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Father battled low mood and libido for years - he had low testosterone
- A 46-year-old father from Dumfries was misdiagnosed with depression for years despite persistent fatigue and low mood.
- Colleagues in male health prompted the patient to take the ADAM test, uncovering critically low testosterone.
- Blood tests confirmed testosterone levels were 'awful' and 'critically low', changing his treatment path.
- By early 2025, he began NHS testosterone replacement therapy, reporting marked improvements in energy and libido.
- The patient reports significant personal improvements and urges openness about testosterone deficiency.
- The piece notes about one million Britons have low testosterone, urging greater awareness.
- He experienced mood fluctuations during initial TRT injections, requiring careful monitoring.
- The article frames TRT as reversing many symptoms of testosterone deficiency.
- Russell emphasizes the importance of investigating hormonal causes in men with fatigue.
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