Low Testosterone in Combat Veterans: Why They’re at Risk

Vets have an increased risk of suffering from low testosterone. So why is getting treatment so hard? Army sergeant Victor Estela struggled with a debilitating mental fog when he came home after serving in Iraq. It enveloped his life, leaving him exhausted by simple tasks such as reading or driving. Over time, the exhaustion morphed into gnawing suicidal urges. “I didn’t want to live if this was what life was going to be,” the 53-year-old softly admits.