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At Testosterone Australia, we help men learn about low testosterone, explore common symptoms of the condition, and understand the different treatment options available.
If so, you may be experiencing symptoms of low testosterone, a condition that affects 25% of men over the age of 3024. Low testosterone is severely under diagnosed, research shows 70-80% of men with low testosterone have not been diagnosed and are suffering silently25.
Testosterone is a hormone that plays an important role in regulating your sex drive, producing sperm, developing muscle mass, and maintaining your overall wellbeing.
Testosterone levels vary depending on your age, sex, and overall health. Increased age is closely linked with lowered testosterone, but other lifestyle factors can impact levels.
If your testosterone levels are low, you may notice changes in your mood, energy levels, muscle strength, body composition, overall quality of life, sex drive and erection quality.
If you are diagnosed with low testosterone, testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is a popular treatment option in Australia that helps restore testosterone levels.
Testosterone plays important roles in your body, with testosterone levels affecting everything from your reproductive system and cognitive function, to fat distribution and muscle mass.
Your energy levels are linked to your memory and quality of sleep. Low energy levels can cause daily activities to become difficult, affecting your focus and concentration at work, and lead to fatigue even if you’ve had a good night's sleep. Low testosterone levels can reduce energy and disrupt normal sleep patterns2.
If you’re a man, testosterone plays a big role in your sex drive and overall sexual health. Physiological symptoms, like erectile dysfunction, low sperm count, and decreased libido, can be caused by low testosterone levels6.
Testosterone affects your mental health due to the presence of androgen receptors within the cells in your brain. These receptors require constant stimulation. Low testosterone levels can lead to depression, anxiety, mood swings, brain fog, decreased motivation, and feelings of low self-worth1.
As you age, maintaining the strength of your muscles remains a priority to improve balance and coordination, reduce muscle atrophy, and enhance recovery post-exercise. Muscle strength is increased by muscle protein synthesis (the process of producing new muscle protein), which is triggered by diet, exercise, and testosterone levels3. Testosterone stimulates muscle protein synthesis in males, especially older males4.
The connection between testosterone and weight loss is a strong one. Testosterone can affect your fat distribution as lowered levels are associated with increased body fat in the abdominal region5. If you have fat around the organs, referred to as visceral fat, this can also lower testosterone levels, introducing a negative feedback cycle that can be hard to escape.
Testosterone is the primary sex hormone in males and fulfills key roles in sexual development, muscle strength, and red blood cell production8.
Approximately 24% of men over the age of 30 suffer from low testosterone levels, with 80% of cases remaining undiagnosed9.
While aging is one of the most common causes of low testosterone, it’s not the only one. Lifestyle factors like obesity and poor health can play a big role. Endocrine disrupting chemicals such as microplastics can impact levels too23. medical conditions like testicular trauma and type 2 diabetes also affect your testosterone levels11.
Low testosterone is medically referred to as hypogonadism. There are two basic types of hypogonadism, primary and secondary12. Each type can be caused by specific inherited health conditions or acquired circumstances. If you are a man aged 30 years and older and have age-related low testosterone, it is more likely to be the cause of secondary hypogonadism.
From the age of 30, your testosterone levels will start to decrease every year13. However, young men and even teenagers can also experience low testosterone.
In the last 20 years, there has been a significant decline in total testosterone levels amongst males, independent of age or other factors like obesity—suggesting that the causes of low testosterone are complex15.
take the quizof young adult males show signs of testosterone deficiency14.
Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT in Australia) is a widely used treatment for men exhibiting symptoms of low testosterone and who have been diagnosed with this condition in Australia. Testosterone is administered through an injection, patch, or gel.
Clinical studies show TRT to be effective in various ways.
When injected directly into your muscle, testosterone shots can quickly create a rapid increase in testosterone. They’re usually administered twice a week with the injection sites rotated.
Testosterone patches can be transdermal (worn on your arm). Patches continuously release testosterone into your bloodstream and are only used for a few hours at a time.
Testosterone gel is absorbed directly through your skin barrier. Application is usually once a day, on your shoulders, upper arms, thighs, or the inside of the nose.
Newer oral testosterone pills are a type of androgen hormone medication and are usually taken twice daily with food.
Are you experiencing symptoms of low testosterone? Take our quick online low testosterone quiz to find out. This multi-step ADAM (Androgen Deficiency in Aging Males) quiz is internationally recognized and has 88% diagnosis accuracy.
trt providersWhether you choose a TRT clinic or your gp, blood work will always be the first step. This ensures a personalized and comprehensive approach when evaluating your health and testosterone levels. From your results, healthcare professionals will have the information needed to explain symptoms, pinpoint specific areas for improvement, and determine whether you’re eligible for TRT.
Next, a thorough consultation will be conducted with a patient care coordinator and a licensed doctor. Your medical history and symptoms will be explored and discussed with the utmost care. Throughout the consultation stage, the knowledge and guidance of medical health professionals is necessary to ensure your safety and optimal treatment efficacy.
If your eligibility is confirmed after the consultation, a personalized health plan will be devised with details about your treatment protocol, dosage frequency, and type of medication required. Depending on whether you decide to work with a TRT clinic or your gp, you will receive an initial medication supply dispatched from trusted Australian pharmacies so you can get started on your treatment plan as soon as possible.
How to get TRTIn June 2024, 448 patients22 were asked what they noticed on TRT.*
had improved energy
had improved quality of life
had improved motivation
had improved mood
had improved sex drive
*Individual results may vary.
Here are some frequently asked questions to help you understand more about testosterone and the process of getting treatment for low testosterone.
For both men and women, testosterone plays key roles in the development and maintenance of energy levels, muscle mass, and bone density. In men, testosterone is the major sex hormone making it essential for masculine characteristics, male sexual development, and the production of sperm.
Low testosterone levels in men can cause a variety of symptoms, including low sex drive, difficulty maintaining an erection, fatigue, and more.
If you’re experiencing common symptoms of low testosterone, take our online low testosterone quiz. Your results are confidential and will be sent to your inbox. If your results come back positive for low testosterone, it’s worth getting your bloodwork done to confirm this.
Low testosterone due to medical conditions, genetic factors, or damage to the testicles, pituitary gland, or hypothalamus is hard to predict and prevent. However, several lifestyle habits can be adjusted when aiming to keep testosterone levels normal.
In Australia, TRT is available from a number of providers. TRT clinics carry out comprehensive treatment plans and work with licensed doctors. You can also go through your GP or an endocrinologist using the government-subsidised Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
In both cases, bloodwork will need to be done to confirm that you have low testosterone, and an initial consultation is required to give you an overview of your results, review your medical history, detail the treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
Once eligibility is confirmed, you can receive TRT as a prescription. In some cases, you’ll have to pick up the medication at your local pharmacy. If you decide to work with a clinic, prescriptions will be sent to a trusted pharmacy and medications can be discreetly delivered straight to your door, usually within 10–14 days. They’ll also take care of any repeating dosages and ensure you get the medication at the right time.
Yes, TRT is legal in Australia. However, it can only be prescribed to patients diagnosed with hypogonadism through two blood tests showing low serum testosterone levels. Healthcare providers and clinics follow strict clinical guidelines and only prescribe TRT to patients who genuinely need it. This is confirmed by low testosterone levels shown in blood tests and an overall diagnosis based on symptoms discussed with a licensed doctor.
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