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Will Overweight Cause Low Testosterone Levels ?
hello my son is overweight and has been most of his life, he is 16. After reading an article about low testosterone levels in young boys with weight problems how do i go about getting this checked the right way. He is very sensitive about his condition so i really don t want to try to upset him. but i just want to do whats best.
Fri, 4 Jul 2014
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Yes overweight can cause low testosterone , but I don't feel there is any need to test him now .
Instead focus your attention of weight reduction .
Let him exercise 30 minutes a day .
Consult a dietician for low calorie diet .
Welcome to HCM
Yes overweight can cause low testosterone , but I don't feel there is any need to test him now .
Instead focus your attention of weight reduction .
Let him exercise 30 minutes a day .
Consult a dietician for low calorie diet .
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