Testosterone and Depression
Testosterone and Depression
Testosterone deficiency can cause various symptoms, such as loss of energy, low sex drive, loss of bone density, anxiety, and depression.
Most men with low testosterone experience various physical and emotional symptoms. Depression is one of the common symptoms of low testosterone.
If you’re feeling depressed, you may be battling low testosterone. Getting a testosterone boost can help put you in a good mood.
Testosterone and Men
Testosterone is the main sex hormone in men, though it is also available in more minor levels in women. Testosterone plays a key role in the male characteristics of men. The hormone is responsible for the deepening of the voice in males, the growth of body hair, muscle buildup, and other manly characteristics.
Testosterone enhances sex drive in men. A man with low testosterone may struggle to achieve and sustain an erection. This can significantly affect the sex life of the man, which can lead to depression over time.
Testosterone also plays a role in promoting health in men. It keeps the bones strong, builds muscles, facilitates weight loss, and boosts the production of red blood cells.
Testosterone is at its peak during adolescence and gradually declines as a man grows older. The level of your testosterone significantly declines in your 40s and 50s, which can cause a significant change in the physical and emotional aspects of your life.
You may experience various symptoms like a decrease in sex drive, loss of muscle, loss of bone density, accumulation of fat, anxiety, and depression.
Testosterone deficiency can negatively impact your mood. You may begin to feel moody all day long, feel unhappy, and feel irritated and depressed.
Testosterone vs. Depression
While low testosterone can cause depression, you may be depressed but without low testosterone. In this case, your depression is not caused by low testosterone levels.
Many people are depressed but have normal testosterone hormone levels. These set of people do not experience breast swelling, decreased muscle mass, decreased strength, and some other symptoms that are associated with low testosterone.
If you have depression that does not result from low testosterone, you should visit a TRT doctor for diagnosis and proper treatment.
Symptoms of Depression
Symptoms of Depression
Symptoms of depression include:
- Feeling sad or moody
- Lack of interest in activities that you’re usually interested in
- Feeling irritated
- Difficulty concentrating
- Difficulty sleeping
- Weight loss or weight gain
- Fatigue
- Loss of appetite
- Suicidal thoughts
