In males, the testosterone test can help find the reason for sexual problems which may include reduced sex drive or erectile dysfunction. If you’re having a hard time getting your partner pregnant, you can go for a testosterone test and the test can tell if your blood testosterone level is low. A low testosterone level can also mean that you are having a problem with the pituitary gland. This gland controls how much testosterone your body makes.
In females, this test can find the reason you’re missing periods, or not having periods, or if you are having a hard time getting pregnant or you are experiencing certain patterns of hair growth like on your chest or face which are actually male pattern hair growth. Your doctor may order for a testosterone test to help in the diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is a health condition that causes elevated testosterone. That’s a hormone problem that can cause irregular periods and it can also make it hard for a woman to get pregnant. Testosterone testing is part of the work-up of certain adrenal tumors as well.
Why Should You get a Testosterone test Done?
Your doctor might order a testosterone if you have symptoms of low or high testosterone.
Symptoms of low testosterone in men include:
- Fatigue, depression, or trouble concentrating
- Hair loss
- Loss of muscle mass
- Low sex drive
- Trouble getting or keeping an erection
- Weak bones — called osteoporosis
Certain things resulting in a low testosterone can also result in a low sperm count. Your doctor might order this test if your sperm count is low.
In women, the symptoms of low testosterone include:
- Fertility problems
- Low sex drive
- Skipped or no menstrual periods
- Vaginal dryness
- Weakened bones — osteoporosis
Signs of high testosterone in women include:
- Acne and oily skin
- Darkened areas of skin
- Deep voice
- Enlarged clitoris
- Excess hair on the face or body
- Hair loss on the head (baldness)
- Skipped or no periods
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the normal testosterone level?
According to most of the doctors, a “normal” testosterone level should fall anywhere between 300 to 1,000 nanograms per deciliter (ng/dL).
What is the best treatment for low testosterone?
The treatment for low testosterone may be Testosterone replacement therapy, in the form of injections, pellets, patches or gels. This treatment can improve the signs and symptoms of low testosterone in men who have low testosterone.
