It’s called ‘Grumpy Old Man Syndrome’
Because the symptoms include irritability, anger, loss of confidence, loss of vitality, depression, reduced mental effectiveness, and hot sweats in 30 per cent of those affected. It occurs in 20 per cent of men over 45 or 40 per cent of men over 70 years.
Here is a test used by doctors to detect Testosterone deficiency:
Do you have a decrease in libido (sex drive)?
Do you have a lack of energy?
Do you have a decrease in strength and/or endurance?
Have you lost height?
Have you noticed a decreased “enjoyment of life”?
Are you sad and/or grumpy?
Are your erections less strong?
Have you noted a recent deterioration in your ability to play sports?
Are you falling asleep after dinner?
Has there been a recent deterioration in your work performance?
Testosterone improves mood, cognitive function and prevents Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, heart failure, and some abnormalities of cholesterol. Testosterone improves libido and erectile function (but not in everyone). It also – in both men and women – reduces inflammation and pain.
