HealthLinks Charleston July/August 2023

www. Char l es tonPhys i c i ans . com | www.Hea l thL i nksChar l es ton . com | 69 The problem of decreasing testosterone and sperm counts deserves attention both because these issues can be treated and because of the negative impact on men who needlessly suffer from this condition. The Men’s Center treats a broad spectrum of men’s health issues, including low energy, decreased initiative, lowered sex drive, reduced muscle mass, depressed mood, weight gain and sleep problems. “When the process is working properly, a decline in testosterone should cause the brain to make more, signaling hormones such as luteinizing hormone and follicular stimulating hormone,” Dr. Kubinski explained. “What I commonly see is an inadequate response at the level of the brain rather than a primary disfunction of the testicles.” A TROUBLING TREND: TESTOSTERONE AND SPERM COUNTS DROPPING By Janet E. Perrigo

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