what is a dangerously low testosterone level

According to the American Urology Association (AUA), low blood testosterone is considered to be less than 300 nanograms per deciliter (ng/dL) for adults. However, some researchers and healthcare providers disagree with this and feel that levels below 250 ng/dL are low. Providers also take symptoms into consideration when diagnosing low testosterone. In general, levels below 300 ng/dL combined with symptoms are indicators of testosterone deficiency. Low testosterone can have real and important health effects, especially on a man’s sex life. Men with low testosterone may have trouble getting and keeping an erection, and the erections they do have may come less often and not as strongly as before. A man’s desire to have sex (libido) also decreases as testosterone drops. All of these factors can lead to less frequent sex, which can have a real effect on partner relationships. Other effects of low testosterone include weight increase, having less energy than you used to, increased body fat and reduced muscle mass, feeling depressed, and trouble concentrating. A lack of testosterone can sometimes have long-term, serious consequences. Low testosterone can be dangerous if not treated, as it can reduce bone strength and muscle mass, exacerbate sexual issues, and lead to a host of health issues.