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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Rebecca Whittaker

Almost a quarter of men with testosterone deficiency struggle for five years before seeing a doctor

Testosterone deficiency causes symptoms including including decreased sports ability, low libido and low energy - (Getty Images)

Almost a quarter of men with low levels of testosterone struggle with symptoms for five years before seeing a doctor, a new study has revealed – as one sufferer has warned men not to dismiss increasing fatigue and weight gain simply as signs of ageing.

The Independent has spoken with men with testosterone deficiency who are aiming to awareness and fight stigma around the health issue, as misinformation leaves some attempting self-medication with supplements.

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