Depression and the male hormone

 

 

Depression and the male hormone

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Testosterone level:

He goes to his usual session with his psychiatrist.

 The doctor previously told him that he was depressed, but 

strangely enough, this time the doctor asked him to test the 

level of the male hormone “testosterone” in his body.

You may also be surprised by this request, but according to

 some scientific studies, the low level of testosterone in the 

body may be related to depression in some patients.

In this article, we will tell you more about the relationship

 between depression and the male hormone, and if this 

hormone has a role in treating depression

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What do you know about depression:

Depression is a common mood disorder that negatively

 affects how you feel, think and act. Depression

 causes 

feelings of sadness and a loss of interest in activities you 

once enjoyed.

Depression can lead to a variety of emotional and physical 

problems that may interfere with an individual's daily 

activities.

But we must distinguish between normal sadness and

 depression because of the similarity between them in

 some symptoms. Feeling frustrated and sad for some time 

because of losing a dear person or your failure in a task is 

normal, but it is not normal to feel frustration, despair and

 self-loathing constantly.

Depression may worsen some diseases, such as:

arthritis

asthma

Cardiovascular diseases

cancer

diabetic

Obesity

Speaking of the causes of depression, there are several

 reasons, including:

Genetic reasons

Decreased frontal lobe activity

Take drugs

chronic diseases

some medicine

The presence of personal problems that affect the individual

 constantly

What is testosterone:

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The male hormone or testosterone is a hormone secreted

 primarily in the male from the testicles, but it is also

 secreted in small quantities in the female from the ovaries.

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Male testosterone contributes to several bodily functions, including:

muscle strength

concupiscence

bone density

Body fat distribution

Sperm production

What causes a low testosterone level:

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The level of testosterone decreases due to hypogonadism, and this deficiency may be directly due to testicular injury, for reasons including:

Some scientists have linked depression to the male hormone

, and some studies have even experimented with 

testosterone as a treatment for depression in some patients.

To talk about what scientists have done and the results they

 have obtained, we must first know more about testosterone.

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Hypogonadism may be secondary. It occurs when the 

pituitary gland does not send signals to make testosterone

 in the testicles.

Signal failure may occur due to:

aging

AIDS

Obesity

Infection with tuberculosis

Use of narcotic drugs such as opium

Essentially, a decrease in testosterone level results in a 

change in libido and sexual function.

But this deficiency in males and females alike may lead to

 many physical and emotional symptoms, including 

depression.

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The relationship between depression and the male hormone:

Testosterone increases the release of dopamine, a neurotrans

mitter in the brain responsible for making you feel happy.

It also increases serotonin activity, which improves mood,

 and thus a decrease in testosterone levels may lead to depre

ssion.

Although depression and anxiety are common symptoms 

of male hormone deficiency, researchers still don't know 

the exact relationship between depression and testosterone.

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Common symptoms of depression and low testosterone can make diagnosis difficult, including:

anxiety

Sorrow

memory problems

Low libido

Difficulty concentrating

sleep disturbances

On the other hand, the physical symptoms of both low 

testosterone and depression are different. For example, 

people who are depressed just don't have the breast swelling

 or the decreased muscle mass and strength associated with

 a low level of the hormone.

 

In the same vein, a study found that low levels of the

 hormone may cause depression in older men.

It is known that a deficiency of the hormone level is 

common in men over the age of 55.

The study also found that men who had not previously 

had depression were diagnosed with depression after their 

testosterone levels fell.

Scientists have debated for decades whether testosterone 

has any benefit in treating depression, as it can affect mood

; Which makes it suitable for study by researchers.

The study was conducted on a number of depressed 

rodents, and found that testosterone therapy boosted the 

production of serotonin, which improved mood and treated

 some symptoms of depression.

However, studies have not yet explained the relationship 

between depression and low testosterone.

So; Some doctors do not recommend testosterone therapy,

 although there is a strong possibility that at least some men will benefit from it.

On the other hand, a study found that testosterone has a 

therapeutic effect when taken in high doses, and also found

 that the treatment is also effective in cases of less severe

 depression.

And men are not the only ones who suffer from depression

 due to low levels of the male hormone

One study found that some women with low testosterone 

also had low mood and depression.

 

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A look at other treatments for depression:

Living with depression can be difficult, but treatment can 

help improve your life. If you experience some symptoms 

of depression, do not hesitate to talk to your doctor or

 those close to you. This can help you.

Use of some medicines:

Apart from testosterone, your doctor may prescribe some

 medications to relieve symptoms, such as:

Antidepressants

Anti-anxiety medications

Antipsychotic medications

Psychotherapy:

A therapist helps you learn the skills needed to deal with

 negative emotions.

Phototherapy

Supervised doses of white light can help improve mood

 and symptoms of depression.

vitamins:

Vitamins are important to many bodily functions. Research

 indicates that two types of vitamins are particularly 

helpful in relieving symptoms of depression.

The first type is vitamin B, which is important for brain 

health. The risk of depression is higher when its levels are 

low in the body.

Alternative treatments:

such as acupuncture, use of some herbal supplements,

 electroconvulsive therapy, and repetitive transcranial 

magnetic stimulation.

Playing sports

30 minutes of exercise a day increases your body's 

production of endorphins, which are hormones that

 improve your mood.

Avoid alcohol and drugs:

You might think that drinking drugs relieves your symptoms

, but long-term alcohol and drugs make your symptoms 

worse.

Being depressed is nothing to be ashamed of.

If you are experiencing symptoms of depression, talk to

 those close to you or seek help from a medical professional.

Mental illness is not a stigma, and you are not alone.

With my best wishes