The Well is Northwell Health’s commitment to the future of health care. I’m slightly low … do I need therapy? This ensures you’re testing correctly for low testosterone and getting the most accurate snapshot. Hormone levels fluctuate, so Skolnick recommends confirming low levels on two separate morning tests. Low testosterone may lead to weak bones (osteoporosis) or heart and blood vessel disorders. This may include medicine to help you produce testosterone or long-term testosterone therapy. If that doesn’t help after six to 12 months, or you have severe symptoms, you may get other treatment. Whether decreased serum testosterone levels explain aging-related loss of muscle mass or function has not yet been established; however, there have been several studies on the relationship between testosterone and muscle mass and function. Although the results are inconsistent, epidemiological studies have found that lower testosterone levels are related to decreased muscle mass or function 5,6,7. The correlations and causal relationships between sex hormones and muscle mass and function have not yet been fully elucidated, but both are known to decrease with age . This therapy has been shown to improve libido, sexual function, bone density, muscle mass preservation, body composition, and mood. Your ovaries, adrenal glands and other tissues and cells produce testosterone. Testosterone levels gradually begin to decrease as you enter your 30s. Females also need testosterone, but at a much lower level. Everyone makes testosterone, but males make the most testosterone. The relationship between testosterone and muscle strength is complex, and other factors, such as inflammatory markers and glycemic control, may also play a role. While some studies suggest a link between low testosterone and decreased muscle strength, others have found no direct correlation. Low testosterone has been linked to muscle and joint pain, which can lead to a cycle of pain, fatigue, and reduced physical activity, further weakening muscles over time. During puberty, testosterone helps boys develop male characteristics, including increased muscle strength and growth.