Assess thyroid, nutrition, and heart health for lifelong wellness. This blood test for men offers a comprehensive look at your wellness. These symptoms could also be caused by other conditions. Low testosterone (Low T) is more common than high testosterone in men. It is recommended that your blood sample is collected between 7 a.m. In this case, free testosterone cannot be calculated accurately.
For men with low blood testosterone levels and symptoms most likely caused by a low level, the benefits of hormone replacement therapy usually outweigh potential risks. Keeping those caveats in mind, in one study (2) of healthy adult males between the ages of 40 and 70, researchers observed these normal total testosterone levels. After menopause, typically between the ages of 45 and 55 years, testosterone levels in females decrease significantly. In females, testosterone levels also begin to drop more rapidly after age 30 years and are significantly reduced postmenopause.
At 19 or older, men should have a testosterone level of 300 to 1,000 ng/dL. Doctors consider 300 to 1,200 ng/dL the normal range. By the time they reach 15 to 16 years old, teen boys typically have a testosterone level of 100 to 1,200 ng/dL.
Although testosterone may make prostate cancer grow, it is not clear that testosterone treatment actually causes cancer. Men taking testosterone replacement must be carefully monitored for prostate cancer. For example, a man with osteoporosis and low testosterone can increase bone strength and reduce his fracture risk with testosterone replacement. All of this reduces the active (free) form of testosterone in the body.
From sinus infections and high blood pressure to preventive screening, we’re here for you. Don’t hesitate to ask your provider questions. Seeing an abnormal test result may kick off alarm bells in your mind. They may also recommend a laboratory testosterone test. You shouldn’t try to self-diagnose a testosterone issue.