😕Low testosterone is a combination of hormone levels and symptoms in both men and women.
📉Women experience a sudden drop in hormone levels during menopause.
📉Men experience a gradual decline in testosterone starting in their 20s.
🔬Symptoms and hormone levels should be considered when diagnosing low T.
💉Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) can be beneficial, but the response varies among individuals.
What defines low testosterone?
—Low testosterone is a combination of hormone levels and symptoms. It affects both men and women.
Do men experience a drop in testosterone like women do during menopause?
—No, men gradually experience a decline in testosterone starting in their 20s.
How is low T diagnosed?
—Low T is diagnosed by considering symptoms and hormone levels.
Is testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) effective for low T?
—TRT can be beneficial, but the response varies among individuals.
Is there a specific testosterone level that determines the need for TRT?
—There is no specific level. TRT should be based on symptoms, hormone levels, and other factors.
00:00There is controversy surrounding low testosterone (low T) and what defines it.
01:16Women experience a sudden drop in hormone levels during menopause, while men gradually experience a decline in testosterone starting in their 20s.
02:27Symptoms and hormone levels should be considered when diagnosing low T.
03:57Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) can be beneficial, but the response varies among individuals.
