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Symptoms of androngen deficiency include low [[sex drive]], impotence,<ref>https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00345-003-0365-9</ref> shrinkage of the testicles and [[penis]], diminished masculinization decreased facial and body hair growth, diminished muscle mass, increased anxiety and depression, frequently also fatigue, insomnia, headaches, and osteoporosis, gynecomastia (meaning the development of female [[breasts]]) and other kinds of feminization.<ref>https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/article/31/12/1436/466160</ref> | Symptoms of androngen deficiency include low [[sex drive]], impotence,<ref>https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00345-003-0365-9</ref> shrinkage of the testicles and [[penis]], diminished masculinization decreased facial and body hair growth, diminished muscle mass, increased anxiety and depression, frequently also fatigue, insomnia, headaches, and osteoporosis, gynecomastia (meaning the development of female [[breasts]]) and other kinds of feminization.<ref>https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/article/31/12/1436/466160</ref> | ||
Low androgen levels have also been linked to the [[micropenis]] condition.<ref>https://sites.kowsarpub.com/ijp/articles/108534.html</ref> | Low androgen levels have also been linked to the [[micropenis]] condition.<ref>https://sites.kowsarpub.com/ijp/articles/108534.html</ref> | ||
In a study from 2018 | In a study from 2018 that found hints of androgen deficiency in male students, the authors stressed that there is a need for the investigation of endocrine disruptions (meaning interference of hormones of external origin with internal process) in young men.<ref name="charlier2018"></ref> | ||
Femininized men might feel less confident in their sexuality and hence might adopt extreme positions such as strong anti-[[homosexuality|homosexual]] attitudes in efforts of appearing more manly and compensating for the lack of manhood.<ref>https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-01/udg-tfo012219.php</ref> | Femininized men might feel less confident in their sexuality and hence might adopt extreme positions such as strong anti-[[homosexuality|homosexual]] attitudes in efforts of appearing more manly and compensating for the lack of manhood.<ref>https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-01/udg-tfo012219.php</ref> | ||