Alarming scientific evidence shows that men 35 to 70 years old are plagued with testosterone levels significantly lower than their fathers before them. This is happening world over. A study from Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism shows a 22 percent drop in male testosterone levels since the late 1980s.
There is some research that blames record low levels of testosterone on a combination of environmental factors such as phytoestrogens in plants like soya products, flame-retardants in computers and furniture, and BPA in plastic containers.
Urologists say Low T could be responsible for a host of problems such as hypertension, high cholesterol, obesity, low sex drive, low energy levels and diabetes.
Dr. Anish Gupta told in a recent meeting of doctors that big issue in successfully combating this epidemic includes poorly trained medical practitioners who prescribe testosterone without proper testing and follow-up. Improperly prescribed and managed testosterone therapy can have a host of unwanted side effects like higher risk for heart attack and stroke.
Testosterone should be prescribed only after comprehensive testing and he routinely monitors patients for any adverse reactions.
A 40-year-old patient of Dr. Gupta treated recently, effectively reversed the effects of Low T after just a few months of treatment. His blood pressure, sugar and lipids were restored to youthful levels and he was able to stop prescription medications, including a statin drug. He developed lean muscle mass, lost weight and had more energy.
If you have symptoms, you must get yourself to a Urologist.
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