Mood Swings: What Your Hormones Are Trying to Tell You

Every day, a man’s testosterone levels naturally rise in the morning and fall in the evening, and may vary from day to day. While testosterone is commonly referred to as the sex hormone, it also plays an important role in your state of mind. In fact, Low Testosterone (Low T) is a major source of mental health issues in men as they are more are likely to experience mood swings, stress and depression.

Symptoms of Low T

If you’re a male over the age of 30, your testosterone levels may be in decline. Though Low T occurs naturally in older men, it can cause a number of conditions that disrupt your life, including:

• Reduced sex drive
• Erectile dysfunction
• Loss of muscle mass
• Increased fat accumulation
• Low bone mass
• Fatigue
• Sleep problems
• Mood swings

Tips for boosting your mood

The symptoms of Low T can be emotionally distressing and lead to feelings of frustration, anxiety and depression. The good news is these problems can be addressed and corrected through a combination of medication and lifestyle changes. Here are a few things you can do to ease the symptoms of Low T:

• Get plenty of sleep
  Healthy adult men should be getting between 7-9 hours of sleep each night.
• Eat well
  Decrease the amount of carbohydrates and sugar in your diet as they have been shown to negatively affect mood.
• Exercise regularly
  Regular physical activity can help maintain current testosterone levels and increase endorphins, which are natural mood lifters.
• Manage stress
  Chronic high stress increases the cortisol hormone and decreases testosterone. Eating well, exercising and meditating can help lower your stress and support healthy testosterone production.
• Consider testosterone replacement therapy (HRT)
  While all of the previous tips can help, treating Low T medically with individualized HRT is the fastest and most effective type of treatment.

If you or a loved one is struggling with the symptoms of Low T, contact the skilled physicians at SynergenX. We are specialized in the treatment of Low T and can help you enjoy life again with HRT treatment tailored for you and your specific health needs. Call 888-219-7259 to schedule an appointment.