How Decreasing Testosterone Affects Bone Density in Men

Bone density and low testosterone play hand in hand. Testosterone plays an important role in maintaining bone mineral density, which slowly decreases with age. As testosterone levels lower, there is an increased risk of low bone mineral density, increasing the chances of osteoporosis.?

Men after the age of 30-40 are most likely to be affected by low testosterone levels, as testosterone levels decrease naturally by 1% each year.?

There are ways to treat it, like hormone replacement therapy; however, it is not recommended, and instead, it is recommended that men start adjusting their lifestyle as they age. This can include resistance training to help strengthen bones, calcium-rich diets, and supplements with vitamin D.??

Many factors can indicate developing bone loss. This can include fractures in the area such as the lower back and femoral head region of the hips and fractures from a fall from a standing position. A bone mineral density test can be done to determine if one is developing bone loss.?

If bone loss is related to lower testosterone, one might have different symptoms like sexual function changes, changes in mood and physical changes like an increase in body fat.?

One can do this by getting a DXA Scan, that will highlight bone density but also percent fat and mass and give you the data you need to make confident choices about your health and track changes through your ageing.