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How long it might take to get testosterone production back to how it used to be after pre-diabetes recovery, and improve libido and erectile function?

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Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

Testosterone: You need a referral to a Urologist. You will examined and your testosterone levels will be evaluated. If they are indeed low an Endocrinologist will find the reason and manage the improvement.

Answered 6/6/2015

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A member asked:

How long it might take to get testosterone production back to how it used to be after pre-diabetes recovery, and improve libido and erectile function?

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Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

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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?