Testosterone: How Low Are You?

Is your performance slipping in the bedroom, the office, or the gym? The problem may be low testosterone.¹

The Test

The following questionnaire² can help your doctor know how you are feeling and provide important clues about your condition.

QUESTION	YES	NO
1. Do you have a decrease in libido (sex drive)?
2. Do you have a lack of energy?
3. Do you have a decrease in strength and/or endurance?
4. Have you lost height?
5. Have you noticed a decreased "enjoyment of life"?
6. Are you sad and/or grumpy?
7. Are your erections less strong?
8. Have you noticed a recent deterioration in your ability to play sports?
9. Are you falling asleep after dinner?
10. Has there been a recent deterioration in your work performance?

If you answer "YES" to questions one through seven, or "YES" to three or more questions, discuss the results with your doctor.

Get Informed...

Testosterone is a male hormone produced in the testicles. It is responsible for the development of the penis, prostate, and testicles.

Testosterone also helps the body produce sperm and develop male characteristics. As we age, our testosterone levels decline gradually and may result in hypogonadism, or low testosterone.¹

Testosterone Impacts Your:

Sex Drive	Energy
Mood	Fat mass
Erectile function	Bone Strength
Muscle mass	Muscle Strength¹

4-5 million American men have hypogonadism³ with a higher ocurrence in men over age 50.⁴

Besides aging, extreme weight loss, certain medicines and diseases can also affect testosterone levels.¹ In fact, 30% of HIV-infected men⁵ and 50% of men with AIDS have a testosterone deficiency.⁶

Get Tested

Signs and symptoms of low testosterone levels include:

Decreased sex drive
Erectile dysfunction
Tiredness/fatigue
Depressed mood
Reduced muscle mass/strength
More fragile bones

The performance of a single blood test can determine your testosterone level.¹

Get Treated...

If your test result shows that your testosterone level is indeed low, your physician may recommend testosterone replacement therapy (TRT).

Only 1-in-20 U.S. men with hypogonadism receive TRT!³

Currently, testosterone is administered in the following ways. Be sure to talk to your doctor to find the best option for you:

Injections every few weeks¹
Patches applied daily to the skin¹
Buccal tablet, twice/day dosing⁴
Clear gel rubbed into the skin daily¹

REFERENCES

American Association of Clinical Endrocrinologists (AACE). 2002. Medical guidelines for clinical practice for the evaluation and treatment of hypogonadism in adult male patients - 2002 update. Endocrine Practice 8:439-456.
Morley JE, et al. Validation of a Screening Questionnaire for Androgen Deficiency in Aging Males. Metabolism 2000; 49(9):1239-1242.
FDA Updates - January-February 1996 FDA Consumer, accessed on May 17, 2002.
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Dobs AS. Androgen therapy in AIDS wasting. Bailléres Clen Endocrinol Metab 1998;12:379-390.
Grinspoon S, Corcoran C, Askri H, et al. Effects of androgen administration in men with the AIDS wasting syndrome: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Ann Intern Med 1998;129:18-26.
Steidle C, Schwartz S, Jacoby K, et al. AA2500 testosterone gel normalizes androgen levels in aging males with improvements in body composition and sexual function. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2003;88(6):2673-2681.