Have you been feeling down a lot more lately? Maybe you’re feeling more tired, more irritable, or more anxious than you normally do. It may look like a mental health problem, and your first impulse may be to contact a psychiatrist or counselor, but have you considered that you may have low testosterone?

Both men and women depend on this hormone, but men are especially affected when levels drop below normal. In this post, you’ll learn about the possible connection between low T and depression and anxiety in men and how treating the first problem may help resolve the others.

When you hear the word testosterone, you probably associate it with men’s health. That’s because although both men and women need this hormone, it is most prevalent and especially necessary in men.

As a man ages, his testosterone levels naturally decrease. This process is a normal part of getting older. In fact, he loses about 1 percent of this hormone every year after he turns 30. However, if his testosterone levels aren’t where they should be even at a young age, he can suffer many unpleasant symptoms. What can happen when a man has low testosterone? Read on to find out!