Do I really have high testosterone, or should I doubt the lab?
If your levels are above 1000 nanograms per deciliter (ng/dL) then you must get a re-test done.
Last updated on 01 Jun 2023
A few symptoms which can determine that a man may have low testosterone levels are erectile dysfunction, reduced urge to have sex, decrease in muscle size and strength. However, to confirm get a testosterone blood test done.
DHT (dihydrotestosterone) is a testosterone metabolite and it can be tested along with testosterone levels to check for infertility and male pattern baldness and erectile dysfunction.
Yes, sudden decrease in testosterone levels happen due to conditions such as onset of type 2 diabetes, COPD and chronic kidney diseases.
Excess weight, hairloss treatments and sedentary lifestyle can decrease testosterone levels.
One can know if the levels are increasing by observing mood swings, urge to have sex and increase in body hair.
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