10 Signs of Low Testosterone in Men Over 40

Feeling Like Your 40s Hit You Like a Truck? Let's Talk About Low T

Here's the deal – testosterone doesn't just pack up and leave overnight. But it's sneaky.

Starting around 30, your levels drop about 1% every year. Doesn't sound like much, right? But by the time you're staring down 40 (or you're already there), that steady decline starts showing up in ways that'll make you wonder what the heck happened to the guy you used to be.

Look, we get it. At TKO Vitality here in Reno, we see guys every single day who thought they were just "getting older." Turns out, a lot of what we chalk up to age is actually fixable. And honestly? That's the best news you'll hear all week.

The 10 Red Flags Your Body's Waving (But You're Probably Ignoring)

1. You're Exhausted. All. The. Time.

Eight hours of sleep? Still dragging yourself out of bed like you ran a marathon in your dreams.

This isn't just being tired – it's that bone-deep exhaustion that coffee can't touch. When testosterone tanks, your body literally loses its ability to make energy efficiently. At the cellular level, everything just... slows down.

2. Your Muscles Went on Strike

Remember when you could hit the gym and actually see results? Now you're putting in the same work (maybe more) and getting nowhere.

Here's why: testosterone is basically your muscle-building foreman. Without enough of it, your body can't synthesize protein properly. You're working construction without a crew chief.

3. Hello, Dad Bod (And You're Not Happy About It)

That spare tire around your middle didn't just show up because you've been enjoying life. Low T literally changes how your body stores fat – and unfortunately, it loves parking it right around your organs.

The worst part? Diet and exercise that used to work... don't anymore.

4. Your Sex Drive Took a Vacation (And Didn't Come Back)

This one's tough to talk about, but it's probably the most common reason guys finally walk through our doors.

It's not just wanting sex less – though that's part of it. Everything down there just... works differently. Or doesn't work at all. And that's terrifying when you're not ready to hang up your hat.

5. You're Turning Into Someone You Don't Recognize

Snapping at your kids over nothing. Feeling depressed for no reason. Can't focus on anything for more than five minutes.

Your family probably thinks you're having a mid-life crisis. Plot twist: it might just be your hormones.

6. Sleep's Playing Hard to Get

Cruel irony alert: low testosterone makes you exhausted AND unable to sleep well.

You're either lying there staring at the ceiling or waking up every two hours. Some guys develop sleep apnea seemingly out of nowhere. It's like your body forgot how to rest properly.

7. Brain Fog That Won't Lift

Walking into rooms and forgetting why. Losing your train of thought mid-sentence. Feeling like you're thinking through molasses.

We've had successful business owners tell us they thought they were developing early dementia. Spoiler alert: their brains were just testosterone-starved.

8. Your Bones Are Getting Brittle (But You Won't Know Until It's Too Late)

This one's the silent killer. You can't feel bone density dropping, but it's happening.

That weekend warrior injury that used to heal in days? Now it's weeks. And the risk of serious fractures just keeps climbing.

9. Hot Flashes (Yes, Really)

Guys always think hot flashes are a women's thing. Nope.

Sudden waves of heat, sweating for no reason, feeling like someone cranked up the thermostat when everyone else is comfortable. Hormonal chaos doesn't discriminate.

10. Hair's Disappearing Everywhere

Not just your hairline (though that too). Body hair, facial hair – it's all thinning out.

You might not care about chest hair, but when it's part of a bigger picture, it's another piece of the puzzle.

So... When Should You Actually Do Something About It?

Real talk: if you read through that list and mentally checked off three or more, it's time to stop wondering and start testing.

But here's what most doctors won't tell you – a basic testosterone test isn't enough. At TKO Vitality, we run the full panel:

Because honestly? Treating hormones with incomplete information is like trying to fix your car by only looking at the gas gauge.

What We Actually Do About It (And What It Costs)

Look, we could make this complicated. But testosterone replacement therapy doesn't have to be.

Our TRT programs start at $86 per week. That includes:

Whether you want to drive to our Reno office or handle things via telehealth from Sparks, Carson City, or anywhere else in Northern Nevada – we make this work for real life.

Stop Waiting for It to Get Better on Its Own (It Won't)

Here's the thing about low testosterone – it's not getting better without help. That 1% drop every year? It's not taking a break.

But the good news – and I mean really good news – is that this is fixable. Not manageable. Not "something you live with." Fixable.

We're not talking about turning back time or promising miracles. We're talking about getting you back to feeling like yourself again. The guy who had energy for his family, confidence in his body, and didn't spend half his day wondering when everything got so damn hard.

Ready to stop wondering and start doing something about it? Give us a call at (775) 502-1000 or schedule a free consultation. Let's figure out what's really going on and get you back in the driver's seat.

Because honestly? You've got too much life left to spend it running on empty.