Useful additional advice for men with hypogonadism
- Prevent osteoporosis
- Lifestyle and dietary changes to prevent osteoporosis are advised, including regular exercise and adequate amounts of calcium and vitamin D in the diet.
- Learn about erectile dysfunction or infertility
- Knowing what to expect and how to cope if erectile dysfunction or infertility are present can reduce psychological and relationship problems
- Reduce stress
- Advice on minimizing the anxiety and stress that can accompany hypogonadism can benefit patients. Details on the availability of psychological or family counselling and support groups can help the patient and his family to understand and deal with the diagnosis.
- Allow time for the benefits of testosterone replacement therapy to appear
- Improvements in signs and symptoms of low testosterone, such as libido, sexual, physical and mental functioning and mood, may take several months to fully appear.
- Useful patient support and information websites are included in the useful information resources for healthcare professionals and their patients section.

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