Table 1.
Consequences of decreased testosterone
| 1. | Decreased libido, decreased performance |
| 2. | Poor response to PDE-5 inhibitors |
| 3. | Decline in muscle mass and strength |
| 4. | Cognitive decline particularly visuospatial memory |
| 5. | Negative thinking |
| 7. | Mood changes – increased irritability / anger, depression |
| 8. | Decreased BMD resulting in osteopenia and osteoporosis |
| 9. | Increased visceral fat |
| 10. | Chronic fatigue and sleep disturbances |