I’m almost positive I have a lack of testosterone. I was born 2-3 weeks premature which I heard that people who were born premature commonly have a lack of testosterone. I hit puberty at around age 12 with all typical signs but then dropped off at around age 15. I’m 18 now, weigh about 150 and am around 5′ 11". Since I dropped off at 15 I’ve had the following problems:
No self confidence
Severe depression (anti-depressants haven’t helped)
Lack of sex drive
Almost no facial hair
Smaller than average testicles
Lack of motivation (probably as a result of depression but has resulted in me losing three jobs in the last two years)
Extreme fatigue
Avoid/afraid to have social contact
I have a round boyish face that people often tell me I look like I’m 14
I’ve been on a fairly decent diet and get average exercise. I’m going to get a blood test done as soon as I have the time and money to go to a doctor but I’m just wondering what everyone else here thinks.
A friend of mine recommended taking some illegal steroids to increase testosterone levels which I was going to do until I heard you can get similar treatments from a doctor.
I have severe acne and have been on prescription medications for a while with little effect. My doctor said I probably have higher than normal testosterone levels but I have never had any blood work done yet on this.
