Getting old...? Low T level :(

Hello my fellow LPSG members.
I'm here now to make a confession. I turn to 48 in this year and I'm afraid of getting old.
Let me explain why.

I went to my urologist for the regulary one in a year examination. He said my testicles are shrinking - (I've noticed it , cause they never been big at all). He sent me to a blood test and it says I have low testosterone level. It answered a lot of question about my libido, my erection, loosing the amount of precum (I used to be a leaker - now I haven't got a single drop) and other issues . But it was shocking for me to see that I've lost my manpower.
My urologist said it's not normal at my age that my T level is so low. I should be 80 yrs old or something.
Ive started to gain weight and I wasnt able to get rid of the gained extra fat as I used to be . Depression knocked on my door and I've invited it cheerfully :( .

So here I am at 48 - and I can't have the control over my body. It makes me desperate.

I do not know what to do. I've heard about hormone therapy, but it could make things worst. I think I'm too young to have this. My already on the floor self esteem is'nt handle the situation well too.

Any of you have been in this situation? If you do - please share your experience with me!

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So sorry to hear about your problem. It doesn't seem normal to me either, especially at the age of 48. I can very well imagine that you're getting depressed, although I haven't been in a situation like that myself. I'm not a doctor, I don't know much about the problem, the only thing I can do for you is wishing you lots of courage and strength to handle the situation and to find a 'new way of life'. It is as it is, try to turn negative into positive. Good luck, man!
 
Hey thickbit, I feel for ya. I will be 66 next week. Talk about getting old. Exercise works wonders for everything. It will improve your mental outlook, energy level, not mention physical improvements. I have always liked to work out doing something and it's kept me going. As far as being in the mood and keeping it up etc. I think I started loosing interest in my mid 40s-50s. I started doing research to get it back. I stared using GNC Mens ArginMax. It has helped me, look it up. It doesn't work for every one. With Covid we can't go out but you can stay home and work on yourself. If you can, get out and walk, get the blood moving. It will make you want to do more. Get on a schedule. Walk from 8-9 every other day or whatever works. Let me know. :)
 
Hi thickbit- I agree with Ronepe that exercise will make you feel better overall- physical and mental states being connected- even more if you notice some control over your weight. I hope you can reverse the downward spiral of depression with activity- sometimes it feels like you must force yourself to do things- and that you can find some form of therapy that may relieve this condition. Thinking of you
 
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