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Do You Have Low Testosterone?

Not Enough of this Hormone Can Cause Problems

From , former About.com Guide

Updated October 29, 2008

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Do you have low testosterone? Take this little quiz and find out.

  1. Do you have a decrease in libido or sex drive?
  2. Do you have a lack of energy?
  3. Do you have a decrease in strength or endurance?
  4. Have you lost weight?
  5. Have you noticed a decreased enjoyment of life?
  6. Are you sad or grumpy?
  7. Are your erections less strong?
  8. Have you noticed a recent deterioration in your ability to play sports?
  9. Are you falling asleep after dinner?
  10. Has there been recent deterioration in your work performance?

If you answered "yes" to question #1 or #7 or you answered "yes" to three others, you may have a low testosterone level. Talk about your testosterone level with your doctor at your next visit.

This quiz provided by the August/September issue of "Being Alive Magazine".

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