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Does milk increase or decrease testosterone levels?
A study hinted that milk might decrease testosterone levels. However, more studies are required to draw a conclusion.
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How do I lower testosterone for a blood test?
There is no way you can deliberately or instantly lower testosterone levels.
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Can tight underwear cause impotence?
Tight underwears do not cause impotence or ED
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How would a man feel if his testosterone level was low?
A man would experience low sexual drive and muscular weakness if they have low levels of testosterone.
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How can low levels of testosterone affect males?
Low testosterone levels indicates you might have erectile dysfunction which can be rectified if you increase your testosterone levels.
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What is the best ideal level of testosterone in ng/dL?
The ideal levels are 270 to 1,070 ng/dL for men (depending on age) 15 to 70 ng/dL for women.
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Can having low testosterone levels result in bad test results?
Low testosterone levels indicates you might have erectile dysfunction which can be rectified if you increase your testosterone levels.
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Is there any test to check testosterone and dht levels?
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.
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How to tell if my testosterone levels are not where they need to be?
Depending upon your age your testosterone levels should be between 300 to 900 nanograms per deciliter (ng/dL). To be noted, that testosterone decreases with age.
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How do they test for low testosterone?
One can only know if you get a testosterone blood test done preferably early in the morning between 7 to 10 AM. During these hours, your testosterone levels are typically the highest.
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What are the symptoms of having low testosterone?
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.
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Can testosterone decrease all of sudden?
Yes, sudden decrease in testosterone levels happen due to conditions such as onset of type 2 diabetes, COPD and chronic kidney diseases.
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What is meant by low testosterone?
Low testosterone levels mean the testicles is not producing enough male sex hormones which is essential to perform sex and conceive a child.
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How to get examined for erectile dysfunction?
One can get examined for erectile dysfunction by getting physically examined by a sexologist or urologist. Ultrasouds and blood tests can also perform erectile dysfunction.
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How do I know that my testosterone levels are increasing?
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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What happens if your testosterone is low?
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.
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I suspect I have low testosterone. What should I do now?
Get a testosterone blood test done preferably early in the morning between 7 to 10 AM. During these hours, your testosterone levels are typically the highest.
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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.
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When is the best time to get testosterone checked?
Get a testosterone blood test done preferably early in the morning between 7 to 10 AM. During these hours, your testosterone levels are typically the highest.
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Is it possible to reduce testosterone levels?
Excess weight, hairloss treatments and sedentary lifestyle can decrease testosterone levels.
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Does testosterone therapy help erectile dysfunction?
Testosterone replacement monotherapy can improve erectile function in men with mild ED, but not moderate and severe ED.
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How can you tell if your testosterone levels are low in a man?
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.
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How important are testosterone levels for males?
Testosterone is a sex hormone that plays important roles in the body. In men, it regulates sex drive (libido), bone mass, fat distribution, muscle mass and strength, and the production of red blood cells and sperm.
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Would low testosterone levels show up on a blood test?
Yes, low testosterone levels will show up in blood test.
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What is a dangerously low testosterone level for men?
Anything below 150 nanograms per deciliter is dangerously low levels of testosterone in men.
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How do I lower testosterone levels before a test?
There is no way you can deliberately or instantly lower testosterone levels.
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How long does it take to get the results of a testosterone test?
Results are typically processed in about a day.
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How to determine if a man has low testosterone without a test?
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.
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What are the effects of low testosterone in males?
Low testosterone levels may cause reduced sex drive, erectile dysfunction, low sperm count and hot flashes in men. A very low testosterone levels can also cause infertility.
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Why is it important to do a testosterone test?
It is important because testosterone decreases with age in men and low testosterone level can cause erectile dysfunction.
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How to measure my testosterone level?
Get a testosterone blood test done preferably early in the morning between 7 to 10 AM. During these hours, your testosterone levels are typically the highest.
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Is 450 total testosterone too low for a 27 year old male?
No, it is not low.
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