{"id":580,"date":"2024-03-20T09:53:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-20T09:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maleexcel.com\/newblog\/?p=580"},"modified":"2024-03-27T13:02:25","modified_gmt":"2024-03-27T13:02:25","slug":"depression-in-men-can-testosterone-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maleexcel.com\/blog\/hormone-replacement-therapy\/depression-in-men-can-testosterone-help\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Testosterone Therapy Help Depression in Men?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Depression in Men Could be Down To Low Testosterone levels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Can Testosterone Therapy<\/a> help depression in men? Let’s face it, most guys who hit their mid-thirties suddenly find it hard to maintain their physique and mental focus. Lack of enthusiasm at work and performance issues creep in along with an expanding waistline and generally feeling down in the dumps. These symptoms are not easy to ignore, especially when they affect your sex drive and mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The connection between a woman’s ‘mood’ and a hormone imbalance is well recognized, often blaming their menopause. It is now widely accepted that depression in men and other symptoms like weight gain and low energy could stem from ‘Male Menopause’ (Andropause)<\/a>. Albeit different from what women experience, the medical community now recognizes low T as treatable, but why does this happen? As Testosterone levels decline, the benefits it gives you do as well – your physical appearance changes along with a dampening of mood and a reduced feeling of well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lack of Focus<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We all suffer from being distracted occasionally, but as testosterone levels begin to fall from about age 35 onwards, your brain may start to slow down a little. This natural decline in testosterone can affect spatial awareness, cognitive ability, and memory, but fear not. Testosterone therapy can help you regain focus and feel sharper again!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your brain is always at work, which uses up lots of energy. As your testosterone and possibly thyroid levels decrease, your metabolism slows, meaning you may notice a slowdown in mental processing. With TRT, your metabolism will begin to regain its former efficiency, and many of our patients report a vast improvement in focus at home and work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stress<\/strong> Can Cause Depression in Men<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Stress is among the most common causes of poor health and mortality in both men and women. The adrenal glands release cortisol whenever we feel in danger, stressed out, or worried. This hormone has the power to override testosterone. Testosterone is the hormone that gives men the ‘grrr’ and the desire to protect and fight for survival. With high cortisol levels brought on by stress, your testosterone levels drop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In normal circumstances, your body releases cortisol in dangerous situations, which is why it is also called the ‘fight or flight’ hormone. It keeps you alert, raises your blood pressure, and speeds up your heart rate. Most of us know the feeling when you have a near-miss in your car or when your child is injured. Cortisol triggers that rush of energy that keeps you alert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, because of the stresses of modern life, many people have higher-than-average cortisol levels. These constant high levels push down testosterone, triggering unwanted symptoms such as excess visceral fat and muscle wastage. These new adverse symptoms add to those feelings of depression and pile on more stress!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Increased cortisol levels and reduced testosterone have many of the same symptoms and can indicate an imbalance in hormone levels.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n