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Male Hormone Imbalance
Male hormone imbalance covers disturbances in testosterone and related hormones that affect energy, mood, sex drive and fertility. Finding the exact hormone at fault guides treatment.
Causes & risk factors
- Low or, less often, high testosterone
- Raised prolactin from a pituitary problem
- Thyroid disorders
- Obesity and type 2 diabetes
- Chronic illness, stress and poor sleep
- Certain medicines and steroids
Common symptoms
- Tiredness
- Low sex drive
- Mood changes or irritability
- Erection difficulties
- Weight gain or muscle loss
- Breast enlargement in some
Tests & diagnosis
- Testosterone
- Thyroid function (TFT)
- Prolactin, LH and FSH
- Blood sugar
- Cortisol
Treatment & management
- Identifying and treating the specific hormone problem
- Lifestyle changes — weight loss, exercise, sleep, less alcohol
- Reviewing medicines that affect hormones
- Hormone replacement or blocking treatment as appropriate
- Regular monitoring
When to see a doctor urgently
- Several hormone-related symptoms together
- Low libido and tiredness with mood changes
- Breast enlargement or milky nipple discharge
- Symptoms with diabetes, thyroid or pituitary disease
Frequently asked questions
Which hormones are checked in men?
Commonly testosterone, thyroid hormones (TSH), prolactin, and the pituitary hormones LH and FSH, plus blood sugar. The pattern points to where the problem lies.
Can lifestyle fix a hormone imbalance?
For some men, losing weight, improving sleep, exercising and cutting alcohol restores balance. Others also need specific medical treatment once the cause is known.
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Sources & further reading
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- MedlinePlus — U.S. National Library of Medicine
- Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, India
- Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
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