.
In order to get and maintain your erections, you must have a lot of erections. This is due to the fact that your penile tissue needs to be “stretched” everyday to keep the membrane functional.
If you are not able to keep a hard on, this only exacerbates the problem and serves as a negative feedback loop. The phrase “If you don’t use it you lose it” could not be more true.
Every moment you delay you increase the chances of never being able to maintain an erection ever again.
4. General Fatigue
While fatigue can be the symptom of many things, it is often linked with Low Testosterone Symptoms. This is because a man’s energy levels and T levels are directly correlated. As you T levels go down, so do your energy levels.
5. Hot Flashes
Sudden onset of heat or hot flashes are another symptom of Low T. Sometimes associated with menopause in women, Hot Flashed occur in men when their T levels become so low that their estrogen levels begin influencing their body chemistry.
Yes, men do have estrogen. Just like women have testosterone. Its that these hormones are in each gender’s bodies at such low levels its almost like they aren’t even there.
6. Muscle Weakness
Muscle weakness tends to affect men with Low Testosterone Symptoms as Testosterone is so crucial for the healthy function of your muscles. Without it, your muscles cannot repair and grow at the rate they could be. This is one of the key reasons why men past 40 have trouble maintaining their muscle mass.
7. Difficulty Maintaining Focus
Believe it or not, T levels in men are associated with our ability to maintain focus. Since testosterone is the principal hormone that influences our internal motivation and drive, this comes as no surprise. This can also be described as feeling a “brain fog”.
8. Mood Swings
As a man’s testosterone levels plummet, their begin to lose control of their emotions. As you may know, women tend to be a bit emotional from time to time. This is largely not their fault, as their body chemistry makes them prone to frequent mood swings.
The same thing goes for men. If you want to keep your emotions in check, be sure to optimize your testosterone.
9. Decline in Competitive Drive
If you were a former high school or college athlete, or maybe you work in sales, you know how important a strong competitive drive and will to win is for success. It is one of the qualities that makes men men.
This is where low t gets dangerous. It literally saps you of the very thing that makes you a man. You desire to conquer.
I cannot tell you how devastating this is for a man. To be stripped of all fire and soul, to be left drifting in life with the look of defeat in your eyes. This is no way to live.
If you find yourself experiencing a drop in your competitive drive, urgent action is needed.
10. Weight Gain
What you are about to read next will shock you. T levels are even related with the amount of body fat you carry around. This shouldn’t be too shocking as most older men tend to be heavier. But the one surefire way to seal your fate of obesity is to let your T levels slip.
11. Loss of Muscle Mass
Testosterone is like water to plants. Your muscle need testosterone in order to maintain mass. If you look in the mirror and notice that you aren’t making your shirt sleeves pop like you used to, it may be time to visit your local doctor.
12. Developing a “Beer Belly”
Even more surprisingly, your hormones even dictate where you get fat. Thats why you notice women tend to store their fat in their butts, around their hips and on their legs. The estrogen in their body tells it where to store the excess fat.
The same is with men. When our testosterone levels decline, our bodies start to store excess fat directly around our waistline.
So if it looks like you are hiding a spare tire for your 4×4 pick-up truck under your shirt, its time to get that blood work done.
13. Difficulty Gaining Muscle
Just as testosterone is needed for your muscles to function and repair themselves, its also needed for them to grow. In fact, testosterone is the main hormone that dictates how much muscle you are able to naturally put on your body. Men with High t levels are almost accused of taking steroids because of the amount of muscle they are naturally able to put on.
One of the main indicators that your testosterone levels are not where they should be is if you go to the gym frequently and still aren’t seeing any progress. The problem usually isn’t your work ethic, its your hormones.
14. Depression
If you experience mood swings and difficulty focusing, you also are likely dealing with mild depression. Depression is often associated with a lack of purpose, motivation and drive to accomplish. Since your hormones play a key role in your mood, its easy to see how depression can slip in as a result.
15. Enlarged Breasts
While not super common, Man Boobs are linked with low testosterone levels. This is due to the fact that as your T levels decline, your estrogen levels start to have more influence on your body. And as we all know, the hormone estrogen is whats responsible for a woman’s curves.
Just don’t let yourself get caught with it.
16. No Morning Wood
A lack of frequent Morning erections is one of the key Low Testosterone Symptoms. If you don’t wake up with an erection every morning, there is a good chance you are starting to see your Testosterone levels plummet.
The only bright side of this symptom is how easy it is to spot. If you aren’t hard every morning, there is definitely a problem.
Now that you know this, you can take action to get your T levels to where they should be. This is one of the very early Low Testosterone Symptoms so if you are experiencing it, don’t worry. You should have enough time to get it fixed.
17. Low Levels of Semen with Climax
The amount of semen you produce when you climax is also linked with your T levels. All else equal, the smaller the amount, the lower your T levels are.
This symptom is subject to interpretation. While there is no “right” amount you should produce, if you are noticing that you aren’t producing as much as you used to, this is yet another sign that your T levels are headed south.
Low Testosterone Symptoms Conclusion
Maintaining high testosterone levels is of the utmost importance for your health, brain function, career performance and overall outlook on life.
Unfortunately, as men age, their testosterone levels begin to decline. The rate at which they decline is largely linked to your lifestyle choices and genetics. While low t for men is quite damning, there are things you can do to save your T levels…
If you act quickly enough.
That’s why it so important to look out for these low testosterone symptoms. Now you have everything you need to know to fight the decline of your testosterone. There is simply no excuse.
If you fail to act, you put yourself at risk of losing everything that makes you a man.
But do not despair. You are not alone. Millions of men deal with the same problem you are fighting. And trust me. There are many things you can do about it.
But perhaps the main takeaway I want you to bring home with you is the importance to act as quickly as possible to right the ship. Every second you left pass by without correcting the problem only exposes you to greater risk.
I have faith in you. The fact that you found this article means that you are acknowledging that there may be a problem. This is the first step to seeing the light. With a little guidance, and determination, you will shatter through this problem and emerge victorious.
You will not be defeated by these Low Testosterone Symptoms.
You will be know amongst your friends and loved ones as the thundering man that you are.
Wishing you the best of Luck,
Mike Callahan