Are you unsure if you have enough testosterone?
Male features like facial hair and a deep voice emerge as a result of the hormone testosterone, which is produced by the testicles in males. Maintaining sex desire, bone density, and muscle mass are also crucial. Age-related declines in testosterone levels are normal in men. Hypogonadism, another name for low testosterone, can also result from specific medical disorders or therapies.
Low testosterone levels have traditionally been described by the medical community as being less than 300 ng/dL for many years. However, depending on the laboratory doing the test, the normal range for testosterone levels can change slightly. It is significant to remember that testosterone levels can change over the day and are influenced by a number of variables, such as stress, sickness, and specific drugs.
Regretfully, men frequently endure low testosterone symptoms for a considerable amount of time before their testosterone levels fall below the 300 threshold. The threshold that a patient must meet before their insurance company will cover their therapy has, for the most part, determined the significance of the number 300. This implies that long before insurance will pay for treatment, a man may be experiencing irritability, low energy, and decreased libido.
Our approach is to diagnose and treat low testosterone in its early stages before it has a substantial negative effect on a man’s quality of life. We assess testosterone levels using appropriate lab testing and offer treatment (TRT) to address the problem.
To find out the best course of action for your testosterone levels, get in touch with Andy @ Wildwood Family Psychiatry Men’s Clinic.