Getting To Know Hypogonadism, Libido's Decreased Condition In Men

JAKARTA - If a man finds himself easily disturbed, tired, sweat easily, obesity in the stomach or libido decreases, then the man must experience hypogonadism or lack of testosterone.

"Men who complain that they are tired quickly, have difficulty concentrating, their endurance decreases, their sexual impetus decreases, their stomach fat increases, they may experience hypogonadism," said an andrologist from Fatmawati Nugroho Setiawan Hospital in a dialogue entitled "About the Men's Intimate Problem", reported ANTARA, Saturday, June 10.

According to Nugroho, hypogonadism is clinical syndrome due to the failure of the testes to produce testosterone levels and the number of spermtozoa. Apart from the problem with the testes, this condition can also occur due to disturbances at one level or more of the hypotalamus axis (in the brain) so that testosterone levels decrease.

Testoteron for men is not only useful for regulating libido and mood, but also increasing muscle strength and volume, growth of fine hair, to stimulating cells.

"Men who experience hypogonadism can be fierce, because their bodies are uncomfortable, their health is disturbed," he said.

More than that, hyponadism can also have the effect of metabolic syndrome disorders such as type 2 diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease (strokes andcut heart disease), osteoprorosis, decreased physical strength, depression, decreased blood cell volume and sexual dysfunction.

"According to research, if a man lacks testosterone hormones, he will usually also experience metabolic syndrome disorders such as type 2 diabetes mellitus, disipidemia and vice versa," said Nugroho.

Even though it is common for old men, it does not mean that young men under 25 years old are free from this condition. If there are no problems with the test organs, then a bad lifestyle, an uncomfortable environment, an increase in age is also a factor.

"The increasing age, the presence of comorbidities, a poor lifestyle, can be the cause of complaints. The emergence of cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, can occur because testosterone is lacking," he said.

He added that the alternative treatment for hypogonadism is to treat diseases that are the basic cause and if necessary to provide testosterone therapy.