Testing your testosterone level involves getting a blood test to measure the amount of the hormone testosterone in your bloodstream. This is important to determine if you have low or high testosterone levels, which can cause symptoms and health issues.
There are a few key things to know about testing testosterone:
- Talk to your doctor about getting tested if you have symptoms of abnormal testosterone levels. Symptoms can include low libido, erectile dysfunction, fatigue, loss of muscle mass, increased body fat, and mood issues.
- Get blood drawn to have your testosterone measured. This requires getting blood taken by a phlebotomist and having it sent to a lab for analysis.
- Test first thing in the morning. Testosterone production follows a daily rhythm, peaking in the morning hours. Testing later in the day can give a falsely low result.
Steps for getting your testosterone tested:
- Make an appointment with your doctor and share your symptoms. Request to get your testosterone level checked.
- Fast for 8-12 hours before the blood draw to get the most accurate results.
- Go to the lab in the morning to get your blood drawn. The phlebotomist will take a small blood sample.
- Wait for the results, which typically take a few days to come back from the lab.
- Discuss the results with your doctor. Testosterone levels range dramatically, so it's essential to interpret your result with your doctor. They can recommend treatment options if needed.
Treatment for abnormal testosterone:
- For low testosterone, treatment options include testosterone replacement therapy, estrogen blockers, weight loss, and lifestyle changes.
- For high testosterone, treatment focuses on addressing potential underlying causes through medication, surgery or lifestyle changes.
Getting your testosterone level tested is simple and straightforward when working with your doctor. Monitoring testosterone is important for maintaining men's health, vitality and wellbeing.
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