Testosterone Test — Men's
This blood test helps you check testosterone levels for potential imbalances - including hypogonadism (i.e. low testosterone). Testosterone may affect sex drive, fertility, energy, muscle mass, and bone density. Read moreIn men, testosterone helps regulate sex drive and erectile function, muscle mass and strength, body fat distribution, bone density, and sperm production. Abnormal testosterone levels may cause changes to your overall health and physical appearance. Testosterone testing may provide insights to men experiencing symptoms of hypogonadism (i.e., low testosterone) - which are associated with aging and medical conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity.
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How it works
Hypogonadism in men is a condition in which the body does not make enough testosterone. Symptoms in men can include:
- Decrease in sex drive
- Difficulty getting or maintaining an erection
- Decrease in muscle mass
- Bone weakness
- Breast tissue development
- Hair loss
- Difficulty with memory and concentration
- Decrease in testicle size
- Decrease in semen production causing fertility problems
Hypogonadism can occur if:
- Your testes are not making enough testosterone
- Your brain does not signal the testes to make enough testosterone
- You are taking medication or are undergoing cancer treatment that changes the amount of testosterone that your body makes
Abnormal testosterone levels can be caused by various factors, including age, lifestyle, and certain medical conditions.
Symptoms of low testosterone in men can include:
- Decrease in sex drive
- Difficulty getting or maintaining an erection
- Decrease in muscle mass
- Bone weakness
- Breast tissue development
- Hair loss
- Difficulty sleeping
- Difficulty with memory and concentration
- Decrease in testicle size
- Decrease in semen production that can lead to fertility problems
Symptoms of high testosterone in men can include:
- Elevated blood pressure
- Heart or liver problems
- Headaches
- Aggressive behavior
- Excessive body hair growth
- Acne
- Prostate enlargement
- Decrease in sperm production
- Insomnia
*Testosterone therapy: Potential benefits and risks as you age. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/sexual-health/in-depth/testosterone-therapy/art-20045728