Low Testosterone Treatment in Johor Bahru and Batu Pahat, Johor
Tired, low in drive and losing strength? Consultant urologist Dato’ Dr Azhar Amir Hamzah checks whether low testosterone is the cause and treats male hormone imbalance safely.
What is low testosterone?
Testosterone is the main male hormone. It supports sex drive, erections, energy, muscle, bone strength and mood. Levels fall slowly with age, but some men have levels low enough to cause symptoms. This is called low testosterone, or male hypogonadism, and it can be confirmed with blood tests.
Symptoms
- Low sex drive and weaker erections
- Tiredness and low energy
- Loss of muscle and strength, with more body fat
- Low mood, irritability or poor concentration
- Reduced body hair and thinner bones
Common causes
- Ageing
- Obesity and type 2 diabetes
- Problems with the testes, such as previous injury, infection or undescended testis
- Problems with the pituitary gland in the brain
- Some medicines and anabolic steroid use
How Dato’ Dr Azhar assesses and treats low testosterone
Dato’ Dr Azhar checks testosterone with morning blood tests, repeated to confirm the result, and looks for the cause with other hormone tests. He also checks your prostate, blood count and general health before treatment.
Treatment starts with any underlying cause, such as weight or diabetes. When testosterone replacement is suitable, he explains the options, benefits and risks, including the effect on fertility, and monitors your levels, prostate and blood count over time.
When to see a urologist
- Low sex drive and tiredness that do not improve
- Erection problems together with low energy
- A low testosterone result on a health screening
- Planning a family while considering testosterone treatment
FAQs
Can testosterone treatment affect fertility?
Yes. Testosterone replacement can lower sperm production, so tell Dato’ Dr Azhar if you are planning a family.
Is testosterone treatment safe?
For men with confirmed low levels, it is generally safe when monitored by a specialist. It is not suitable for everyone.
Can lifestyle changes raise testosterone?
Losing weight, sleeping well and regular exercise can improve levels in some men.