Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with low testosterone.

Ignore: Avoid pellet therapy. Results are erratic at best. Usually not covered, either!

Ignore: Injections are cheaper, but more likely cause BPH and polycythemia. Gels are safer!

Ignore: Do your own research on low t and find an experienced urologist or endocrinologist who treats low t.

Ignore: It's very important to be consistent and not skip doses of your testosterone.

Ignore: Don't think you are the only one. Seek advise and help. More men than you think suffer of the same.

Ignore: Get lean and stay lean because the more body fat you have, the higher your estrogen level.

Ignore: Regular exercise and a healthy balanced diet can help symptoms of low testosterone.

Ignore: Symptomatic low testosterone would include low energy and low libido or sexual drive.

Ignore: Should be symptomatic to receive treatment. Do not take for the sake of just trying to have more.

Avoid: Avoid testosterone shots if you want to help your partner conceive.

Ignore: Do ask about TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy). Don't forget talk about risks and benefits.

Ignore: Make sure to keep shoulder area where you apply T gel AWAY from direct contact with others.

When: When on T treatment, make sure to let your doctor know if you plan to father a child.

Decreased: Decreased libido patients should get an early morning Free & Total Testosterone.

Ignore: Low testosterone is suspected by clinical profile and supported with testing T-level at least.

Did: Did you know that testosterone levels are normally higher in the morning? Get drawn in the A.M.!

Ignore: Testosterone replacement is not panacea for symptoms like fatigue, low energy levels.