Does he have low T?

[Anonymous]

So my boyfriend is 21. He is thin even though he goes to the gym a lot. He has a harder time than me at building muscle and he can't grow facial hair. Could he have low T?

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I forgot to mention he also has a low sex drive, at least it seems low to me. Like he wants it once every two weeks or once every month.

[Anonymous]

The reason his isn't growing is probably twofold: his nutrition sucks, and his dysfunctional posture is prevent proper muscle activation/stimulation, further preventing growth (and also inhibiting his sexual functioning--let me guess, his but sticks out and his shoulders are slumped?).

Aside from that, a lot of guys don't achieve their full facial hair potential until their late 20s or early 30s. But between genetics, nutrition, and dysfunctional posture and body mechanics, he may have lower testosterone. Additionally, if he doesn't "win" things often, his body will produce less testosterone--when a man feels he "wins" at things, his body actually produces a higher amount of testosterone. If he is a loser/feels like a loser, that will also add to his low sex drive.

[Asker]

He has good nutrition. Who now a days has proper posture anyways? Although he is Vitamin D deficit so could that be a factor?

[Marstalk]

Well everybody's body is different low T I highly doubt it. He might just be more of an ectomorph. I know guys older than that who have trouble with facial hair and I know a guy who has low T and can grow facial hair. If he is worried he can get checked out, but it might cost a few.

[Asker]

Like just a normal doctors visit or more than that you think?

[Marstalk]

Yes he can go to his primary care physician if he has one, but they will probably refer him to a specialist.

[Asker]

Ok I'll tell him about that and see what he thinks, thank you!

[1brudda]

I know people with similar problems doc sed its due to low totesterone. he won't hav much facial hair in his life but if u keep motivating him he shud b able to build a nice body for u.

[Asker]

Can't he boost his T levels through shots? His dad has a lot of facial hair so I don't see why he wouldn't be able to if he could boost his testosterone levels.

[Marstalk]

Yeah he can take testosterone/steroid shots.

[Asker]

@Marstalk ok that's good, at least that options there for him if he wants it.

[1brudda]

Im sure there are ways jus speak with him and see what helps there cud b sum natural ways aswell either way low T is not a problem so dont stress.

[Asker]

Ok, I'll do that.

[Marstalk]

Natural has not really been proven. Most studies do not indicate a significant change in test level.

@asker the treatment will only give him what is needed to get back into the normal range, which he will not end up looking like a muscle monster.

[Asker]

@marstalk ok, I love him the way he is, I've just heard him complain about his lack of facial hair and I was wondering if something could be done about it. It's more for him not me.

[Klaatu51]

i believe yes... does he havelow sex drive as well?

[Asker]

Seems like it to me, I mentioned it in the update.

[1GuyOpinion]

or it could be genetic. Talk to the good doc if you really curious.

[Asker]

I'm not him though so I can't exactly go to the doc for him.