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. 2012 Apr 20;10(2):497–502. doi: 10.5812/ijem.3644

Sidebar 2. Androgen Deficiency in the Adult Male.

System Signs & Symptoms of androgen deficiency
Circulation/Central nervous system Hot flushes
Sweats
Insomnia
Nervousness
Mood & cognition Irritability & fatigue
Reduced sense of well being
Reduced motivation
Impaired short term memory
Depression and low self esteem
Masculinity Reduced vigor and physical strength
Sexuality Reduced libido
Erectile failure
Impaired orgasm
Impaired ejaculation and reduced ejaculation volume
Physical features Decreased muscle mass
Abdominal obesity
Loss of body hair
Biochemistry Decreased HDL, Increased LDL
Increased total body fat
Osteoporosis
Reduced red cell volume