Introduction
It’s no surprise that testosterone plays a big role in men’s health. It improves muscle mass, bone density, sexual function, motivation, mood, and energy levels. But might low testosterone levels affect the severity of Covid-19? We’ll discuss it in the following article. If you’re experiencing symptoms of low T (low libido, fatigue, erectile dysfunction), you should consider checking your levels.
Testosterone
Testosterone is the predominant male androgen hormone. Testosterone levels decrease with age and can decrease even more when you are sick with Covid-19. Low T or low testosterone is the condition in which these levels drop to the point where men can experience symptoms like:
- Low sex drive (libido)
- Erectile dysfunction
- Low energy
- Fatigue
- Low sperm count
- Low muscle mass
Low T And Covid-19
Low testosterone levels are associated with an increased risk of contracting Covid, as well as increased mortality from it. While many factors play into how likely you are to get sick from Covid, having low T will weaken your immune system.
It is important to note that the association between testosterone and Covid-19 severity is not causal. That is, low testosterone levels do not directly cause death or disease. Rather, they are associated with an increased risk of contracting Covid-19 or worsening the disease.
How does this happen? Testosterone has an effect on the red blood cell count and immune system, therefore affecting the body’s ability to fight off diseases such as Covid-19.
Increasing Testosterone
Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) can effectively treat low testosterone in men with either Covid-19, depression, low sex drive, and related conditions.
TRT it’s not a cure for Covid-19; it will work as an additional shield for men against this disease. If they contract Covid-19, nevertheless, the cure will depend on several factors like age, physical activity, progression of the disease, and others.
Conclusion
Testosterone is good for men, regardless of their age. Men with lower testosterone levels are more likely to contract Covid-19 and struggle with the disease’s progression. Men should consider increasing their testosterone levels as a barrier method for Covid-19 and other diseases and should take steps to stay healthy in general.