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.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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.
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.
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.
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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