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Ive had blood work done twice for testosterone. one in may that was 294 and one on september 25 and it dropped to 255. am i qualified to get testosterone treatment?

Q: ive had blood work done twice for testosterone. one in may that was 294 and one on september 25 and it dropped to 255. am i qualified to get testosterone treatment?

: Blood testosterone level alone almost never determines whether treatment would help anything. You need comprehensive evaluation by a knowledgeable physician: see your doctor. Good luck.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Blood testosterone level alone almost never determines whether treatment would help anything. You need comprehensive evaluation by a knowledgeable physician: see your doctor. Good luck.

Answered 10/2/2023

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Normal level is 300 and above. You should see a urologist to find cause of your low testosterone before you embark on testosterone treatment. good luck

Answered 10/3/2023

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A member asked:

Ive had blood work done twice for testosterone. one in may that was 294 and one on september 25 and it dropped to 255. am i qualified to get testosterone treatment?

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I'm 43 yo with low libido for a while. Blood work shows testosterone @ 314 ng/dl (range is 292-867). Doc says is normal. But, since lab range is for huge age range i don't get how 314 is ok for 43 yo?