Stay on top of the latest psychology findings: Subscribe now! ; A study conducted in Denmark examined the relationship between sex hormone levels and major depressive disorder (MDD) in unmedicated men. Researchers found that higher levels of testosterone were associated with more severe depressive symptoms, particularly vegetative symptoms like weight loss, gastrointestinal issues, and insomnia. Men with lower sex hormone levels before beginning treatment were more likely to experience sexual si...
Low testosterone levels can mimic symptoms of depression and cause anxiety over time if left untreated.
Low testosterone (low T) can cause several changes in your physical and emotional life, including the onset or worsening of depression.
Affiliations 1 ANZAC Research Institute, University of Sydney, Concord Hospital NSW 2139 Australia. 2 Freemasons Centre for Male Health and Wellbeing, South Australian Health and Medical...
Testosterone and depression: systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Psychiatric Practice 2009; 15(4): 289-305. [PubMed ] Go to:Original Paper URL http://journals.lww.com...
Men with lower levels of testosterone may be at increased risk of depression, a new study finds.
However, a subpopulation of hypogonadal men appear to be better responders to TRT when treated for depression. Testosterone deficiency is associated with numerous non-specific symptoms...
Recognizing the signs of low testosterone, also known as hypogonadism or "low T," can be... This is especially true for older males who are more likely to have low testosterone and will...
Are you feeling down in the dumps? Well, before you start thinking that testosterone is the magical cure for all your problems, let’s take a closer look at the relationship between testosterone and depression. Now, let’s get one thing straight – testosterone is not a miracle cure for depression. While it is true that low levels of testosterone have been linked to symptoms of depression, it’s not as simple as just boosting your testosterone levels and waving goodbye to the blues. ...
Older men with less of the male sex hormone testosterone could be more prone to depression, research suggests.